The hilltop villages and ancient ports of Croatia's northern peninsula buzz with the sound of summer festivals and the flavours of gastronomic delights, says Mick Webb.

Centrally located just 2km north east of Melbourne's CBD, Fitzroy was Melbourne's first suburb. A vibrant culture of bars, cafes, galleries, quirky bookstores and fashionable hair salons now abound, crammed into every nook and cranny of its old bones.

Disney fans are flocking to the amusement park in droves following its five-year, US$1.4 billion upgrade.

Winston Aldworth flies EK406 from Australia to New Zealand.

The upside of living on the rim of fire is we have more than 100 natural hot springs in New Zealand, "gifts from the earth", so they say.

Our airline insider says it's time to set the record straight and reveals what the crew really think of you.

Julia Shallcrass discovers a love for cruising around the Greek Isles on a 12-night voyage aboard the Crown Princess.

It's like a time-machine trip, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Confidence is key when you ride booters, rails, boxes and hips.

Art Deco rules in this coastal town, says Elisabeth Easther.

Herald world editor Nicola Lamb shares these tips from her recent Spanish trip.

Scott Kara flies FJ410 from New Zealand to Fiji.

The news is in that Malaysia is the cheapest destination for shopping, and Kuala Lumpur is the home to some of the best malls in Asia. And, as luck would have it, there are plenty of shops to buy new luggage.

Andrew Potter flies VS003 across the Atlantic.

Aerial trams and cable cars take visitors up mountains, over rivers and above cities, and sometimes these cable cars are the destination themselves.

Each week, Flight Centre's team of experts answers your travel question

It seems we Kiwis are not as sunsmart as we'd like to think, and when it comes to loafing about on the beach we're more tight-fisted than our Aussie cousins.

Planning a family road trip? Alice Hudson outlines 10 mobile apps to help you get the most out of it.

Grant Bradley takes an internal flight across South Africa.

A luxury lodge in Canterbury has survived earthquake damage to be named home of one of the top suites in the world.

When you're after a holiday with a difference, just any old five-star hotel won't cut it. What you need is something with a punch of wow ...

Helsinki is known as an international capital of design, and Finland is one of the eurozone's wealthiest nations. But despite that upscale reputation, the city offers a wealth of experiences that are light on the wallet.

Winston Aldworth suggests a one-day itinerary for seeing the City of Sails on a budget.