The food on the Hauraki cycle trail was worth dismounting for, says Nadia Lim.

Increasing numbers of campsite holidaymakers fly to Italy, but taking the decision to drive across mainland Europe is worth the effort.

A survey just released by Hyatt Hotels has (finally) found that women are the main decision makers when it comes to booking travel and they like certain things in a hotel room. I’m one of them, so here’s five things we want…

Make sure your kids are calm when you arrive to Australia's largest railway museum.

Joanne Carroll's confidence grows in safe Fijian waters.

Aussie travellers are among the worst culprits when it comes to stealing souvenirs from hotel rooms.

Justine Tyerman delves into the history of a grand old house in Manapouri, Fiordland.

A former Takapuna Grammar student, who migrated from Malaysia 12 years ago, has just completed one of this year's biggest commercial property deals.

A fully equipped motorhome has replaced a canvas tent in Sarah Lawrence's holiday affections

If I seem a bit sniffy, I assure Robertson locals, it's certainly not intentional nor an indication that I don't like the place.

Minister says Housing NZ stock needs work before it can impose conditions on private landlords

On the island of Rotoroa in the Hauraki Gulf, Elisabeth Easther finds beaches, birds and peace.

On Lantau Island off Hong Kong, Duncan Gillies sees Snow White and an extremely large Buddha.

A Queenstown hotel and a Marlborough bed and breakfast rated well with TripAdvisor guests.

Two tenants who moved into their Auckland state house two years after the start of World War II are still living there - more than 70 years later.

A big "explosion" over a year in bedbug infestations is being blamed on the hard-to-kill pests hitching rides to Auckland on increasing numbers of world travellers.

A secluded country house amid olive groves offers boutique hotel services as well as outstanding views, says Mick Webb.

Packages with 'the comforts of home' on New Zealand's Great Walks are gaining popularity.

Sinalei Resort is better than ever after being rebuilt, says Chloe Johnson.

Matthew Bell experiences some Old World glamour in the stately surrounds of Tuscany's Castello di Casole.

Abi Jackson rounds up some elevated accommodation options and finds treehouse living has come a long way.

Built high among the trees of a secluded valley, Chewton Glen’s treehouse suites offer luxury accommodation high in the forest canopy.

For further information see chewtonglen.com.

It's been 50 years since the former British colony gained independence and, says Boyd Tonkin, it's in the mood to celebrate.