You might have stood at Cape Reinga watching the point where the Pacific Ocean meets the Tasman Sea, but have you visited the southernmost point of the North Island?Have you seen the sunrise on an East Coast maunga, and the…
When contemplating how to spend a two-week family holiday in New Zealand, the country seemingly turns into one giant fantastical playground. From the sub-tropical treasures of the north to close encounters with some of nature’s most endearing critters in the…
On Sunday, Auckland was treated to blue skies and a surprise flypast by historic warplanes.A flying circus of Tiger Moth bi-planes, small display aircraft and a Supermarine Spitfire set off from Ardmore Airfield for an “unofficial flypast” of the Auckland…
It’s with some mirth that Kiwis observed travel-starved Aussies rushing to board “flights to nowhere”. In spite of the circular route, Qantas’ “joy flight” over the outback sold out in 10 minutes. A spokesperson for the airline said the 150…
While most airlines are seeking to boost their environmental credentials and cut carbon emissions, Australian carrier Qantas has taken the opposite tack.The flag-carrier will next month offer a seven-hour trip around the country, taking off from and returning to Sydney…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to bring its Voco brand to the U.S., with outposts slated to open in New York City, Florida and Missouri by early next year.IHG unveiled the upscale Voco flag in 2018 with the…
Carnival Corporation has confirmed it will continue to shrink the size of its fleet as the cruise sector struggles to return from the Covid-19 shutdown.In July, the company said it would dispose of 13 vessels as demand shrank.The figure has…
oneworld member airlines have committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.The move makes the group the first global airline alliance to unite behind a common target to achieve carbon neutrality.The alliance’s 13 member airlines plan to achieve this target…
Accor is planning to bring the luxury Fairmont brand to Australia for the first time.The hospitality giant has unveiled plans to open the Fairmont Port Douglas in Far North Queensland in 2023.Set on the edge of two UNESCO World Heritage…
Man, I’ve had some great trips to Hawke’s Bay without children. There was the time I did a vertical tasting of Coleraine – 36 vintages in one single session. Going back further, I performed stand-up comedy at a waterfront bar…
