Julia Charity describes her business as 'homestay for grownups'. She talks with Caitlin Sykes about the online marketplace.

Winston Aldworth delves into a new survey revealing the nationalities most likely to make off with more than just the toiletries from their hotel rooms.

Here's a glimpse at where the rich and famous sleep when they are in Auckland.

Graham Reid stays at "the world's first Instagram hotel" - so named because of how many people post photos of it.

Elisabeth Easther booked a trip to the wild West Coast to fritter away a weekend.

Katie Shepherd finds a clifftop resort away from the hustle and bustle of Kuta.

A luxury homestead provides a welcome, indulgent respite from South Australia's rugged outdoors, finds David Leggat.

Winston Aldworth ponders the moral boundaries when it comes to stealing the toiletries from your hotel room.

Shandelle Battersby spends a night in the bush at Waitakere Estate.

Justine Tyerman stays at a luxurious fifth-floor apartment in McMahons Point.

Andrew Alderson falls hard for the romance of Chateau Tongariro's historic and literary atmosphere.

Regan Schoultz stays at a Queensland hotel with some funky design features.

Glamping allows you the best of both worlds, writes Catherine Smith.

Paul Davies stays at a full-service lifestyle hotel close to Waikiki Beach.

Thanks to the internet, booking a hotel has never been easier, and if you look carefully you can find some gems, writes Linda Herrick.

Winston Aldworth and his family check into a Wellington hotel with capital views of the harbour.

Winston Aldworth checks in to a traditional hotel in the Argentine capital.

Ellie Mitchell spends a night at a well-located hotel in central Auckland.

Laura Hutchins is blown away by the hospitality at a three-star Cook Island resort.

About 1400 private bach owners on the Coromandel face being stung with a new council charge if their properties are rented out as short-term holiday accommodation.

Elisabeth Easther enjoys the grotto and more at a lakeside retreat in Taupo.

Taking your king or queen to Mumbai? Why not stay in style at this regal establishment, writes Chris Leadbeater.

High demand is driving up hotel prices in NZ but for Kiwis travelling overseas, Asia is offering the best bargains.

Natalie Akoorie checks into the Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka.

Fancy treating your love to a five-star stay but not sure how to play the part of the fabulously wealthy? Anthony Peregrine explains how to act like you belong.

Gayle Dickson stays at The Chedi Muscat, Oman.

Superstars and royalty have laid their heads in Sydney hotel with a tragic story, writes Lauren Quaintance.

Graham Reid enjoys snapping the harbourside views at this New South Wales property.

Danielle Wright discovers a family-friendly Melbourne hotel close to all the action.

Open up your driveway and earn money.