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The destination we bet you overlook - why do so many Kiwis shun the Caribbean?

Does the world know something that we don't? In a word, yes.

This city walk deserves a top spot on your Seoul itinerary

To walk along the Seoul City Wall in South Korea is to walk through bygone centuries.

Wellington on a budget: Your guide to the capital's best free attractions

New Zealand's capital doesn't fall short of things to do...for free.

Inside Auckland's brand new luxury hotel, and its restaurant we all need to know about

The InterContinental Auckland is so popular people have been banging on the doors for days

I’ve just been aboard the world’s largest cruise ship, and this is what I liked and disliked

Fresh off Icon of the Seas' maiden voyage, our writer decides if big is always better.

Tauranga records its hottest day this year at 30.3C as locals enjoy the beach

The warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.

Everything you need to know about cruising on the refurbished Norwegian Jewel

The freshly spruced up Norwegian Jewel is back sailing the waters of Asia.

Hitting the slopes? Top tips for skiing in the US without breaking the bank

Skiing on a budget? Explore these lesser-known ski fields in the US.

Ditch the flight and bag a cruise for less than $400. Here's how

A flight is the worst part of a holiday - so why not skip it altogether?

I took my 3 month old to a Youth Hostel. Can basic be baby-friendly?

Hostels are about hosting young travellers on a budget. 12 weeks might be pushing it.

Is a $14,000 hotel stay at this Nepal resort worth the price tag?

High-end as well as high-altitude, with experiences that money (almost) can't buy.

Beat the back-to-work blues: Five tips

Just don't go full Wellington Water.

Kaikōura the busiest it's been in years

Kaikōura is enjoying one of its busiest summers in recent years.

Every reason you've never thought of to visit the Solomon Islands

These lesser-visited isles might not be top of your travel list, but they should be.

If you thought NZ beaches were good, take a look at these

These are the world's best beach destinations.

How to teach kids to manage their boredom these holidays

‘Mum, Dad, I’m bored!’: how to keep the holidays boredom-free this summer.

21 days, 8 homicides: Police investigate nearly double usual rate of deaths

The rate of homicides in the country has almost doubled over the past three weeks.

Chris Hemsworth gives advice to fans on New Years

"Flipping a switch...when the calendar changes is never going to be a sustainable way."