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Ask Away: Explore by rail at your own pace
In July, during the New Zealand university holidays, we would like to tour all the cantons of Switzerland, or the same in France visiting the western regions. We have no desire to be running from o…
Moreton Island: Depths to the dunes in a day
Olivia Fairhurst has the perfect summer’s day snorkelling and tobogganing island-style in Queensland.As the catamaran ferry glides through the ocean, a strip of land comes into view. Thirty e…
Flying from Auckland to Rēkohu with Air Chathams
Elisabeth Easther flies aboard Air Chathams flight 3C591 from Auckland to Rēkohu, Chatham Island.The Plane: A Convair 580, the fastest multi-engine turbo-prop aircraft operating in Aotearoa.Du…
Stewart Island: For the raw rugged up
A three-day school holiday family trek on Stewart Island is the way to go for Ben Taylor.As usual, the school holidays arrive too quickly. Many families pack their togs and head north to warmer cli…
Air New Zealand named best in South Pacific by TripAdvisor awards, but drops in global rankings
Air New Zealand has been named the best airline in the South Pacific by travel site TripAdvisor – but its ranking has dropped among global carriers.The website announced the winners of its Tr…
Royal Central Hotel, the Palm, invites guests to celebrate Earth Hour
Royal Central Hotel, the Palm, has invited diners to celebrate Earth Hour with two special dining promotions on Saturday, March 30th from 20:30 onwards.Guests can enjoy unlimited BBQ with a glass o…
Staying at Tropica Island Resort, Fiji
Tracey Bond checks into Tropica Island Resort, Fiji.Location: Malolo Island, Fiji.Check-in: We were met off the speedboat by singing staff members, and a welcome drink. Check-in was in the room and…
Mantra Epping prepares to debut in May
Mantra Epping, a new-build $80 million hotel development in Melbourne’s booming north, is on track to open in May.Designed by architects Peddle Thorp and Bruce Henderson Interiors, the two-wi…
Korean Air signs interline deal with Flybe
Korean Air has announced an interline agreement with Flybe, which will enable agents to book Korean Air flights from regional airports in their global distribution system.Travel agents will be able…