Stick to the good stuff - and water - is a Berlin barman's advice, says Grant Bradley.

An amazing fantasy world beneath the seas of Hawaii's Big Island astounds even veteran diver Pam Leblanc.

His yukata is comfy but the traditional clogs cause a few problems for Lincoln Tan in Kinosaki.

At Coffs Harbour, Andrew Louis saddles up his fine steed for some seaside cantering.

Far from work, Winston Aldworth clocks in to experience the charms of Tahiti.

Grant Bradley revisits a long-held interest with a tour of Colditz, the German castle which housed POWs during World War II.

Rod Emmerson looks at the nuts and bolts of a luxury cruise through the Greek Isles and Turkish Coast.

The Hard Rock Hotel has added a soft touch, embracing littlies as well as adults at its Cancun resort, finds Leena Tailor.

With the Old Course one side and 300 whiskies on the other, Kevin Pilley is a happy man.

Flat seas threaten to ruin his surfing trip, but James Russell avoids breaking point thanks to some awe-inspiring oceanic phenomena.

Cruising along the Seine from Paris to Normandy is the perfect way to travel, finds Penny Lewis.

After sampling the French capital’s traditional tourist spots, head to the hipper places to be in Paris, writes Helen Barlow.

Readers of US-based Travel and Leisure magazine have voted the ten best islands in the world in its annual survey.

No city does elegance - or afternoon tea - like London, discovers Patricia Greig.

The latest addition to Universal Studios' backlot tour makes passengers feel like they've driven onto the set of a Fast and Furious film.

In Dallas, Winston Aldworth finds there's still plenty of heat in the conspiracy theories.

Tim Roxborogh explores Kerala's captivating backwaters on a rice boat.

With the All Blacks playing in Samoa this week, the Herald's Pacific Affairs reporter, Vaimoana Tapaleao, selects her top things to do on the islands.

Xenia Taliotis has a taste of the Gin and Tonic Experience at a swanky London hotel.

Jim Eagles' eyes are opened to the intricacies of trade at a livestock market in the Silk Road hub of Kashgar, China's westernmost city.

Diana Balham comes face to face with a very angry - but very pretty - volcano on the Vanuatu island of Tanna.

The capital of Taiwan shows its true colours during an evening wander for Eli Orzessek.

Despite Waikiki beach’s fame and endless supply of tourists, it’s still a beautiful, relaxing and entertaining place to be, writes Graeme Lay.

Tai chi? Uh-uh. Shereen Low visits a Chinese park to find that modern pensioners are all about the bass.

Beth J. Harpaz gets acquainted with the old and new attractions of the Big Apple.

Getting up close and personal to a glacier is an unforgettable experience, writes Brett Atkinson.

The Jurassic-like landscape and quirky flora and fauna of the island of New Caledonia captivates Liz Light.

Listening to the gentle breeze in the palm trees and the lazy waves gently turning, time slows for Liz Light.

At one of the world's most active volcanoes, Paul Davies witnesses the work of Pele, the Hawaiian fire goddess up close.

Pam Neville finds the spirit of Joan Baez still lingers in Hanoi’s Metropole Hotel.