Lucy Casley flies from Auckland to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam aboard Air New Zealand's NZ0269.

Bronwyn Sell checks into an 118-room property with a small-hotel feel.

Damien Avery travelled a bit on his own in 2012, to the US, England and through Europe.

Laze side-by-side on a private beach, waltz down the beautiful Danube or snuggle up in the icy air, writes Lauren Jones.

Helen van Berkel flies JQ281 to Queenstown.

From restaurants to boat rides to chartered planes - just in time for Valentine's Day.

As Nick Trend's daughter heads off on her gap year adventure, he ponders what he wishes he'd known.

The City of Light can be tough on the wallet, but there are ways to enjoy it for less, writes Stephanie Holmes.

Cloe Willetts flies Auckland to Hong Kong aboard Hong Kong Airlines HX022.

NZ artist Michel Tuffery is carving a memorial for the Cook Islands soldiers of WWI.

Pamela Wade island-hops aboard VT439.

Lauren Jones looks at some of the Pacific's top events.

Contrary to popular belief, the world is a lot safer than it was a decade ago.

Andrew Alderson flies across India aboard 9W7143.

Rod Pascoe stays at the Park Hyatt on Hainan Island, China.

The drink that's been designed to transport your mind back to the beach.

This beautiful Italian city has plenty to entice tourists, writes Donna McIntyre.

Looking to treat your date for Valentine's Day without breaking the bank? Here are the cheapest (and most expensive) cities for romance.

Tina Trenkner-Meade checks into reasonably-priced digs in a great location.

Julie Anne Genter's best travel tip is to always take your togs.

In Vietnam, Eli Orzessek finds friends to help him navigate a new country.

Helen Van Berkel flies aboard NZ5832 from Auckland to Napier.

Patrick McKendry flies aboard Virgin America's flight 491, from Las Vegas to LAX.

If your idea of wellness is total relaxation, there's nothing better than a holiday massage Wellness.

Readers who entered our Kathmandu Summer Camping competition give their best tips for making camping holidays go more smoothly.

Janine Hall crewed on board an all-female yacht during Antigua Race Week.

Mark Garrison flies aboard China Southern from Auckland to Guangzhou.

Want more from a Fiji break than just a pool and a cocktail? Healthy holidays are easy to find, writes Lauren Jones.

Donna McIntyre flies aboard Jetstar JQ353 from Auckland to Napier.

Elisabeth Easther talks to Craig Rutland, proprietor of Last Light Lodge and Cafe, Tuatapere, Southland.