It's that cooler time of year when many Kiwis start to plan uplifting summer breaks for the months ahead.

To celebrate the release of the heart-warming Pixar film Finding Dory, we've rounded up the world's top diving destinations for you to explore.

Eli Orzessek takes a walk on the wild, wonderful and weird side of Taranaki.

US airline Jet Blue offering free flights to family members and domestic partners of victims killed or injured in the Orlando nightclub attack.

Health-conscious eating, stepping back into the past, blending the old with the new. There are some real bench-markers doing new things.

It was obvious that I would travel, I am told, even as a toddler.

Sitting in the heart of a major geological basin, Budapest claims to be the only capital city in the world with healing thermal springs.

Paula Froelich has done it all as a solo traveller, from visiting war-torn countries to hanging out with ex-Colombian drug lords. Here are her tips for staying safe.

Max Keydashian's Instagram shot of him snoozing on Air Force One got us wondering about the best way to sleep on a plane.

"My fiancé and I booked a twin-bed but were placed in a double and I'm now pregnant" was just one of the ridiculous complaints made by British travellers.

Travel is meant to be all exotic and exciting but sometimes it's really difficult too.

"I didn't grow up in Auckland but as a child I dreamed of living here."

Admitting you're by yourself on the road can leave you vulnerable to scams, or worse.

New Zealand visitors to Australia are not entitled to publicly funded emergency transport by ambulance, so that's a potential cost to keep in mind.

Nautilus, at the top end of Muri Beach, is one of the newer luxury resorts on the island.

Abann Yor writes a love letter to Aotearoa.

It's rugged, wild, and known for its lush rainforests, breathtaking landscapes, ancient cultures and dangerous wildlife.

Dominic has fallen in love with the year-round wonderful weather, awesome dining scene and the diverse neighbourhoods that make the city so special.

I wish they were here, too. It's fun on my own, but the Gold Coast is always a great destination with family or friends.

Los Angeles' long-awaited Metro Expo line extension now connects Downtown to Santa Monica, meaning you no longer need a car to get around and see the sights.

Most people heading to Thailand usually arrive in Bangkok and promptly board a plane south in search of sandy shores and blue seas.

From Buenos Aires to winter in Europe, online expert, Eli Orzessek, finds the answers.

The Marina Bay Sands has to be one of the world's most beautiful and famous rooftop infinity pools.

Whether it's adventure or relaxation you're after, there's heaps to do in Hanmer.

Toss away your city maps and travel guides, sightseers - with these shoes, all you have to do is follow your own feet.

Staying at Kinross Cottages is like taking a step back in time, only it's comfortable and luxurious.

You probably don't like lots of noise - especially when it's in an already noisy place, such as the inside of an aircraft.

After two misguided tourists tried to rescue a baby bison at Yellowstone last week, the calf ended up euthanised by park officials.

Diplomats tell us what Kiwis need to know about their homelands.