Deal of the week: River cruise though RussiaIf you’ve never thought ofriver cruising in Russia, considerthe novelty of sailing into Septemberfrom St Petersburg to Moscow over 11 days. The August…
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Cycling in Madagascar and changing lives in Kenya
Elisabeth Easther talks to everyday explorers about their best travel memories.After 30 years at the helm of a large architectural practice, Chris van Ryn gave it all away to become a freelance travel…
Japan: Tips for visiting Studio Ghibli, Tokyo’s legendary animation museum
Sandra Simpson joins the animated fans at Tokyo’s legendary Ghibli Museum, and gives her guide for what to expect while you’re there.WHATGhibli Museum, Mitaka, Tokyo. Created by Japan&rsqu…
Camping in the Carterton Holiday Park
Would you go there again is the first question to be asked after staying in a campground.After a four day family tenting holiday at Carterton Holiday Park my answer was a resounding yes.Holidaying in …
Uncertain future of the luxurious floating hotel
A luxury hotel ship has been moored at its original destination for just over a year: the John Brewer Reef in Australia, about 70 kilometers from Townsville, Queensland. The floating hotel has 200 roo…
Hotel review: Oaks Wellington Hotel
Pamela Wade checks into the recently-opened Oaks Wellington Hotel.Check-in experience: The lobby is typical of the whole hotel — light, airy and contemporary. Set back from the bustle of Co…
Hundreds of planes diverted by Middle East unrest
Analysis of travel data has revealed the dramatic impact of the decision by airlines to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace.More than a thousand fights a week from destinations throughout the Middle East…
Tourism Australia launches bushfire resource for travellers
Tourism Australia has developed a resource for agents or travellers currently visiting or planning to visit the country in response to the ongoing bushfire situation.The new portal shows which tourism…
Hutchinson appointed chief executive of Rotana
Guy Hutchinson has taken over as the permanent president and chief executive Rotana Hotels & Resorts.He has held the position in an acting capacity since the departure of Omer Kaddouri from the co…
Island Hopping: Kāpiti Island – going back in time
The Herald discovers the secrets of the best New Zealand islands to visit this summer. Today: Kāpiti IslandA visitor to Kāpiti Island recently described it as “Zealandia on speed&rdquo…