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'Is business class worth the bother?': 3 flights, 3 cabin classes on an Emirates A380
If you’ve ever considered treating yourself to an upgrade, this is the guide for you.
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We rank 9 airlines' ultra-luxurious amenity kits for high fliers
We review 9 airline kits and discover two clear winners.
Luxury spots for snoozing under the stars
From eco pods to rainforest tree huts, these options have comfort as well as views.
Airline amenity kit review: The ultimate travel kits
Sarah Pollock and Ashleigh Cometti choose their favourite airline amenity kits. Video / NZ Herald
Airline amenity kit review: America & South America
Sarah Pollock and Ashleigh Cometti review airline amenity kits from the America & South America region. Video / NZ Herald
Airline amenity kit review: Oceania
Sarah Pollock and Ashleigh Cometti review airline amenity kits from the Oceania region. Video / NZ Herald
This Coachella Valley resort has 41 pools, 100 types of tequila, and a star-studded legacy
The Life Aquatic: For the ultimate resort experience, just add 41 pools.
The most luxurious things you can do in North America right now
When you have cash to flash, these cities will gladly show you a superlative time.
Looking for luxury? Check out these new attractions in NZ and Australia
Perfect for a Lotto winner, or anyone who wants to treat themselves.
I've worked at a wellness retreat for 8 years. Here are my top wellness travel tips.
From nut bags to restaurant research, here's how to stay well on the go.
This luxury hotel room cost $820 per night — is it worth the experience?
Room check: What makes the new Capella Sydney stand out among luxury hotels?
This hotel has the best views of Positano on the Amalfi Coast
Casa Angelina is a high-end stay, but is it worth the price tag?
Asia holidays: How to spend a luxury stopover in three Asian cities
If your next trip involves a stopover in Asia, make it a deluxe one.
Walk into paradise: The new luxury walking holiday in Western Australia's outback
This remote resort provides a backstage pass to the rugged Kimberley region.
I stayed on a famous private island in Australia and it felt like White Lotus
Live out your Jennifer Coolidge dreams on this private island.
The crème de la crème: Inside Europe's most luxurious accommodation
Luxury defined: Europe's finest suites and escapades.
A world away: 'Abandon all sense of reality' on board this luxury cruise ship
The world of ultra-luxury cruising not only takes the cake, it takes the tiramisu.
Cruising just got better: These 7 ships raise the bar with luxury restaurants onboard
Go beyond the buffet and take a look inside the most luxurious cruise ship restaurants.
8 things you can't miss out on while on a luxury cruise ship
From spa bliss to helicopter thrills: cruise experiences that exude luxury.
Warm nuts and Kylie Minogue's masseuse: These are the best things about luxury travel
Herald writers share their favourite things about their most extravagant travels.
Cruise companies defend subsea safety following Titan tragedy
Submarines have become increasingly common on high-end adventure vessels.
How Air NZ’s Skynest cleared vertical cabin designs for take off
Vertical cabin designs might finally solve this familiar seat problem...
Watch: Inside the Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
NZ Herald takes you inside the Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. Video / Grant Bradley / Estelle Sarney
Watch: Onboard the all new Emirates Premium Economy
Emirates country manager for NZ Chris Lethbridge reveals the all new Emirates Premium Economy onboard their Airbus A380. Video / NZ Herald
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? - What it's like on board a luxury six-star cruise ship
You'll soon become accustomed to the lifestyle on Silvermuse. Yes, you do belong here.
Woman hits back at 'haters' after flying her dog business class
This is not just a dog, this is my daughter, she said.
Qantas unveils 'flying hotel rooms' going to New York on Project Sunrise
The airline unveiled flying boutique hotel rooms. With wardrobes, beds and recliners.
Caviar and penguin colonies: World’s most luxurious icebreaker calls into Christchurch
Inside the polar-class vessel are luxuries that the Terra Nova expedition did without.
Private jumbo jet scrapped after just 30 hours in the air
Parts from the luxury jet liner have a future flying parcels rather than Saudi royals.
Why the world's most famous train is becoming a cruise line
The luxury rail company is branching out into hotels, hospitality and now cruises.