BusinessNew era for Auckland Viaduct hotelAuckland's former Westin Hotel on the edge of the Wynyard Quarter is to be rebranded the...27 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelKawau Island: Where the spirit comes to lifeDanielle Wright spends a weekend on Kawau Island and discovers an ideal lifestyle for resourceful people.10 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelQueenstown: Romantic escapeThe elegant charm of lakeside Queenstown brings on an old-fashioned feeling of serenity for this lucky couple.09 Feb 07:00 PM
TravelAuckland Airport opens campervan parkAirport authorities have established a campervan park to allow travellers a chance to get a good night's rest prior to embarking on their journey.08 Feb 01:01 AM
OpinionTony and Sandra Gavin: Grey nomads can be big help for smaller centresFreedom campers have much to offer, write Tony and Sandra Gavin, freedom campers from Wellington.29 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelDenmark: Where to stay in CopenhagenCopenhagen's Ibsens Hotel is located just north of Norreport Station, amid residential housing, cafes, bakeries and boutiques. 25 Jan 03:30 AM
TravelHolidaymakers favour Coromandel hot spot Whangamata remains the top spot for Kiwi holidaymakers over summer, according to new figures.24 Jan 12:42 AM
TravelAuckland: Comparative luxury on rugged Hillary TrailA touch of luxury is being offered for trampers on the rugged Auckland coastal trail bearing the name of explorer Sir Edmund Hillary.22 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelSandspit: Park one big happy familySandspit Holiday Park Park is a family-oriented getaway 45 minutes north of Auckland that is steeped in history.14 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleNo fears, no worries, say Christchurch touristsBackpackers are still flocking to Christchurch as a must-stop destination, despite the ongoing shaking.13 Jan 06:37 AM
TravelUSA: Where to stay in New YorkHôtel Americano, the latest project of the Mexican hotel group Habita, is in Manhattan's Chelsea district. 21 Dec 02:40 AM
TravelSydney: Bye bye Bondi, Coogee's callingLeah McLennan plays tourist in her own city at the five-star Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach.14 Dec 11:15 PM
TravelJamaica: Bond-style luxury in the CaribbeanA resort has opened at GoldenEye, former home of Ian Fleming. It's a tourism model the island should copy, says Kate Simon.12 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelOamaru: A boutique dreamChloe Johnson visits an Oamaru lodge with hosts as fascinating as the building's history.11 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelSpain: Where to stay in BarcelonaThe grande dame of Barcelona's Gran Via has reopened following a $54m facelift.07 Dec 02:20 AM
TravelQueenstown: Mini-break meccaThere's plenty more to do than just ski in this Central Otago town, reports Shandelle Battersby.05 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelScandrett Regional Park: Bach to basicsDanielle Wright spends a weekend in a regional park and discovers that having nothing to do can be a very good thing.02 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelAustralia: Club Med Lindeman Island to closeClub Med will close its only Australian property, Queensland's Lindeman Island resort, in January.01 Dec 09:05 PM
TravelTravellers using threat of bad review to scam hotelsCustomers are using the threat of a bad review on websites such as TripAdvisor to try to get accommodation upgrades or refunds.01 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelLas Vegas without the pokie machinesA new hotel in pokie city caters for travellers wanting a quiet night, writes Andrew Austin.30 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelJapan: Where to stay in TokyoTowering over fashionable Nihonbashi, the Mandarin Oriental rises like a great glass tree.28 Nov 12:25 AM
TravelBritain's first student-run hotel to offer four-star serviceStudents from the age of 18 will have the chance to gain a degree while working in a fully operational hotel.18 Nov 02:30 AM
TourismAustralia's first desert golf course to open near UluruVisitors to Australia's Red Centre will soon be able to play a round of desert golf as part of a makeover at the Ayers Rock Resort.15 Nov 02:45 AM
TravelThe Netherlands: Where to stay in AmsterdamLocated on the Unesco-protected Keizersgracht, The Dylan hotel conceals its virtues behind a 17th-century facade.13 Nov 09:25 PM
Travel$10k a night to be presidentialIt costs $10,000 a night - but the cream of Auckland hoteliers are calling the Pullman Hotel's new presidential suite a "marketing gimmick".05 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldParis' Ritz aims to become 'palace'The hotel which has welcomed celebrity guests from Coco Chanel to Diana, Princess of Wales, is closing for two years.19 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelConvalescing in CambridgeRebecca Kamm heads for some eco-friendly R&R, topped up with gourmet eats.14 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelWhere to stay in CyprusPeople have sought out the sulphur springs at Ayii Anargyri for centuries, writes Minty Clinch.11 Oct 03:30 AM
TravelMarlborough: Hospitality on the houseThis historic cottage has a grand tradition of welcoming guests, writes Don Donovan.07 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandOtago's Next Top FlatIt's a competition like no other - a competition to find the best (and the worst) student flat in Dunedin.26 Sep 10:29 PM
