'Baking on the stone like pizza': Tourists recount European summer holidays
New York Times: Travellers faced 45-degree heat, horse flies and languid adventures.
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Are you guilty of this rude act when sitting in a window seat?
A flight attendant claims it's the most common cause of arguments on a flight.
LGBTQIA+ Kiwis feel less safe travelling, new study suggests
However, one company hopes to offer a safe space for rainbow travellers.
Pikes Peak proves high-altitude adventures are for everyone
From Old West cowboys to modern adventurers, Colorado beckons all explorers.
Global pop star spotted sitting in economy for flight
There's a specific reason the world-famous icon joined the common people.
Why travellers are paying for their plants to stay at a 'plant hotel'
High-maintenance or highly organised? You be the judge.
Skiing, scuba diving, rafting or rockclimbing: What your travel insurance may not cover
Travellers have faced gigantic medical bills after realising they weren't covered.
Why drinking on holiday could impact travel insurance claims
Most insurers have exclusions for alcohol-related accidents.
It's been called the 'best flight tip ever', but is it really that good?
OPINION: The tip gained 10.2 million views, but we doubt it's the best.
American blasts French food after paying $170 for 'disgusting' breakfast
The tourist later claimed her best meal in Paris was at Starbucks.
Tourist caught climbing into Trevi Fountain to fill up her water bottle
Exploring Rome is thirsty work from the looks of a video on TikTok.
Supercars set to supercharge Central North Island tourism
Supercars are coming to Taupō providing a big boost to the central North Island economy.
Bali travel operator speaks out on tourism rules as Task Force put visitors on notice
The crackdown goes beyond eat, pray, pamphlet, as Bali's Tourism Task force start work.
Should locals pay the same as international visitors for NZ attractions?
The industry is crucial to the country's economic recovery
Maui wildfires: Travellers consider if a trip to Hawaii would help or hurt
New York Times: Hawaii tourism is a tense subject for locals and travellers right now.
Study reveals the best and worst countries for single women - where does NZ place?
New Zealand is doing better than Australia.
Hobbiton copycat pops up on other side of the world
An underground B&B, bearing a resemblance to the Shire, is set to welcome visitors.
Aussie women rant about disgusting place that almost ended their Europe holiday
The pair harshly criticised the experience, dividing opinion online.
Anti-capitalist group pranks tourists with fake signs
The group boasted about its signs in a recent social post.
’Meteoric rises': Travel prices have soared – what's the outlook?
Demand red hot amid rising fuel prices, labour shortages and supply chain challenges.
€500 not enough! Minimum tipping is out of hand says French resort town's mayor
Some of France's most exclusive beach resorts are accused of illegal tipping practices.
Editorial: Eased restrictions no fast fix for tourism
OPINION: 'International visitor arrivals are still at two-thirds of pre-Covid levels.'
Has Bean: Iconic US attraction closed to visitors
This tourist hot spot sees plenty of travellers stopping for (weirdly distorted) photos.
Watch: Inside new luxury rooms at $25m JW Marriott hotel refurbishment
Giant global operator believes it can charge a 40 per cent premium for upgraded rooms.
Why this A-list celebrity couple are listing their home on Airbnb
The A-listers shocked fans with the news of their new side hustle.
'Raised to hate tourists': Maui Fires stoke tourism tensions on Hawaii
Daily tourist arrivals were up this weekend on Hawiian islands, amid deadly wildfires.
After more than two decades, this iconic Italy attraction is reopening
Extensive repairs are scheduled to finish next year.
TV star blasts 'bratty' kid in Business Class in Instagram tirade
She went on to suggest kids be kept in the luggage hold during a flight.
Hotel price hikes: Fifa Women’s World Cup sends room rates soaring
Room rates hit a record in Queenstown, but revenue per room hasn't fully recovered.
Fiji police to increase presence after reports of violent attacks on tourists
International travel adviseries are calling for caution amid rising criminal activities.
'Heartbreaking': Tourists urged to avoid Maui
About 46,000 people have flown out of Maui since the devastation at Lahaina.
Woman claims her life was ruined after video of abusive plane act went viral
The 38-year-old made headlines after her aggressive meltdown was uploaded to TikTok.
Airbnb cleaner's hack for slashing grocery bill goes viral on TikTok
Viewers were shocked, and envious of the woman's unusual tactic.