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.

Elisabeth Easther enjoys the serenity at a boutique hotel in the capital.

A Central Otago boutique hotel with a conscience mixes pleasure with wellbeing, discovers Jesse Mulligan.

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

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.

The people who design hotels need to help guests see the light.

If you haven't booked a place to stay in Auckland tonight you might have to extend the limit on your credit card - or bring a tent.

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

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.

Bed and breakfast under those famously dreaming spires allows a glimpse into how the other half thinks, writes Steve Braunias.

Shandelle Battersby checks into a remote Central Otago lodge that's worth the journey.

Diana Balham enjoys culinary masterpieces and vintage tipples in Hawkes Bay.