Santa and his elves may get most of the attention around the holidays, but one California hotel is paying homage to another Christmas character: the nutcracker. The El Capitan Hotel in Merced, California, was once a train depot for passengers making the journey to Yosemite […]
From the biggest beach parties to the most spectacular fireworks on the planet, here are our suggestions of where to see in the New Year in style It’s easy to sneer at New Year’s Eve: too expensive, too crowded, too […]
As border restrictions ease and more tourist destinations reopen across the world, travel-thirsty New Zealanders are leaping at the chance to visit other countries once again, recent travel insurance statistics indicate. Several insurance providers have reported a surge in demand […]
What is going on with air travel lately? Can we get through a week without disaster and disruption? No matter what good travel habits you have — traveling with only a carry-on, flying in at least two days before an important […]
Embarking on a culinary adventure in Asia is a sensory delight, where the vibrant flavours, aromatic spices, and diverse textures create a symphony for the taste buds. From street food stalls to upscale restaurants, Asia’s gastronomic landscape is a treasure […]
Long gone are the days we are seen as just a town offering big beer brands and chicken parmas. The city has embraced some cool craft food and drink businesses which locals and tourists are rejoicing over. Port Macquarie has […]
What is Australia Day you ask? For most Aussies it is a day off work, a reason to whip out the old Barbie and have a few too many beers. Most Aussies venture to a nearby backyard, beach or park […]
The airplane seat recline button — so controversial that it inspired an entire micro-industry of devices to stop the passenger in front leaning into your space. At one point in time all economy class airline seats had built-in recline. Today, […]
New Zealand’s national day. Every year on 6 February – Waitangi Day – people of all communities and backgrounds gather at Waitangi to commemorate the first signing of New Zealand’s founding document: Te Tiriti o Waitangi, The Treaty of Waitangi, […]
CYCLONE GABRIELLE UPDATE 2:04PM• All flights to or from Kerikeri and Whangarei between midday today and Tuesday morning are cancelled• All turboprop flights to, from or through Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Taupo from midday today through to midday Tuesday are […]
