Gatsby fans will love the sheer opulence of these five high society houses in Newport.

Young, healthy, active Victoria Clark is appalled to be hit by long-haul syndrome.

Southern Cross and Travel Insurance Direct joint winners with 'outstanding value' in survey of 29 providers.

The 'Netball Zone' presenter shares her travel memories.

In last week's editorial, I probably did an injustice to border officials the world over.

Travelling solo as an older woman has its perils. But don't let that stop you, writes Venetia Sherson.

The "Palace on Wheels" is an extravagant week you won't forget, writes Kevin Pilley.

TV3's Tristram Clayton flies ON016 from Nadi, Fiji, to Majuro, Marshall Islands, to meet El Salvadorian castaway Jose Alvarenga.

Megan Singleton stays conveniently central in her search for some of Wellington's finest offerings.

Northland is the most popular summer holiday destination, according to an Automobile Association survey.

New Zealanders who have been drawn from the Gallipoli 2015 ballot will be notified from today.

Make sure you check out all the options before booking a tour, writes Isobel Marriner.

Elisabeth Easther is tempted to stay in Northland's big-game fishing golden spot.

Ewan McDonald cops a serve in Detective Inspector Rebus' favourite watering-hole.

Let's be honest, we all want to brag a little bit when we're on holiday.

Louise Taylor flies NZ46 from Auckland to Rarotonga.

The strong New Zealand dollar means Oz holidays are great deals right now, writes Mark Chipperfield.

Good things come to those who ask. Up your chance of bagging that room upgrade with Megan Singleton's tips.

"Rule No 1," the Travel Editor said: "Don't get killed." Helen van Berkel looked for angry mobs in Bangkok and found only scenes of calm.

We round up 10 activities to do in this gorgeous spot north of Cairns.

Ten things to do on and around Queensland's stunning coral cays.

These five get-fit holidays should bring those seemingly distant fitness goals within reach.

For a fantastic surf or swim, Waihi Beach is the place to be, says Elisabeth Easther.

Ethiopia's saintly brew was a lifesaver for Jim Eagles.

Paul Harper flies SQ298 and SQ297 between Singapore and Christchurch.

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear me. Everyone loves to have a crack at America, even the venerable Bob Jones.

From Dunedin to St Tropez, this radio host is a man who knows what he likes.

Former topless model Katie Price has been named Britain's least desirable holiday companion.

My daughter, Trevor, is a lovely girl. Other people generally call her Zoe - after all, that's what's on her birth certificate. But not on this flight.

Film a location and tourists will flock there, writes Graham Reid.