Here's a look at some destinations around the world that will be making news in 2018.

Family faces a $200,000 bill to keep their daughter alive after scooter accident in Bali.

What you need to know to protect yourself and, in a worst-case scenario, save yourself.

You can still find traces of Ol' Blue Eyes in Sin City if you know where to look.

A trip to this Brazilian town on the cusp of summer yields a holiday unlike any other.

Palau has become the first country to ask visitors to sign a conservation pledge on entry.

An Italian city has earned its UNESCO status for the most awesome reason.

Waikiki-style Asian fusion converts even the fussiest eater, finds Martin Silk.

Stephanie Holmes' top picks from a year on the road ... and in the air.

Justine Tyerman encounters good humour and some odd food items on a road trip in Laos.

To tour the Golden Triangle is to observe the core of the country's multifaceted history.

The capital lights up at Christmas and becomes a city of markets, writes Alkimos Sartoros.

Air New Zealand is scrambling to find more aircraft after problems with Rolls-Royce engines on its Dreamliners forced flight cancellations and delays during the next four days.

After a visit to the Arctic home of Santa and his elves, Bev Wood is now a believer.

Dionne Christian gives her picks for one of the world's most wonderful festivals.

Kiwis are exploring our family history through travel, but our pets are holding us back.

Helen Van Berkel visits the shrine of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Because what's the point of travelling the world if you can't show off on Instagram?

Which destinations really do live up to the hype? According to Reddit, New Zealand does.

Uncovering forebears dashes dreams of nobility for Simon Dallow.

New Zealand has taken out top place in UK competition for the past four years.

Figures released by Flight Centre show Kiwis are holidaying in places you may not expect.

Breakers star DJ Newbill tells you how to see the best of his hometown, Philadelphia.

Albert Stumma finds spectacular sights in Portugal's second city.

Imran Ali gets a taste of the electric atmosphere at Suncorp Stadium.

Welcome to the Iditarod, writes Anna Harrison.

Stephanie Holmes steps into a glass box suspended 412m above the streets of Chicago.

Helen van Berkel checks into the Crest Resort and Pool Villas in Phuket, Thailand

Winston Aldworth discovers a Fijian day retreat with a difference on Malamala Island.

Ben O'Brien flies from Auckland to Chengdu on Sichuan Airlines 3U8909