Category: New Zealand

Auckland wins prestigious international cruise award

Auckland wins prestigious international cruise award

By on Apr 30, 2013 in Cruises & Boat Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 2043 times

Auckland has been named Best Turnaround Destination by the world’s leading cruise line executives, capping off a record cruise season. The award from Britain’s Cruise Insight magazine is based on a survey of industry leaders and ranks Auckland as the ultimate destination to start or end a cruise. The city is credited for having the [...]

Christchurch, New Zealand – a city and surroundings not to miss in 2013

Christchurch, New Zealand – a city and surroundings not to miss in 2013

By on Apr 17, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Going Out, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 2511 times

Two years after the 6.3 earthquake struck New Zealand’s third biggest city of Christchurch killing 185 people, the city is in serious rebuild mode and ready again to welcome tourists. Having destroyed most of the CBD along with the beautiful historical stone buildings that Christchurch has previously been famous for, the earthquake wrecked serious damage [...]

The top 3 biennial events not to miss in Wanaka, New Zealand

The top 3 biennial events not to miss in Wanaka, New Zealand

By on Mar 15, 2013 in Events, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1872 times

Lake Wanaka is much more than just a pretty place. If you thought that all there is to do on your holiday in the Southern Lakes Region (other than visiting Hobbit locations) is bungy jumping or jet-boating, then you definitely need to think again. If you find yourself in the area when one of these [...]

The 6 best vineyards to visit in Central Otago, New Zealand

The 6 best vineyards to visit in Central Otago, New Zealand

By on Feb 18, 2013 in Food and Drink, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany   - Read 3271 times

Lake Wanaka, an hour from Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand, is a great place to base yourself to discover the excellent wines of Central Otago. Slated by British wine writer, Jancis Robinson, as one of the top five New World wine producing areas in the world, this region should be a definite [...]

Top 10 places in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific to take your loved one this Valentine’s

Top 10 places in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific to take your loved one this Valentine’s

By on Feb 12, 2013 in Accommodation, Australia, Bars, Featured, Fiji, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 10939 times

If you’ve ever fancied a romantic retreat away in Australia, New Zealand or the Pacific, then look no further. We’ve scoured the region and identified ten of the best places to stay. Whether you’re looking for somewhere where you can be pampered with spa treatments or a private motu in the middle of nowhere, you’ll [...]

The 7 best things to do in Wanaka and Queenstown, New Zealand

The 7 best things to do in Wanaka and Queenstown, New Zealand

By on Jan 30, 2013 in Adventure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 9337 times

If you have ever visited the Southern Lakes region of New Zealand then you will know that you are spoilt for choice for activities to do. Not only are there a myriad of adventure experiences to choose from, but there are also many more ‘sedate’ options for those that like to take life a little [...]

Interview with Charles Skene, Owner of Skene House, Aberdeen

Interview with Charles Skene, Owner of Skene House, Aberdeen

By on Jan 28, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Austria, Celebrities, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Florida, France, Going Out, Hotels, India, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 8476 times

Professor Charles Skene OBE has been owning and running various businesses for 50 years. His main business in Aberdeen is Skene House Hotel Suites and Conference Suites, which he started developing some 35 years ago to satisfy a need for incoming oil-related families working for North Sea oil & gas. Over the last 15 years [...]

The most romantic restaurants in the world

The most romantic restaurants in the world

By on Jan 19, 2013 in Africa, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Greece, Morocco, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 11021 times

If the cliché dinner by candlelight is not enough for what you have in mind, then you might want to check out some of the most romantic restaurants in the world. For the guys, whether you are planning on the big proposal or you would like to give your woman a special date for her birthday, these are [...]

New Zealand’s #1 ski destination

New Zealand’s #1 ski destination

By on Jan 14, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 3200 times

Sitting down for breakfast you look out the window at the breath-taking landscape. A beautiful blue Lake Wanaka contrasted with snow-capped mountain peaks. Sunshine is streaming through the glass heating your body as you eat your breakfast. Locally sourced organics eggs, toast and freshly squeezed juice. It’s hard to believe its winter outside. Today is [...]

New culinary tours in the South Pacific with Oceania Cruises

New culinary tours in the South Pacific with Oceania Cruises

By on Nov 25, 2012 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, New Zealand, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 5847 times

Oceania Cruises is expanding its Culinary Discovery Tours to the South Pacific on the award-winning mid-sized luxury cruise ship Marina. Uniquely designed for each port, these tours provide guests with the opportunity to explore local food markets, vineyards and farms in small groups, side-by-side with an expert chef from the ship’s Bon Appétit Culinary Center. Participants then [...]

5 top luxury holiday destinations to spend Winter

5 top luxury holiday destinations to spend Winter

By on Oct 27, 2012 in Accommodation, Anguilla, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, France, Hotels, Maldives, Middle East, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe   - Read 8185 times

Summer is almost over and winter upon us in the northern hemisphere. It is that time when you start to plan how to spend the months ahead. Should you go for the sunny beaches of the Caribbean, or the skiing paradises of France? There are a lot of options to choose from and each is [...]

Top 10 places for a South Pacific honeymoon

Top 10 places for a South Pacific honeymoon

By on Jul 06, 2012 in Australia, Fiji, Honeymoons, New Zealand, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 4456 times

When you’re heading to the South Pacific for your luxury honeymoon there is a dizzying array of choices, but lets face it as much as you’d like to visit them all most honeymoons are generally for 2 or 3 weeks so you’ll need to do some trimming. The key destinations are New Zealand and Australia [...]

New Zealand – contrasting places to visit

New Zealand – contrasting places to visit

By on Feb 22, 2012 in New Zealand, Oceania, Regions   - Read 656 times

When the majority of people hear about new Zealand they tend to think of a more extreme version of Wales with rolling hills, mountains, countryside and rivers. Most of this is actually true but the reality and contrast that the land has to offer is a little more extreme than many people are aware of. [...]

The 3 most luxurious cruise routes for the super rich

The 3 most luxurious cruise routes for the super rich

By on Dec 14, 2011 in Alaska, Central America, Cruises & Boat Travel, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Panama, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 2383 times

We’re all aware that cruising is one way to have a sensational vacation. But there is cruising… and then there is luxury cruising. If you didn’t think six-star quality existed you’d be wrong, because the luxury that can be found on some of the highest end cruise ships have it ready and waiting for anyone [...]

5 of the best restaurant views in the world

By on Aug 27, 2011 in Africa, Asia, California, Going Out, Middle East, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA, Worldwide   - Read 6679 times

1. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge – Tanzania, Africa This one is a personal favourite of mine as we spent a few nights of our honeymoon here.  A truly incredible location with a restaurant that overlooks one of the finest locations in Africa. 2. Skyline Restaurant – Queenstown, New Zealand A stunning location with great staff and [...]

5 of the most wonderful sites for bungee jumping

5 of the most wonderful sites for bungee jumping

By on Jul 18, 2011 in Adventure Travel, Central America, Chile, Costa Rica, Europe, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe   - Read 1161 times

Most people go on holiday for rest. However, there is a group of tourists who do not seek rest, but thrills on their holiday. This type of person seeks a large injection of adrenalin, of which bungee jumping provides probably the biggest dosage of any sporting activity. Bungee jumping is the kind of activity that [...]

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