A trip to the beach in Taranaki brings much into focus, writes Sadie Beckman.

Shandelle Battersby checks into a Heritage Collection hotel on Taupo's lakefront.

In the run-up to the winter festival Lorna Subritzky has great food and wine suggestions.

A celebration takes Michelle Hurley to a special winery and an equally special farm.

Good food and wine in beautiful surroundings make for a memorable Waiheke visit.

A motorhome break is enjoyable for the whole family, writes Anna King Shahab.

Pampering in Paihia is the icing on a Bay of Islands trip, writes Miriyana Alexander.

Kelly Lynch spends an afternoon exploring a secluded reserve in Whangarei.

Winston Aldworth gets his Baywatch on while staying at a RNZYS-owned house on Kawau.

Stephanie Holmes checks into the luxurious, 225-square-metre, Penthouse No 10.

A food festival deliciously packages the best the peninsula has all year.

Anna King Shahab went in search of good chow within walking distance of the Eden Park.

Kim Knight goes behind the scenes of a new exhibition of iconic constitutional documents.

New walks in the Waitakeres take some of the hard work out of hiking, writes Sarah Ell.

A lifelong Aucklander takes his first trip up the Sky Tower and ends up jumping off it.

Shandelle Battersby checks into a family-friendly spot with great pool and spa facilities.

Tina Trenkner-Meade wonders why we can't escape up North by train more often.

Justine Tyerman sets a new tradition during a great day's skiing ...

Jesse Mulligan gets a child's eye view of one of his favourite places.

Ricardo Simich checks into historic Northland accommodation.

Lorna Subritzky embraces the splendour of our southern playground.

Amelia Nurse explains the joys of local eco tourism on a trip to D'Urville Island.

Miriyana Alexander checks into an executive suite and enjoys a Sodashi facial.

Linda Thompson checks into a quiet address next right door to the international terminal.

Jesse Mulligan joins a celebration of good food and wine in beautiful surroundings.

Sarah Ell - somewhat reluctantly - shares the secret of glamping at Lake Tarawera.

Napier has plenty to amuse and entertain young and old, writes Donna McIntyre.

Tony Reid finds campervan-touring a family-friendly experience.

Entrants in our Trail Lite campervan competition share their best tips for getting the most out of the Kiwi roads.

Four days full of family activities only scratches the surface, writes Alexia Santamaria.