Travel and holiday news
Are you town or country? A review of two of Edinburgh's most luxurious hotels
A tranquil manor by Arthur's Seat or a gothic wonder in the heart of the city?
This unusual summertime activity will make you want to visit Cromwell
The otherwise unsavoury deed only happens once a year.
Think Tasmania is too wild and rugged for a luxury holiday? Think again
Old mill is now an icon of Launceston’s dining scene, with luxury accommodation to boot.
Experts reveal the 10 best spots to stay during a NZ roadie
Experts reveal the iconic and lesser-known gems you shouldn't miss.
Romantic getaways and cultural festivals to inspire your travels
Celebrate your love for travel this Frebruary.
Mix old and new with a stay at Adelaide Marriott Hotel
Stay in the city centre in walking distance of Adelaide's attractions.
Travel videos
Queenstown to Fiordland: Winter ski detour
Thomas Bywater visits Milford, Cardrona, Treble Cone and the ski fields of the deep south.
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Must-see events in Auckland this weekend, from art to festivals
Aotea Square is going to be loud this weekend.
Must-see Auckland events this weekend from festivals to free shows
There couldn’t be a more broad range of celebrations taking place across the city.
The ultimate guide to Auckland’s Anniversary Weekend events
It isn't so bad to be back in the big smoke.
The secret to making the most of your Tasmania holiday
Summer is the perfect season to visit the island everyone raves about.
Plan your final days of 2024 with these Auckland events
Things are just beginning to heat up in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Staying in the city? What to do in Auckland for New Year's Eve
Your go-to guide for spending New Year’s Eve in the big smoke.
Travel tips
Can you really travel on $130 a day? Here’s how Nomadic Matt does it
The budget travel expert shares tips on how to see the world on the cheap.
Travel journalist shares 5 things they won't be doing in 2025
Learn from this Kiwi traveller's mistakes when planning your 2025 adventures.
This is the annual salary you need to be happy in New Zealand, study claims
What’s the true price of happiness? If you live in New Zealand, it’s a lot.
The Notre Dame is back open for business: Here's what you need to know
After five years, one of the most famous attractions in Paris has reopened.
The ultimate guide to NZ campervan holidays
Hit the road with these top 10 campervan travel hacks.
Cruise holidays
The cutest collab at sea: Bluey meets Mickey onboard Disney Wonder
From family fun to solo adventures, here's five new things in travel to try this year.
P&O Australia says cruise staff dressed as ‘snow cones’ not Ku Klux Klan in viral video
Several crew members dressed up as 'snow cones' for a Christmas family event.
Start the year right with these hot travel deals
Start ticking off your 2025 travel goals with these deals.
Getaway
Owls and bats feature in adults-only arboretum overnighter
People can now stay overnight at the Waitakaruru Arboretum near Tauwhare.
Backstage pass: Getaway's expert recommendations for celebrity hangouts in LA
Watch: Go on the ultimate Hollywood experience.
Your Getaway guide to the must-visit attractions in Sydney's Darling Harbour
Wander the waterfront for educational, recreational, and cultural wonders.
NZ travel
This unusual summertime activity will make you want to visit Cromwell
The otherwise unsavoury deed only happens once a year.
Experts reveal the 10 best spots to stay during a NZ roadie
Experts reveal the iconic and lesser-known gems you shouldn't miss.
Life’s a beach: Best Beach 2025 winners react to victories
The Herald Travel’s Best Beach competition has hung up its jandals for another year.
Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them
The winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?
Best Beach 2025: Shape, safety, skyscrapers? What truly makes a great beach
The Herald's esteemed team of lifestyle journalists describe what makes a beach, the best.
Overseas travel
Santorini earthquakes ‘could last for months’
With tourist season on the horizon, experts suggest there is no end in sight.
Can you really travel on $130 a day? Here’s how Nomadic Matt does it
The budget travel expert shares tips on how to see the world on the cheap.
Think Tasmania is too wild and rugged for a luxury holiday? Think again
Old mill is now an icon of Launceston’s dining scene, with luxury accommodation to boot.
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Secrets from Air NZ crew: Behind the scenes on an Auckland-to-NYC flight
A flight attendant and pilots share what happens while passengers sit back and relax.
The perfect Hawaiian holiday starts with a Big Island road trip
There are many ways to experience Hawaii, but this is easily one of the best.
Move over Fiji: Why more Kiwis are choosing this island destination for their holidays
A record number of Kiwis visited the island paradise in 2024.
Far-flung travel escapes for the culinary curious
Introducing the latest way to dine in the world’s most spectacular places.
Don't fret about summer ending, here are five things to look forward to
It's always sunny somewhere: New travel activities across the world.
Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them
The winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?
Plan now for an extended break: 5 of the best things to do over Easter
Booked the full 10 days off? Maximise your extended Easter break with these top ideas.
A guide to eating street food without risk in Southeast Asia
Go ahead and tuck in, there’s more taste than tummy ache we promise.
Hotel beds ‘hit different’: How Westin’s comfort revolution redefined sleep
Your sleep might have roots in the 'hotel bed wars' of the 2000s.
Crowd-free Ubud - it exists. And this is where you'll find it.
Getting off the beaten path has never been better, or easier.
7 underrated places on the island of Ireland
A 2025 itinerary to complement Dublin, Belfast and Cork.
How young is too young to read spicy romance books?
OPINION: 'It was an introduction to the private life of adults but drunk from a firehose'.
New travel and tourism trends: The rise of cultural running retreats
See the world in a pair of running shoes.
I've been to several wellness retreats but this Auckland gem is totally unique
Forget bland health food and set itineraries.
Forget stuffy school lessons, Rome attracts even the most reluctant history buff
Easily the closest thing you’ll ever get to a time machine.
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What’s behind Milford Sound’s new luxury experience
The country’s best tourism operator has launched a new premium cruise.