Jamie Morton learns the definition of super-sizing in Munich's leafy beer gardens.

Winston Aldworth flies to Fiji aboard FJ410.

If you're a water baby like Megan Singleton, there's lots to do in California's Marina del Rey.

The chief pilot and flight operations manager for Jetstar New Zealand shares his travel memories.

Freedom campers have once again been catching the eye - and the ire - of locals.

Dionne Christian contemplates Auckland's maritime heritage for the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta.

Aisling O'Sullivan flew Virgin Airways VA29 from Auckland to Dublin.

Winston Aldworth finds charm in a mapless atlas for fans of unusual art encounters.

If you're trying to justify a shopping holiday, you will be interested in this list from a survey conducted by hotels.com.

It's a pretty common news story in the summer months: Young backpackers, a beautiful spot by the water, an unguarded vehicle and some local hoods.

While the summer holiday season is still going strong, there's nothing better than whiling away the hours with a good travel book. Linda Herrick reviews a selection of the latest.

Some holidays are hard work, but, as Danielle Wright finds out, that can be the point.

Grant Bradley flies Emirates EK413 from Auckland to Sydney.

Kiwis can expect cheaper flights and more choices as a result of a deal between Air NZ and Singapore Airlines, which is also expected to boost local tourism.

Brown cafes and rooftop bars are the Dutch answer to the pub, writes Paul Davies.

The announcement that norovirus was onboard a cruise ship touring NZ 'scared the s*** out of us', said one passenger as sanitation efforts continue.

A 7-month-old child who was too young to be fully immunised against the measles was infectious when it travelled with its family on a Singapore Airlines flight.

Megan Singleton lines up cute towns and desert safaris.

Planning your next holiday already? These websites may come in handy.

Air New Zealand has been rated the world's second safest airline to fly with by a leading air travel website.

While most people can't wait to knock off from work and head away on holiday, many Kiwis are hanging on to annual leave days - stockpiling them for future trips.

Filthy hotel rooms and lengthy stays in departure lounges are the Kiwi traveller's biggest holiday woes, a new survey shows.

A summer break in a cute retro caravan is like taking a slice of Kiwiana on holiday. Heather McCracken meets some of the enthusiasts bringing vintage vans back to life.

History, music and culture are just some of the reasons to travel, writes James Ellis.

A World Cup-gripped Brazil and a Colombia keen to shed its dark reputation are among the hottest destinations for travel next year.

Winston Aldworth samples some capital beers.

Parts of the Abel Tasman National Park will go "live" today with the launch of a virtual visitor centre and Wifi network.

Do you know your Swedes from your Swiss?

Here are a five ideas that will provide you with so many Brownie points you'll be carried over until next Christmas.