We Kiwis have tended to think of ourselves as adventurous types, but a survey by Qantas suggests we've become a bit more aspirational in our vacation outlook.

This diverse river city offers adventures, galleries, top cafes and more, writes Elisabeth Easther.

It's school holiday time, so if you're heading out of town with your little darlings in tow, here are a few survival tricks you might need up your sleeve.

Pamela Wade goes north to Alaska for a taste of tourist-oriented gold-rush era hospitality.

Hamish Taylor flies NZ8223 and NZ8214 on a short North Island domestic trip.

The surfer and photographer shares his travel memories.

Would you give up the right to spend a penny inflight in return for saving a few bucks on your airline ticket?

Passengers who recline without thinking are no friends of mine.

Leading travel guide places two NZ hotels in top 100 out of 4000 global entries.

The best travel experiences are often surprises and so it proved when I set out to reclaim the throne of Scotland.

DIY bus tours make the most of time, writes Peter Hamling.

Grant Bradley flies CX19 from New Zealand to China.

The actor and musician shares his travel memories.

Ben Stanley's nine hours in Houston International Airport feel like torture.

A nosey up the family tree is the one trip that everyone should make.

A family OE in Europe was an eye-opener for Caitlin Wright.

From ponies to penguins, caving to campfires, Danielle Wright finds plenty of camping action for the next school holidays.

That frisson of excitement as you step onto a plane and turn left rather than right, knowing you haven't paid full whack, can be better than the holiday itself.

Shandelle Battersby takes the Dreamliner flight NZ108 across the Tasman.

Ditch the sunbathing for some action, writes Megan Singleton.

On a rainy Monday night in Chicago, folk from the audience are taking to the stage in Buddy Guy's Legends bar.

The actress shares her travel memories.

Some simple technology would surely ease our passage through airport transit.

Intrepid travellers looking for a new thrill might want to seek out these unusual beauty treatments.

Jetstar is trialling a scheme that will see 'cabin baggage officers' busting passengers who try sneak on board planes with oversized or heavy carry-on luggage.

Opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa tells Nick Trend about what she loves in travel.

Graham Reid kicks back with those who have kicked the bucket.

New Zealand's best produce is world class and a first-rate reason to travel, writes Nadia Lim.

Hotel concierges handle the most outlandish guest requests. John O'Ceallaigh shares some (barking) stories.

Nina Fowler flies business class from New Zealand to Australia.