Worldwide Destinations

Great Ocean Rd and the Great Outdoors

Victoria’s renowned Great Ocean Rd boasts some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in the world, with quaint seaside towns, rugged coastlines and an abundance of native wildlife.

Winery hopping in the Yarra Valley

Victoria's Yarra Valley has more than 140 wineries and 48 cellar doors. We sampled a few of the best on a full-day wine tour.

Re, Oleron pearls of the Atlantic

The French islands of Re and Oleron off the west coast of France have become chic and expensive, but not flashy like the French Riviera.

Embracing Hemingway's Paris

Following the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway around Paris leads travellers to intimate cafes, American-themed bars and a famous bookshop.

A taste of real Turkey

Turkey gets inundated with tourists especially in summer so to escape the crowds head to the Aegean coastline where you can unearths some hidden gems.

Feasting through the fjords

With dramatic scenery and never-ending plates of food, a trip around the Norwegian fjords and Scottish Highlands is a feast for eyes and taste buds.

Italy's Cinque Terre - hikes with a view

Italy's hilly Cinque Terre region provides five-star views and hikes around five spectacularly beautiful fishing villages.

An O'ahu road trip: shop, surf and snorkel

To visit Honolulu without venturing further than the resort-clad Waikiki would be like eating a Trumpet but discarding the cone. You just don’t do it.

Huahine Island - a Polynesian paradise

Huahine Island is one of the best-kept secrets of French Polynesia, with beautiful white beaches and an unspoiled coastline.

Kakadu National Park: An ancient beauty

When a sign saying "modern art" is referring to paintings made within the last 1000 years, you know you're in a seriously ancient place.

A couple's retreat to Vomo Island Resort

Whether it's for a honeymoon, special anniversary or just a well-deserved break with your other half, Vomo Island Resort is the ultimate couple's getaway.

Eat your way around Melbourne

Melbourne is most certainly not the town to visit while trying to stick to any kind of diet.

On Tonga time

Chris Long laps up the gentler pace and ageless charm of Tongatapu, the main island group of Tonga.

Sampling the gourmet delights of Auckland

Originating in Wellington, Zest food tours have expanded to Auckland in an attempt to showcase the best of everything involving gourmet food, coffee, wine and shopping.

Ooh la la - Paris

Jacqui Thomas and her 7-year old daughter are back-packing the world. This week they're in Paris...

NZ golf course named best in world

Australia's Luxury Travel Magazine has named a New Zealand golf course as the best in the world.

Exploring Palma de Mallorca

After several months backpacking around the world, Jacqui Thomas and her 7 year old daughter needed a haven to recharge their batteries – that special place turned out to be Palma de Mallorca.

Matakauri Lodge makes Conde Nast hot list

Prestigious US travel magazine <i>Conde Nast Traveller</i> has named New Zealand’s Matakauri Lodge in its Hot List 2011, announced over the weekend.

A Child Friendly Visit to Amsterdam

Jacqui Thomas, and her intrepid 7 year old daughter, continue their round the world backpacking adventure to discover there is more to Amsterdam than hash cookies and the Red Light District.

Best of... New Zealand

Kiwi Experience polled the 'best of' in New Zealand for hot spots and hidden gems. This is what they discovered - do you agree?