Intrepid travellers looking for a new thrill might want to seek out these unusual beauty treatments.

Fiji's first foodie ambassador and celebrity chef leads a new wave of South Pacific cuisine, writes Maureen Dettre.

Christiane Oelrich visits the world's largest aquarium, on Singapore's Sentosa island.

Hardcore drinking and music await in Nashville, finds Leena Tailor.

Gayle Dickson stays in a luxurious overwater fale.

Language is no barrier where enjoyment is a universal concept, writes Julia Carlisle.

Graham Reid kicks back with those who have kicked the bucket.

Hotel concierges handle the most outlandish guest requests. John O'Ceallaigh shares some (barking) stories.

Nina Fowler flies business class from New Zealand to Australia.

The Big Apple's top restaurants are regular haunts of many of the famous and infamous.

Sausages, sights - and a novel museum - make Hanover ideal for a husband-and-wife visit writes Judith Woods.

Danielle McGrane has some tips to help with starlet spotting in Hollywood.

Stephanie Simons takes a trip to Sydney ... and finds a city that's a big country town at heart.

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.

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.

Enjoy snow-capped ranges, striking glaciers and exotic wildlife from the comfort of a carriage, writes Pamela Wade.

Thanks to innovative ship design and imaginative itineraries, the popularity of river cruises is booming, says Jane Archer.

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.