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Imagine watching the Milky Way on an underwater hot spring hammock in the mountains.

Was someone hallucinating when they told me about pyramids in New Zealand? Turns out, it’s true. And they are millions of years old.

New Zealand’s largest and steepest slide has opened in Hanmer Springs. We take it for a test ride.

The rococo castles Augustusburg and Falkenlust in Bruhl are among the most important palace buildings of the 18th century. Let us show you the UNESCO World Heritage Site from a drone's perspective.

The waters teem with snapper and kingfish in the Poor Knights Islands.

What happens when the least coordinated person you know tests the viral sensation that is the Rere Rockslide.

Here are seven reasons to put the East Cape on your new year bucket list.

Pepin Island is quite literally Middle Earth, and it’s very close to the centre of New Zealand.

Are you on-trend for 2021?

At an overwater resort deep in the South Island, you'll find Spartacus - the Spa Boat. Brook Sabin and Radha Engling checked it out.

It's not often that you'll find the best things do in a region are free - but in Taranaki, nine out of ten of the top-rated tourist attractions don't cost a cent.

We take a peek inside the secret Goblin Forest on the slopes of Mt Taranaki, complete with a naturally formed rock slide.

From monster scooters to New Zealand's highest parasail, you can have some serious fun for under a hundred.

During a pandemic, and in general, there are a few precautions to take when flying to avoid germs.

COVID-19 may make it feel like summer has been cancelled this year.

The company's virtual offerings were first launched in April when COVID-19 cases were steadily increasing in the United States.

The Donkey Bay Inn is nestled on its own beach near Russell, 3.5 hours north of Auckland.

It's a cross between a fighter jet and torpedo - that looks like a shark - and this Queenstown ride has been discounted to encourage more Kiwis to travel.

After we come down alert levels, we're likely to see road trips surge in popularity.

Wake up among the vines, and the day just gets better from there.

These wild stingrays love a bit of affection, and even give you a stingray ‘kiss’ back.

We could have a once in a generation opportunity to see this mighty glacier-carved fiord without foreign tourists.

Hidden in the hills of Kāpiti is a Kiwi invention that will see you take the controls of your own aircraft that reaches 80km/h.

Hidden in native bush is a three-storey fairytale you can rent for the night.

These little cabins for couples transform into private cinemas.

We've scoured the country, from Northland to Otago, for some of our best backyard secrets.

The region is even home to the highest cafe in New Zealand.

This West Coast destination is home to some of our most remarkable landscapes.

Can't get to Europe? Try this Kiwi destination instead when we're allowed to travel again.

A million tourists were expected this year; now it sits empty.

After a few wines, a South Island couple decided they'd build a giant boot hotel. Now, you can stay in this fairytale retreat.

Drink hot chocolate above the clouds, staring at some of our most awe-inspiring mountains.

From Waikato to the Bay of Islands, we reveal three subterranean secret spots you can escape to.

Here's an unexpected place for your post-lockdown travel list.

New Zealand treasures to visit before it's too late.

Deep underground on the West Coast, you'll float through a secret city glowing blue.

When it comes to beauty and affordability, Marlborough rises above the rest.

It's a glimpse into how the world looked 200 million years ago.

Want to have a tropical island escape without leaving New Zealand? Try this...

Let's hope by winter we're able to move around the country.

From luxury caves to star domes, here are the best glamping retreats around the country.

A new glamping retreat has all the little luxury touches, like a spa bath and three fires to keep you toasty.

The Cave at Crab Cove is an adults-only romantic escape in the Far North.

Could this fairytale adults-only hobbit hideaway be New Zealand's most romantic escape?

Imagine taking off in a helicopter for a private tour of the Gibbs sculpture farm, before landing at a vineyard for lunch, and touring New Zealand's funkiest open-air art gallery. This is art, in serious style.

How about a cheeseburger doughnut? Or an R18 “Naughty Snickers” with bourbon salted caramel? One small New Zealand town is going crazy over doughnuts.

Royce Southen visits Wrights Hill gun emplacements for the first time since a life threatening fall in the 1950's.

An Akaroa dolphin tour uses dolphin dogs to help find one of the world's rarest dolphins.

​​​​​​​A South Island airline is so keen for Kiwis to see the mountains up close, it’s offering the "world's best" scenic flight for $99.

As many countries around the world start to eases their lockdowns and stay at home orders, others are starting to reopen for travel.

Florida International University's Stephen P. Leatherman has revealed his annual rankings of America's best beaches.

This adventure is called The Squeeze, and it has the perfect mix of adventure, excitement, and relaxation.

While we're all isolating, we want to keep showing you our great country. It's not often the best things to do in a region are free.

Foreign tourists make up 86 per cent of visitors to Franz Josef glacier: but not anymore.

Australia's version of the Galapagos Islands was badly burned in recent bushfires, but Brook Sabin and Radha Engling discover why Kiwis should still head there.

For the next 18 months, NZ could be our main playground. Lucky then there's so much to do here.

It's the largest hot spring in the world - yet most Kiwis don't know about it.

A world-first design sees two push bikes fused together on a rail line, with a steel chassis holding them in place

When it's safe to travel again, boom netting is crazy Kiwi fun.

The sisters spent 21 days naked in the African wilderness with just a machete and bow and arrow.

The backbone of Stewart Island's economy is foreign tourists: the island needs our help.

We wish we were self-isolating here. Just one couple can access this private pool at a time.

Foreign tourists usually pump $47 million into the economy each day. But not any more.

While we're all at home daydreaming, here are some of our best escapes to add to the bucket list.

This vehicle could be the solution for semi-social distancing breaks, the Z-Triton combines a house, a boat and tricycle. It is a holiday on wheels!. The tiny electric camper is the brainchild of a latvian designer, Algars Lauzis from design studi...

No holiday booked? Here are six easy escapes around NZ.

Cycling the coast of Brazil, World Nomad Albert Sans discovers a unique interaction between man and dolphins at Molhes Da Barra De Laguna, in Santa Catarina. Using skills passed from father to son over decades, fishermen gather each day to catch f...

Visit the new Ovolo Hotel, Woolloomooloo, Sydney. This ultra hip new hotel offers many free features to guests, while offering amazing suites.

Some travel experts say waiting until the last minute can produce good deals It is because hotels would rather rooms be filled than stay empty.

A simple Google search on your computer can open the virtual door to these travel destinations

These tiny glass cabins located in remote iceland take stargazing to the next level. Situated just outside of Reykjavik, ÖÖD has nestled two luxurious glass cabins into the spectacular nordic landscape. Thanks to a collaboration with Panorama Glas...

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The California villa will be available for a one-time, two-night stay.

That water’s lovely out here. Welcome to MojoTravels and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the The World’s Best Crystal Clear Water Beaches. For this list, we’re looking at beaches around the world that offer travelers gorgeous a...

Our world is changing before our very eyes, and unfortunately, it’s not always for the better. Welcome to MojoTravels, and today we're counting down our picks for the Top 10 Destinations You Need to Visit Before They Are Destroyed by Climate Cha...

Rotorua's newest attraction has got to be top of your bucket list, writes Brook Sabin.

If you had a holiday planned, here's the New Zealand equivalent you can still look forward to when our alert levels drop enough to allow domestic travel.

It's a tough time for travel, but we can still learn about all the amazing travel experiences Aotearoa has to offer.

Combine thermal pools, a massage, wineries, and a few adrenaline-pumping activities - all in a cute mountain town – and you get New Zealand’s best hot springs escape.

If the world flipped upside down Napier would be smack in the middle of The Mediterranean - I'll drink to that.

New Zealand has seen a boom in glamping retreats, so we’ve tested out 10 of the best: from a clifftop hot tub escape to a hobbit hideaway.

NZ has an area so precious, it's been compared to the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon - but few Kiwis get there.

From volcanos to spa parks and even glaciers - we're blessed with a vast array of gratis activities.

Stuff travel writer Brook Sabin stayed at the retreat during winter and said it really feels like another world.

A cinematic snapshot of the real Mexico.

Experience the best of the Barossa Valley Wine Region.

Viking Sun is the world's longest duration cruise

Is the life of a full-time traveller all that it's cracked up to be?

DW viewer Geovanna shows you around San Jose, Costa Rica's capital, from the cathedral to the market. She also takes you to see stunning flora and fauna at La Paz Waterfall Gardens.

Vienna is famous for its food -- including Wiener Schnitzel and Sachertorte. We talk to a chef and a pastry chef to find out what makes these dishes so special.

Getting from one place to another has never been so much fun. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the Top 10 Most Unique Bridges in the World. For this list, we’ll be taking a look at some of the coolest b...

Join World Nomad Joel, in Washington state where he meets Native American Indians who introduce him to their delicious food, generous hospitality, music, dance, and most profoundly, the custom of the sweat lodge. As a dancer by profession, Joel jo...

A preview of the Viking Mississippi launching in 2022 - A state of the art River Cruise ship, cruising the great Mississippi River.

David Beckham shows us the design elements that make up London city that will be showcased in the new hotel: Londoner Macau

Cruise South America aboard the cruise ship Ponant. As a smaller ship, it can go places no other ship can, all in total luxury.

‘The Palace’ aboard the Explorer Dream is an exclusive luxury escape. Go inside ‘The Palace’, a members only private section hidden inside this mega ship.

Cruise through Asia with Viking Cruises from Bangkok to Bali, all without having to unpack more than once.

Cruise to Portugal on Viking Cruises , A tour around this stunning country from Lisbon to Porto.

Join in the cooking at the Chef's Table aboard the Viking Sea. Taste the local fare with the Viking Sea’s master chefs at the exclusive chef's table.