A new walking route shows Aaron Millar another side of the country that tourists seldom see.

P.K. Stowers stays at a 700-year-old Spanish castle.

You can choose relaxation or adventure — or maybe a mixture of both — on board a boutique cruise ship journeying through Fiji's Yasawa Islands, writes Sue Baxalle.

Old-school sophistication or new and hip? Zoe Walker gets a taste of the evolving restaurant and bar scene in wider Palm Springs.

Graham Reid finds plenty to do in Cairns, if you like your action laid-back and tropical.

Whether you're on a tight budget or splashing out, the islands have it all.

Magic for kids, and the ship's bars are mercifully Mickey-free, writes Josie Clarke.

A cruise through ancient lands exposes kids to a diverse culture and religion, writes Heidi Douglas.

Leena Tailor meets Bill Nancarrow, the unofficial Kiwi wine ambassador in the famous Napa Valley.

When a Sri Lankan watering hole touts its beer as strong, it is, finds Alex Robertson.

With islands of haute cuisine, the Celebrity Solstice can be scary for the diet-conscious, writes Rod Pascoe.

New cruise line's winning formula puts creatures before home comforts, write Anne Z Cooke and Steve Haggerty.

A Waitomo caving experience will leave your mind blown, writes Alex Robertson.

Louisiana's Crescent City has a lot to offer visitors besides the music it's famous for.

Cruise industry insiders tell Winston Aldworth about what’s exciting them in the season ahead.

Bright bikinis and black-tie outfits will take you from poolside to cocktail hour in style, says Carol Smith.

A wildlife expedition to Fiordland takes you up close to a pristine land of legend and glacial beauty, writes Jim Eagles.

New Orleans is worthy of a pilgrimage for music lovers, writes Marty Duda.

On her first trip to Fiji, Pebbles Hooper relaxes, learns to snorkel and savours friendly welcomes from charming people.

All Alex Robertson wanted was a bar and a quiet beer between flights but he got his ears bent instead.

Pamela Wade opts for some out-of-the-box, wild adventures.

Down in Clarksdale, Mississippi, juke joints keep up the flow of beer and festival revellers soak up the music, finds Jack Barlow.

Anne Gibson luxuriates on the 12th floor of this stylish Gold Coast hotel.

When Rome's tourist traps got a little tiring, Josh Martin found a boisterous table with locals was only a few clicks away.

Australia's island state is a paradise for nature lovers and people who want to escape the modern day, writes Teresa Levonian Cole.

A retired Swiss accountant found Aitutaki grew on him, writes Winston Aldworth.

The Czech Republic has given the world many things, but the greatest of these is lager beer, writes Peter de Graaf.

Trekking through Puyehue National Park in Chile tests Derek Cheng's tenacity.

With 600 courses nationwide, golf's a growing sport in China. Daniel Richardson tees off.

If you're planning a family holiday in this Californian city, be sure to check out these highlights.