Air NZ and Singapore Airlines say their planned strategic alliance would result in greater access to lower fares and more strength in the face of growing competition from the Qantas-Emirates partnership.

There'll never be enough time to do everything you want to in New York City, but Wynne Gray gives it a very good crack.

Television cooking show host Marion Grasby reveals her must-eat Bangkok food spots.

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.

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

Grant Bradley flies Emirates EK413 from Auckland to Sydney.

Brown cafes and rooftop bars are the Dutch answer to the pub, writes Paul Davies.

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.

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

Alexandra Patrikios visits some Melbourne restaurants seeking to relive the Greek meals of her childhood memories.

Australian author Walter Mason hopes his new book will change the way tourists view a country best known for its horrific recent history.

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.