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The world’s best family destinations, and your top tips for what to do there
Another category win for one NZ destination, but which Pacific island took second place?
Rethinking El Salvador via surf and solo travel
Inside Mizata, El Salvador’s hidden surf haven defying its risky reputation.
Aesop and Le Labo stores coming to Auckland Airport this year
The international terminal's beauty boost is part of a retail and duty-free refresh.
Tall Blacks return to Philippines as safety concerns reshape World Cup
The Philippines will host the group, denying New Zealand home games.
Cruising again? Industry eyes better times amid push for more visitors
Port of Auckland plans to upgrade the cruise facilities inside Shed 10.
NZ Herald Travel Readers’ Choice Awards: Which location tops bucket list?
Here are the dream destinations that lead Herald readers' 2026 bucket lists.
Travel Readers' Choice Awards 2026: The world's best cities, as voted by you
One country made the list five times. But which city was the ultimate winner?
The world's best international travel destinations – according to you
In a hotly contested category, there was one clear winner. Have you been there yet?
Europe, Morocco, Queenstown and Australia travel deals
Save on cruises, tours and hotel stays across New Zealand and overseas.
NZ Herald Travel Readers' Choice Awards 2026: All your winners revealed
From Queenstown to the Maldives: the places Herald readers love most.
The Wellington burger that comes to you, plus more new travel experiences
Five new travel experiences worth putting on your radar.
Spain imposes border checks on travellers from Italy after migrant rush
Spain will check Italy travellers from midnight Saturday until September 7.
'We thought we would die': 17 hurt after flight drops 300ft in turbulence
India’s aviation regulator has launched an investigation.
‘Just trying to survive’: Mothers plead for help for trapped Kiwi hikers
Flooding and landslides have made their exit route impassable.
Travel Alerts: Chocolate, Cold Plunges and Broadway Classics
Five new reasons to travel this season.
The hidden cost of moving overseas: Grief from 18,000km away
One often thinks of what they gain by moving abroad, not the goodbyes.
Kiwi expands hotel business in Bali
Gavin Faull of Swiss-Belhotel International speaks about expansion from the new Ashva Swiss-Belresort Ubud hotel in Bali. Video / NZ Herald
Why Cape Town is Africa’s most surprising family friendly destination
From penguins to poolside views: How to do Cape Town with kids, safely and simply.
British woman’s body found in suitcase in Athens
Greek media named the 38-year-old as Elisabeth-Jane Ross.
Five days on the Mekong: An unforgettable, flight-free family journey
'It was one of the best decisions we ever made.'
It's time for Kiwis to rethink travelling to Europe in the height of summer
OPINION: Heatwaves and wildfires should mean change when we travel to the UK and Europe.
Air NZ apologises after mum's 30-hour Bali flight ordeal with autistic son
The ordeal involved three countries, multiple aircraft and no Skycouch.
Kiwi's experiment shows need for new UK passport 'pointless'
Overseas UK passport applications topped 300,000 in Q1 2026.
Madagascar to Mexico City: Kiwi celebs reveal their favourite travel spots
Vote for your favourites and you can be in to win a $10k trip to Sri Lanka for two.
Hot Take: The stays I remember are the ones that made me uneasy
OPINION: Forget the five-star resort. My best stays were a capsule, a cave and a corridor.
Travel alert 'strongly' advises New Zealanders to avoid Middle East
US and Iranian strikes have been reported across multiple cities in the region.
Edible souvenirs: These Korean flavours show its cuisine is more than trends
The Korean food and drink experience serves up more than just K-barbecue.
World's first giga-dive roller coaster | Ryan Bridge TODAY
TripNotes podcast host Lorna Riley previews the opening of Sydney's new airport, a record-breaking roller coaster and how to win a trip to Sri Lanka. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Kiwi stars reveal their favourite travel spots - vote for yours and be in to win
Tell us your favourite places and you can be in to win a $10k trip to Sri Lanka for two.