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Food & water

Centuries after spice and ceramic merchants converged on Hoi An, the Vietnamese river city still trades in the...

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On the menu

A trip through some of downtown Napier’s tastiest offerings.

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Capella Hanoi

It took seven years to build and fit out the city’s most luxurious hotel, designed to celebrate the 1920s and everything opera.

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Weekend in Taupō

Take the plunge and immerse yourself in this outdoor adventures playground.

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All summer long

Dominated by its sacred maunga rising proudly at the end of one of Aotearoa’s most beautiful beaches, the Bay of Plenty’s...

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Lake superior

There are treasures to be found in and around Lake Taupō.

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Taste local

A Bay of Plenty festival celebrates innovative fare crafted from the best of the region.

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Gisborne gold

Nature’s best is showcased on the East Coast, a region brimming with fruits of thevine, autumn adventure trails and...

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Let it snow

Even a bad day's skiing at Big White Ski Resort is simply stunning.

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Blue sky city

Slow your hurry to the Rockies and check out one of the sunniest and friendliest spots in Canada.

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Castle queen

Forget fiction. The queen of Riverstone Castle can spin a rollicking yarn to rival any imagined tale, while showing paying...

STUFF

Raglan eats

Slices of New Zealand fruity goodness are feeding homesick Kiwis and newfound fans overseas, thanks to an innovative...

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