Discover hidden gems and family favourites while holidaying on Australia's Sunshine Coast.

New Zealand's Queenstown Airport has been named one of the most thrilling airports in the world for arrivals and departures by international travel website Airfarewatchdog.com. Click through our gallery to see which other airports have the thrill factor.

A taste of the Cuban capital's colourful Caribbean-style communism.

Along with the undeniable appeal of seeing Harvard, the oldest American university, Boston also offers architectural design fit for the modern eye.

This five-star luxury lodge delivers a taste of affluence amongst gorgeous surroundings.

For further information see kauricliffs.com.

This isolated area of South America is home to majestic glaciers, Magellanic penguins, elephant seals and cormorant... as well as some 50,000 beavers, a handful of which were introduced in the 19th century.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the bliss of this Queenstown haven.

Ulva Island, in the centre of Stewart Island's Paterson Inlet, is a sanctuary for many of New Zealand's threatened bird species.

Beautiful images of the Spanish capital.

The luxury liner glided into Waitemata Harbour this morning on its first ever visit to Auckland.

This bed and breakfast, near Havelock North, has been named the best remote wilderness hideaway in the world by the The Times in 2010. Nestled between the Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, it's the perfect spot for a romantic getaway.

For further information see tomscottages.co.nz.

Harris Mountains Heli-Ski operate in New Zealand's stunning Southern Alps surrounding the international resort towns of Queenstown and Wanaka and into the Mount Cook National Park region.

For further information see heliski.co.nz.

This luxury resort, a 40-minute drive from Napier, is home to one of the world's top golf resorts and affords spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean.

For more information see capekidnappers.com.

A look at the minipark inside Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park, in Orlando, Florida.

The species that inhabit these islands don't recognise humans as predators, meaning visitors have both an unprecedented opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat and a responsibility to tread lightly in a unique environment.

Named after the Afghan camel drivers who once traversed Australia, The Ghan is a two-day train journey linking Adelaide, Alice Springs and Darwin. The journey takes two nights in either direction and is a great way to see Australia's Red Centre and tropical north.

When the brilliant but troubled artist Vincent van Gogh came to the hospital at the monastery of St Paul de Mausole in St Remy de Provence as a voluntary mental patient in 1889, he found the setting inspirational.

Wildlife and tales of traditional life abound in this spectacular wilderness area in Australia's north.

Take a break and get some R&R in this laidback Australian holiday spot.

This sassy and sophisticated arts centre was once a decrepit, unused electricity plant languishing by the Brisbane River.

Images of the wildlife and rugged natural beauty to be found on this isolated island in the far south of New Zealand.

An air service from the North Shore to Kerikeri, launched by Bay of Islands-based aviation company Salt Air, offers another alternative for those wanting to visit Northland.

Jim Eagles takes a tour of British pubs in search of the state's best ales.

Located just down the road from Sunshine Coast Airport, this resort is a convenient haven for visitors wanting to explore the best of the region's great beaches and adventure tourism opportunities.

For further information see twinwatersresort.com.au.

The 90,000-tonne Queen Victoria harks back to the golden era of travel while incorporating all the modern comforts today's cruise clientele have come to expect.

The village of Haworth in West Yorkshire is where the famous Bronte sisters penned their novels.

This eco-lodge on Ontario's Bruce Peninsula has plenty of breathtaking views to complement its green credentials.

For further information see eterra.ca.

This Remuera homestead was first used as a boarding house as early as the 1920s. During World War II, it was used as an officers' club for American medical officers from the US base hospital over the road, now the site of Dilworth Junior School.

For further information see aachenhouse.co.nz.

A journey to the Hokianga region offers the chance to see some of New Zealand's most remarkable natural sights - from the 'King of the Forest', Tane Mahuta, to the harbour's remarkable dunes.