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Foodie heaven: Wining and dining in the Hunter Valley
Delicious fare and generous pours in Australia's oldest wine region.

Special delivery: Sail a Tahitian cargo cruise in travel hot deals
We bring you the best travel deals going.

Tahiti is back! 5 reasons to visit French Polynesia
Dust off your suitcase and dig out that bathing suit.

US advises citizens to 'avoid travel' to NZ
New Zealand is now open to US travellers but they may be hesitant to visit.

Don't look down: Vietnam's giant glass bridge
Vietnam's vision for welcoming back international tourists requires a strong stomach.

Kiwi as: 45 words and phrases every tourist should know
Don't be an egg and avoid a mare by brushing up on these classic Kiwi phrases.

Spanish city beats Paris, New York and Rome for 'world's greatest city' title
Step aside Paris, London and Rome, there's a new 'top city' in town.

Land of the Lost: Where Lonely Planet's winning writers took us
The inaugural Herald Travel / Lonely Planet travel writing competition winners, revealed.

Open borders: How long it could take a $42 billion industry to recover
Today is a milestone, but the recovery of the $42 billion industry is going to take time.

Say cheers: Sauvignon Blanc Day celebrates the world's most popular grape
From pricey drops to Friday drinks, the ever-popular wine has a cult-like following.

Turkish travel: Why Izmir is the perfect break from the big city bustle
Istanbul's quieter cousin boasts colourful markets, incredible food, and history galore.

Where I'd Rather Be: Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Puebla, Mexico
Street parades, Mariachi bands and colourful costumes make the city come alive.

Editorial: Cruises return - but are they safe?
EDITORIAL: Popular form of tourism has a bit to prove after the pandemic's early stages.

'Regional hub': China's aviation plans with Solomon islands revealed
One of China's biggest defence companies had big plans for the Solomon Islands.

Escape winter with these quarantine-free Pacific Islands
Ditch the winter cold with these Pacific Islands.

Flying to New Zealand? Here's what all travellers need to know
From Monday there will be nearly two billion travellers, eligible to enter the country.

Japan's deadline café: where coffee is free, but time isn't
Nobody leaves, unless their work is done.

Czech it out: Longest swing bridge unfurls in Bohemia
A Bohemian bridge in the foothills of the Jeseniky Mountains will break records.

California's splashy desert surf parks draw ire in drought
Environmentalists are protesting a surf resort in one of the driest spots in California.

21 Countries that have ditched mask rules
You can leave your mask in your bag when visiting these countries.

Why visiting Thailand is about to get much easier
Visiting the Kingdom is about to get much easier following these changes.

New Virgin cruise ship to call NZ and Australia home
Virgin's anticipated Cruise debut sailed straight into the headwinds of a global pandemic.

'Tragic': World's worst Business Class airlines named
An upgrade on these airlines does little to improve the service, says study.

Hong Kong reopens to non-residents on May 1
Hong Kong's government announced the end of a 2-year-old ban on visitors.

Three airlines to welcome back passengers banned for breaking mask mandates
Many banned passengers said now the mask mandate is off, everything would be 'fine'.

This is Europe's best city for travellers who love walking
Lace up those sneakers and hit these 10 most walkable cities.

Magical Mallorca: Tour the palaces and grand estates of this stunning Spanish island
With it's medieval past, there's much more to Mallorca than cocktails and sunbathing.

Where I'd Rather Be: Soaking up the vibes at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
The food, the music, the melting pot of cultures - this iconic festival has it all.

Derek Cheng: The verdict on Jacinda Ardern's overseas trip and the value of 'face to face'
Benefits from the trip may not be tangible for many. That doesn't mean there aren't any.