There are many reasons to visit New Zealand. Home to snow-capped mountains, never-ending coastlines, magnificent Fjords, golden sandy beaches, vast winelands, cosmopolitan cities, beautifully maintained roads, friendly locals, and more National Parks than you could possibly visit during just one trip, Aotearoa, as it is known in the Maori language, is a one of a…
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And the World’s Most Beautiful Country Is… SCOTLAND!
There’s nothing like a good traveller survey to highlight the best holiday destinations to visit in the coming year, and so when Rough Guides released their recently updated World’s Most Beautiful Country List, as voted for by readers of the popular travel publisher, we had to take a peek! Image courtesy of VisitScotland.org As always…
Top 5 Peaceful Holiday Destinations for 2017
The recent terror attacks have left many of us wanting to escape to somewhere safe and secure, for a couple of weeks at least, but with many of our favourite holiday destinations such as Spain, Turkey, Egypt and France now classed as ‘high risk’ zones, we might have to look further afield if we are…
10 Reasons Why Now Is the Best Time to Visit New Zealand
New Zealand is a dream holiday destination for many, and deservedly so. This amazing country has not one but two fabulous islands for intrepid travellers to explore, and while it’s a long way to go, especially for those living in Europe, I have yet to meet anyone who didn’t think that NZ was worth every…
World’s Best Cities 2015 Revealed: It’s Time to Pack Your Suitcase!
If you are still umming and ahhing about where to go on holiday this year, it’s time to get your hands on the latest edition of Travel & Leisure Magazine, which lists the World’s Best Cities, Islands, Hotels, Airports, Cruise Lines, and all things travel – as voted by their readers. A comprehensive guide for…
Road Tripping: New Zealand’s South Island
With its rugged landscapes, eclectic mix of Polynesian and European cultures, endless sightseeing activities and abundance of great dining venues, New Zealand is the ultimate holiday destination for those who love the great outdoors. The perfect place for a road tripping adventure, New Zealand’s South Island is easy to navigate (without a GPS), there is…
The World’s Best Cities & Countries – Which will you visit in 2015
The results of the Telegraph Travel Survey 2014 were released earlier this week, and if you want to spend your 2015 holiday in the world’s best city or the world’s best country, you need to head below the equator to South Africa or New Zealand. Almost 90,000 people voted for their favourite travel destinations in…
New Record set at the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge – Will you beat it in 2015?
New Zealand’s most popular cycle tour, the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge took place yesterday, and despite a few spots of rain, more than 7400 participants from 23 countries across the world took part in this premier cycling event. Designed to cater for riders of all ages and abilities, the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is made…
Awesome Auckland – Winelands, Wildlife, Walks and all the Water Activities you possibly wish for!
Auckland is an action-packed holiday destination, and if you are planning to visit New Zealand anytime soon, a trip to the largest Polynesian city in the world should most definitely be on your travel itinerary. Home to over 1.5 million people, Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most diverse city, and no trip to the…
Are you ready for Travel Blue Monday?
The summer holidays are over, the kids are back at school, and autumn is just around the corner, and if you are suffering from post-holiday blues, you will be pleased to know that most of us Brits book our trips abroad on the 2nd Monday of September each year – which is now branded ‘Travel…
Friday’s Photo Session – Kaikoura – One of New Zealand’s Best Kept Secrets
A small but very beautiful seaside settlement on New Zealand’s South Island, Kaikoura is a wonderful place to spend a day or two during your self-drive New Zealand adventure. A place where “the Mountains meet the Sea”, Kaikoura is rich in history, culture and offshore wildlife such as orcas, dolphins, sperm whales and fur seals,…
If Money were no Object – What would be your Dream Holiday Destination?
If money were no object and the only thing standing between you and your Dream ‘Bucket List’ Holiday was choosing the destination, where would you go? Well, according to a recent survey carried out in the UK, most of us would head to New Zealand! In a bid to uncover our Top Bucket List Holiday…
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