Holidays are calling, the leave is approved, mentally you’ve checked-out of reality already – but where to go in Queensland for the ultimate holiday?Pristine beaches are a must. A tropical paradise would be nice. And you’d be stoked to chill…
Which resorts have swimmable beaches in Cabo San Lucas and the tourist corridor? Where can you walk out of your hotel room in Los Cabos and go for a swim in the ocean?At most beach resort areas around the world,…
Deal of the week: You’ll have a rare old timeKhao Sok National Park is two hours’ drive from Phuket. You’ll wander in one of the oldest rainforests in the world amid deep-blue lakes, waterfalls and towering limestone peaks. More than…
The law of diminishing returns is when the more you pay for something the less you get.At a glance this might also describe to the pricing of cruise fares; the more you pay, the smaller your boat shrinks.For as little…
As US airlines move to add more gender options for “non-binary” travellers booking tickets, Air New Zealand has announced it is also working on similar plans.In a statement to the Herald , the airline said it was “currently exploring how…
Jesse Mulligan checks into the Lodge at Craggy Range, Hawke’s Bay.Getting there:Hire a rental car from Napier airport or, if you want to make an impression, arrive via one of the hang gliders launching from the top of the mountain…
Stephanie Holmes completes her first ocean swims with a heart full of pride, and a gold medal.While most sensible New Zealanders spent last winter doing their best to stay warm and dry, I frequently found myself tepid and wet. It…
Thailand has launched a new electronic visa on arrival system for international travellers.The service offers travellers a new experience when entering the country at the Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueng airports in Bangkok, as well as at Phuket and Chiang Mai…
A remote and rugged visit goes back, way back, writes Alexander Robertson.At a time when parts of the world are experiencing unsustainable tourism, Intrepid Travel is getting back to its roots as it kindles a new partnership with the Yolngu…
There are 63 crystal-clear bays, 20 white-sand beaches and 8000-10,000 furry little locals, writes David Skipwith.It’s easy to see how confused early European visitors mistook the quokkas on Rottnest Island for rats — but these little marsupials are heaps cuter.No…
