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?

The list-happy people in Expedia's Listopedia team have come up with their thoughts on the likely travel picks for Kiwis in 2014.

The Cricket Show host shares her travel memories.

In recent weeks, we've asked Herald Travel readers for the best tips for summer breaks. From packing the car to global destinations, here's the best of what you said.

This summer, the most travelling I'll be doing is short trips to the shop for barbecue supplies and cold beer.

Spin your wheels at these quirky tributes to the automobile.

Elisabeth Easther enjoys the puns and good humour in a small town like no udder.

Alex Robertson reviews two Lonely Planet titles aimed at the younger members of the family.

Kevin Pilley joins the gossips and listens to some tall tales.

What is billed as being one of New Zealand's best walks will open this weekend, with upwards of 30,000 hikers per year expected.

What really happens on a European coach tour when the travellers are a few decades older than the Contiki generation? Ewan McDonald tried to find out.

The World No 12 tennis player shares memories of his travels.

As a kid, I had posters of two heroes on my wall. Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant faced off against the great All Black winger, John Kirwan.

The public can now make submissions on a proposed new Conservation Park on Great Barrier Island, put forward by Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye.

Accommodation website Airbnb is gaining traction with holidaymakers who want to stay off the beaten tourist track.

Sophie Christie reports on London's best rooftop bars.

The state's ski resorts are taking the offensive in ensuring their industry isn't hurt by recreational marijuana stores.

Winston Aldworth flies Jetstar JQ283 from Auckland to Wellington.

Megan Singleton rounds up some of her favourite places in one of her favourite destinations.

This book is a view through the lens of Austrian-born photographer Arno Gasteiger, taking the journey east to west along the 45th parallel.

The musician shares his travel memories.

Diana Balham warns of 10 pitfalls that could really put a dampener on your upcoming summer holiday.