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Buried treasure: Golden days in one of Fiji's untouched hideaways
This untouched slice of paradise offers a different experience of the South Pacific,
Latest from Shandelle Battersby
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Seeing Singapore on the world's first vintage Vespa sidecar tour
We've found the most fun way to explore the sights and sounds of Singapore.
Stopover Special: The best breaks on your way to Europe
Shandelle Battersby looks at the best short breaks on your long haul
Brexit break: Why we still want to holiday in the UK
Yes Brexit has been ugly but the UK still has plenty to offer the curious traveller.
Unfamiliar waters: Cruising the world's most interesting rivers
These are some of the best experience you can have off ship during a river cruise.
Ship to shore: Six lesser-known port stops worth exploring
These port stops might not be on your radar — but they are worth getting excited about.
Cruising: Best cocktails to suit your voyage
We've come up with some on-theme tipples to get you in the cruise mood.
Cruising: Tips for first timers
Shandelle Battersby shares what you need to know before your first cruise.
Room Check: Mekong Charm Riverside
Shandelle Battersby checks into Mekong Charm Riverside, Luang Prabang, Laos.
Room Check: The Atlanta Hotel
Shandelle Battersby checks in to one of Bangkok's oldest hotels — The Atlanta Hotel.
Flight Check: Koh Samui to Luang Prabang
Shandelle Battersby flies Bangkok Airways from Koh Samui to Luang Prabang.
Flight check: Auckland to Los Angeles
Shandelle Battersby flies aboard NZ2 from Auckland to Los Angeles.
Washington: Friends in high places
A world-class art museum in the western US benefited from some surprising patrons.
Washington DC: Capitol at night
The monuments and memorials of DC can be seen in a new light after dark.
Room check: The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
Shandelle Battersby checks into the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa.
San Diego: We like it hot
In the Southern Californian heat, Shandelle Battersby finds much to like.
Room check: The Heritage Collection Reef Resort
Shandelle Battersby checks into the Heritage Collection Reef Resort, Great Lake Taupo.
Flight check: Wellington to Taupo
Shandelle Battersby flies Sounds Air S8802 from Wellington to Taupo.
Room check: The Grande Colonial La Jolla Cove
Shandelle Battersby checks into the Grande Colonial La Jolla Cove, San Diego.
Room check: The Sofitel Resort and Spa Fiji
Aimee Shaw checks into the Sofitel Resort and Spa Fiji.
Room check: The Heritage Collection Marlborough Vintners Hotel
Shandelle Battersby checks into the Heritage Collection Marlborough Vintners Hotel.
Flight check: Auckland to Long Beach
Flying out of Honolulu to Long Beach, California from Auckland on Hawaiian Airlines.
Lake Taupo trout: The ones that get away
Shandelle Battersby falls for the pleasures of chasing trout on Lake Taupo.
Marlborough: Sounds engaging
A Marlborough break includes historic heroes and a unique mail service.
Flight check: Blenheim to Wellington
Shandelle Battersby flies aboard NZ8736 from Blenheim to Wellington.
A-bomb's Kiwi link in the American North West
Shandelle Battersby has an uneasy time at an exhibition about nuclear warfare.
Room check: The Residence Inn Anaheim Resort/Convention Center
Shandelle Battersby checks into the Residence Inn Anaheim Resort/Convention Center.
Palm Springs: Time in the sun
Three great options for your time in the sun, from Shandelle Battersby.