Travel

As we took a leisurely dip in the hotel swimming pool on a scorching hot afternoon I couldn't help thinking we'd hit the jackpot by choosing to stay at Pavillon D'Orient for our 4 nights in Siem Riep (Cambodia).

With about four weeks to go until we leave on our trip to Japan and Italy, the excitement is certainly building in our household.

Alaska is a tourist destination like no other. The best time to visit this rather large ...

I have just completed the last leg of my Hauraki rail trail journey - Paeroa to Thames. There is a little bit of uphill, but in the main the landscape is flat with gravel/dirt tracks.

To appreciate the beauty and history of Kapiti Island you need to overnight at Kapiti Island Nature Lodge. This is the only accommodation available on the island.

It's early morning and the sun is already out in Taumaranui. We are about to embark on the Twenty Tunnel Forgotten World Adventures Rail tour to ride the rails.

Once you have chosen your destination there are quite a few things that have to be done before you hop on that plane. Here's a checklist that may help you out!

I am sure not too many of us relish the thought of long haul flights. Even with the super slick airlines of today it is still hard going sitting in one place for hours on end. However, with good planning you can make this part of the journey enjoyable.

We've flown many times to the United States, with flights to Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco (and also direct to Vancouver in Canada).

Plus your chance to win a 2 night bed and breakfast package! One of the most popular year round destinations is Northland. A mild climate, picturesque coastline and abundance of things to do and see, make it an ideal place to visit.