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The Best Places to Go in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in 2024

For First Nations cultural immersions, world-class wines, and top surfing spots.

Emilia Wickstead, Air New Zealand's new uniform designer, on her inspiration for the airline's fashionable new era

We caught up with the London-based Kiwi designer following the announcement.

Where is the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup?

The event kicks off on 20 July

The most incredible castle wedding venues in the world

From gargoyle clad turrets to rosy pink palaces, these castles are what fairytales are made of

The world's first ‘winery airline’ will be taking off in 2023

Invivo Air will serve up wines at 18,000ft, but there is a small catch
Destinations

New Zealand reopens to tourists: new travel rules explained

New Zealand's borders have been closed to UK citizens since the start of the pandemic – but travellers are finally allowed to re-enter

A local's guide to New Zealand

Designer Lillie Toogood and entrepreneur Dirk Paetzold on where to eat in Auckland and escape from the city
Inspiration

Where is the new 'The Lord of the Rings' series filmed?

Middle Earth? Not quite. Here's where the long-awaited prequel was shot
Style & Culture

Where is 'The Luminaries' filmed?

Based on the multi-layered, Booker Prize-winning novel, this new six-part drama heads to New Zealand’s West Coast during the gold rush years
Inspiration

What life in New Zealand is like as lockdown starts to lift

Writer Alexia Santamaria lives in the outskirts of Auckland. As the country manages to contain the virus, she explains what life is like in New Zealand
Inspiration

James Bell Co-founder of The Turquoise Holiday Company shares his favourite places in the world

The latest in our insiders' insider guides
Inspiration

Is fly fishing the new surfing?

Fishing is having a moment right now, as the sport gets a sharp reboot with more adventurous locations and exciting techniques
Style & Culture

Why you shouldn't tag your location on Instagram

There's much more to the geotagging debate than whether you should tag your photos on social media, it's also a question of sustainability and the dangers on overtourism