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NewsYou Can Pay Tribute to Prince by Booking a Stay in the House From 'Purple Rain' Via Airbnb
Four decades since the iconic film hit cinemas, the newly restored abode includes pieces from Prince's own collection — and a secret room.
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NewsFrom Hiking to Sand Surfing: Here's How to Get Your Fill of Thrills in Regional Japan
Seek out these adrenaline-charged experiences across Japan on your next visit.
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NewsTwelve Incredible Australian Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland
You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots lie just off the coast of Australia.
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NewsThe World's Best 50 Hotels Has Named The Calile in Brisbane as Oceania and Australia's Top Spot for the Second Year in a Row
Two Australian hotels made the prestigious list in its second year, with The Tasman in Hobart also earning some love.
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NewsNow Open: QT's Lavish New Singapore Hotel Boasts 134 Rooms, a Rooftop Bar and Pool, and a Stellar Location
For the first time ever, the accommodation chain has set up shop outside of Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsThe Best Places to Go Glamping in New Zealand
Choose from seaside glamping spots, campsites in the mountains and tents scattered about countryside farms full of roaming sheep.
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NewsThe Best Day Spas in Wellington
Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a candle-lit coconut milk bath or a healing treatment involving lava shells at these luxury Wellington spas.
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NewsSkiing, Partying, Tunes and Bungee Jumping: Why Queenstown's Snow Machine Is a Must-Attend Fest
It may seem like just another festival on the surface, but repeat customers know this five-day blowout is so much more than that.
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NewsThe Best Ways to Celebrate Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Let's be real — your dad doesn't want another pair of socks.
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NewsTen of the Best Walks in and Around Wellington for 2024
Wellington is a city which is best explored on foot.
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GuideEight New Zealand Hair Salons to Hit Up When You're Prepping for a Big Event for 2024
Here's where you need to go when you want to look good (as hell).
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NewsA Cyclist's Guide to Getting Out of Wellington
Look beyond the city limits for your next weekend adventure — these quality cycling experiences are accessible by car, train and ferry.
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NewsFour Outdoor Pursuits to Round Off Autumn in Wellington
Enjoy the last of those crisp but clear days.
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GuideThe Eight Best Bookstores in Wellington
Because books are a whole lot more than just a few hundred printed pages that smell really great.
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NewsThe Most Romantic Places to Stay in Bali When Proposals and Honeymoons Come Calling
Perfect for those looking to honeymoon or just run away with their special someone.
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NewsOur Guide to the Best Glamping Sites Around Australia
Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.
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NewsSights of the Rising Sun: Where to Find Japan's Gorgeous Natural Gems
From magical sakura groves to mountains that split the sky, Japan's natural beauty is unbeatable. Start exploring with this guide.
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FeatureFind Out Why California Is the Ultimate Playground, No Matter How You Like To Travel
Whatever kind of traveller you are, California is the playground for you.
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FeatureCruising the Coast: Six Stunning Seaside Stops For a California Roadtrip
Few coastlines are as iconic as that of the Golden State.
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FeatureFrom Towering Redwoods to Vast Salt Plains, Here Are the Must-See Natural Wonders on a California Road Trip
The Golden State specialises in all things natural beauty with record-setting, jaw-dropping wonders everywhere you look.
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RestaurantHouse of Dumplings
117 Taranaki Street, Wellington
You will have your dumpling and eat it too.
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BarSouthern Cross
39 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro
The bar's ridiculously ‘gram-able courtyard is the perfect summer afternoon spot to sip on a cold one.
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RestaurantEkim Burgers
257 Cuba St, Te Aro
The best homemade burgers that you can’t actually make at home.
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RestaurantEnigma
128 Courtenay Place, Te Aro
Goliath-sized burgers and laid-back staff make Enigma a great late night haunt.
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RestaurantSweet Mother's Kitchen
5 Courtenay Place, Wellington
New Orleans staples fused with Mexican snack food.
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NewsComing Soon: QT Is Opening the Chain's First Hotel Outside of Australia and New Zealand in Singapore
From September 2024, you can check in at this 134-room Singapore hotel with a rooftop bar and pool right next to the Lau Pa Sat hawker centre.
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NewsFrom the 'Up' House to Prince's 'Purple Rain' Mansion, Airbnb's New Icons Listings Go Big on Pop Culture-Themed Stays
Thanks to the first 11 listings, you can also step inside 'X-Men ’97', sleep in the 'Inside Out 2' headquarters and be hosted by Doja Cat.
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FeatureA Beginner's Guide to the Greek Islands
Salty swims in turquoise waters, halloumi cooked to perfection (no squeaks here, thanks) and seemingly eternal sunshine? Welcome to your next Greek Island holiday.
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NewsSun, Sea and Sand Adventures: Three Must-Do Adventures in Beautiful Los Cabos
Make your trip to Mexico truly memorable and swap the Cancun craziness for the slower, more luxurious destination on the sparkling Pacific.
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NewsAcclaimed Spanish Restaurant-Turned-Museum El Bulli Is Becoming an Airbnb for One Night Only
Famous chef Ferran Adrià is opening up the unique spot with Mediterranean sea views for two people, and for free — but you do have to make your own way there.
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FeatureWellington Unplugged: Your Weekend Guide to Jim Beam Homegrown Festival, Feasting and Fun
If you're heading to Kiwi's favourite live music party, this is one guide you should bookmark.
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NewsPalm Cove in North Queensland Has Been Named the Best Beach in the World by Condé Nast 'Traveller'
Five other Australian beaches and one coastal New Zealand spot also made the cut on the full list of 34 spots, with half of the top ten hailing from Down Under.
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NewsSydney's Manly Beach Has Been Named the Seventh Best Beach in the World for 2024
Tripadvisor's yearly picks also include seven Australian locations and one from NZ on its list of the South Pacific's best beaches.
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NewsNow Open: Abstract Is the Karangahape Road Hotel Bringing a Slice of Brooklyn to Auckland
With sleek, chic but comfortable designs, Abstract is the hotel for the younger generation of guests.
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NewsJW Marriott Auckland Has Revealed 40 New Renovated Luxury Rooms — and You Can Be One of the First Guests
The CBD hotel is getting a multimillion-dollar makeover and you could be one of the first guests to experience it.
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NewsQueenstown's Alpine Music and Skiing Festival Snow Machine Has Unveiled Its Packed 2024 Lineup
This year, you'll be partying in frosty surroundings with Peking Duk, The Rubens, Angus & Julia Stone, Bag Raiders and Cub Sport.
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NewsFamilies of Miners Killed in the Pike River Tragedy Have Opened a New Walking Track in Their Honour
The miners legacy lives on in this lush green hiking trail.
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NewsWhat an Airbnb Guest Wants: Christina Aguilera Is Hosting a Luxe Two-Night Las Vegas Stay
Ain't no better way to enjoy a trip to Nevada — the pop icon will chat with guests over drinks, then you'll get a burlesque lesson and see her Vegas show.
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NewsNow Open: Te Arikinui Pullman Hotel Is the First Five-Star Hotel in Auckland Airport's Precinct
The hotel is a homage to Tainui waka iwi, with stunning Māori designs featured from the exterior of the building to the furniture in the rooms.
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NewsNow Open (Again): Tokyo's TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Gallery Is Finally Back on Your Japan Itinerary
This dazzling must-visit gallery features everything from digital waterfalls to a tea house pouring cuppas adorned with blooming flowers.
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NewsCalling All Adrenaline Seekers: South Island's Kaikoura Just Launched 600 Metres of Ziplines
Experience the stunning landscape of this South Island town as you zip through the sky.
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NewsUnyoked Has Built Three New Cabins in the Kawakawa Bay Wilderness to Help You Relax and Recharge
If you're yearning for an escape, heading to a remote cabin called Max, Maia and Lea might just be what you need.
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NewsQT Hotels Is Giving Away the Contents of Its Hotel Rooms So You Can Live the Staycation Life at Home
Stay at or buy a gift card from the chain in February and you could score almost everything in a QT guest room, with one winner in Australia and another in NZ.
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NewsNZ by Train, Tasmania and Brisbane Are Three of the Best Places to Go in 2024 According to 'The New York Times'
The three Down Under destinations feature on a list topped by North America's path of totality, where a total solar eclipse will be take over the skies in April.
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NewsComing Soon: The InterContinental Is Bringing Luxury Accommodation with Breathtaking Views to Auckland's CBD
A rooftop bar, a Middle Eastern fusion restaurant and stunning views of the Waitematā Harbour — what's not to love?
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NewsTokyo's TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Gallery Is Reopening in February with Dazzling New Installations
The must-visit Japanese site is moving to Azabudai Hills, complete with new world-premiere works that look like bubbles, jelly and flowers.
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NewsAir New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia Have Been Named the World's Three Safest Airlines for 2024
In the annual global ranking, Jetstar was also named the safest low-cost airline for this year.
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NewsFour Budget-Friendly Bali Getaways That You Can Book Right Now
Jet to this stunning island nation without busting your travel budget.
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NewsFive Must-Have Cultural Experiences in Vietnam
Explore the Land of the Ascending Dragon with this guide.
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NewsHo, Ho, Holidays: Santa's Supremely Festive Cabin in Finland Is Available to Book on Airbnb for Free
Slumber in a winter wonderland adjacent to Santa's Main Post Office in Rovaniemi — elf attire included.
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NewsThe Hobbiton Movie Set Has Opened Its Hobbit Holes to the Public So You Can Step Inside Bagshot Row
For the past two decades, Hobbiton's hobbit holes have only existed as an external facade — but not anymore.
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NewsAir New Zealand's New In-Flight Snacks Include Kiwis' Favourite Cookie, Crunchy Cheese and Feijoa Popcorn
The NZ airline has revealed its revamped snack menu, whittling down more than 400 choices to just 14.
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NewsAuckland's JW Marriott Has Transformed One Suite Into a Christmas Paradise — and It's Open for Bookings
One of Auckland's most luxurious hotels has given its suite a Christmas makeover.
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NewsIt's Time to Book the Island Getaway You've Been Dreaming of with These Black Friday Travel Deals
Been looking for an excuse to book a much-needed holiday? Here you go.
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NewsThe New Zealand Leg of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Has Been Postponed Until January 2024
While Red Bull Cliff Diving will not go ahead in November, Aotearoa is not missing out on the exhilarating competition all together.
