Picture this: a cool summer evening, starry sky, achy feet from a long day of sightseeing and the buzzing feeling of a holiday high. A nighttime swim in an ordinary pool just isn’t cutting it for you, so why not go for something a little more au ...[...]
Posts Tagged ‘New Zealand’
5 beautiful hot springs from around the world
Whare Kea Lodge and Chalet, Wanaka, New Zealand
Whare Kea Lodge is set on the shores of a sparkling Alpine lake in the South Island of New Zealand. With stunning views overlooking the lake and mountain ranges behind, it truly is a haven that enables you to relax in style, with the knowledge that the...[...]
Top Travel Deals of the Week
Looking for something new and fun to do while traveling this week? Check out Viator's best travel deals available around the globe this week and make the most of your travel budget!
I Heart My City: Kate’s Christchurch
When travel blogger Kate Voyage isn't scouring the globe for adventure, this Kiwi turns her attention to the home front. "Christchurch has all the big city conveniences," she says, "but with fewer traffic jams." After suffering devastating earthquakes over the past few years, Christchurch is fina[...]
Parents of Briton killed in NZ call for tougher tourism regulations
The family of a young British backpacker killed when a skydiving plane crashed in New Zealand have called on John Key, the country's prime minister, to toughen up on adventure tourism safety. [...]
Auckland wins prestigious international cruise award
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 t...[...]
10 Best Places to Hike in the World
Whether climbing Everest is at the top of your bucket list or you’d prefer a gentle hike through the British countryside, the world is full of jaw-dropping natural landscapes that beg to be discovered on foot. From Iceland’s otherworldly topography to unveiling the real Midd[...]
Christchurch, New Zealand – a city and surroundings not to miss in 2013
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 historic...[...]
The World’s Strangest Beaches
While white sand beaches with azure waters and billowing palms are nice, they’re far from unusual. For those looking for a truly unique coastal experience, the following beaches provide just that. Barking sand, star-shaped fossils and natural underground hot springs are just a[...]