Hamilton Island can be pigeonholed as an exclusive luxury destination but it offers something for all budgets.

Queensland took a battering from the wild weather of 2011 and the hits kept coming as floods struck western areas including St George, Charleville, Roma and Mitchell this February. However, the regional tourism boards remain optimistic despite the deluge.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Even as Egypt returns to normality after violent protests last year, New Zealand operators say their tour numbers are still at an all-time low. But less tourists, lower costs and more breathing space should mean an easy sell, writes Hayley Barnett.

To celebrate the upcoming Melbourne Food and Wine Festival check out Tourism Victoria’s top food and drink trends for 2012.

Prince William and his Mrs have revolutionized old Britain and given the Queen a new lease on life. Rebecca Williams discovers the iconic attractions picking up new business and finds out what London has to offer in 2012.

As the largest archipelago in the world with over 17,500 tropical islands Indonesia is an explorers paradise and it’s an area that few Kiwis have discovered, writes Hayley Barnett.