Derek Cheng wonders which magnificent creature it would be best to be.

We've just been on the tiny island of Rarotonga, where there are scores of eating options, so here are a few we visited and can recommend.

Harry Potter stars joined with thousands of enthusiastic fans to officially open the new Wizarding World theme park at Universal Studios

Adding to the ongoing trend of Japanese animal cafes, a lunch spot dedicated to the humble hedgehog has opened in Tokyo.

Fraser Island this month started welcoming mid-sized cruise ships as part of what local authorities say is a major tourism coup.

Three writers share their exciting cruise ship discoveries

France's national army museum has recreated the home where Napoleon lived his final years.

With its fairy lights, plastic flowers and bamboo furniture, Koh Phangan is that kitschy ... and even more fun.

Japan has compiled measures to reduce the number foreign visitors refused entry to bath facilities because of their tattoos.

Half of the world's natural World Heritage sites, including the Great Barrier Reef, are at risk from harmful industrial activities

Recent heavy rains caused flash floods across the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, forcing authorities to close the gates of the famed Petra ruins.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter officially opens April 7 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

PNG is a rare and exotic cruise destination of misty mountains, smoking volcanoes, jungle drums, bare-breasted dancers and shy excited smiles from locals.

The "Easy Pace American Contrasts" holiday is discounted 5per cent for bookings made by April 28.

More than 200 foreign climbers are headed towards the Everest base camp after the mountain was closed in 2014 and 2015 following fatal avalanches.

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson has held onto its crown as the world's busiest airport.

Safely tucked away from prying eyes, Bunker 42 was Joseph Stalin's expansive nuclear facility built by the Soviet Union during the Cold War

For the most serious bookworms around, the greatest libraries of the world are well worth an international pilgrimage.

The very different worlds of tourists and refugees are intersecting on the islands of Greece.

Experts say expedition cruises are on the rise, even though the cost of such a voyage can easily match that of a new car.

A UK museum dedicated to poo, with real-life examples from the animal and human world, has opened to the public.

Hazy-headed and still trying to find my centre of gravity, I decide that Aussie thrill rides are not for the light-hearted.

Cuba is also a more-than-safe place, with a rich cultural tradition and a unique social environment in constant transformation.

Take to the hills for breathtaking views.

Artists take centre stage in Sydney's 20th Biennale, finds Eli Orzessek.

Actively relaxing takes on a new meaning in Fiji, discovers Shandelle Battersby.

A London chef is on a mission to enhance the reputation of the humble kebab - beloved by many after a big night out.

Kiwis travelling to Gallipoli for Anzac Day services are being warned to avoid Turkey's biggest cities.

A leading security expert says an emergency plan should be a priority for hotel guests.

Cherry blossoms in Japan are blooming at a hastened pace this year as a result of a warm spell.