Growing up and having kids needn't stop you backpacking round the world. It just changes the way you do it.

Pamela Wade embarks on a high-octane inland safari through Taihiti.

If you're trying to justify a shopping holiday, you will be interested in this list from a survey conducted by hotels.com.

Sue Bryant looks at the best of the cruise industry's shore excursions for the year.

Jamie Morton stops by the Swiss lakeside and its romantic grand hotel.

A visit to sacred Uluru offers a deep cultural experience, writes Jenny Tabakoff.

Jennifer Ennion rounds up some lesser-known Australian festivals.

Long isolated, Perth's evolving cityscape and beautiful surrounds are an increasingly alluring destination for well-heeled visitors, writes Lydia Bell.

Television tourism is whipping up a storm in New York and New Jersey where fans can live as their heroes.

Outside Tibet, Duncan Gillies is intrigued, puzzled and mystified by an unexpected Tibetan experience.

After many visits over 20 years, Peter Hamling finds a new attraction in Fiji.

Megan Singleton lines up cute towns and desert safaris.

P.K. Stowers visits Cape Town's famous harbour and gets a view from the waves.

If the past year took its toll, rejuvenate your body and your mind with a spa treatment. We review three Australian city day spas to help you find the best spot for some pampering.

As America's oldest highway marks its centenary, Chris Moss rounds up the options for a US fly-drive.

Pamela Wade finds charming people passionate about their country.

Planning your next holiday already? These websites may come in handy.

Peace descends on a boisterous busload after a trip to an ancient healing centre in Turkey, writes Justine Tyerman.

Embarking on a tour of Uganda's biggest township throws up some ethical questions for Emilia Terzon.

Jennifer Ennion finds a warm welcome waiting for her at boutique ski resort Beaver Creek.

History, music and culture are just some of the reasons to travel, writes James Ellis.

James Lane limbers up for a gastronomic adventure with a long-overdue massage.

A World Cup-gripped Brazil and a Colombia keen to shed its dark reputation are among the hottest destinations for travel next year.

A cruise along one of Europe's most famous waterways aboard the MS Beethoven takes in the sights of Hungary, Slovakia and Austria.

The cruisy life on a river ship appeals to Justine Tyerman.

Mother Nature puts on an unexpected show for Graham Bright and his wife during a cruise aboard Cunard's Queen Elizabeth.

The apartment where Pippi Longstocking creator Astrid Lingren lived for more than half a century is set to be opened to the public.

William Hageman revisits a favourite haunt and is relieved to find its character has endured a recent spruce-up.

Mike Unwin and his family swap the European winter for a wildlife-heavy African Yuletide.

After decades of self-isolation, this secret country opens up, writes Tim Roxborogh.