The news Europe has opened its borders to New Zealand residents has sparked a surge in interest for overseas travel at booking agents, despite the challenge to overseas travel during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.Travel agents flightcentre.co.nz reported a 450 per…
The transfer from Kerikeri airport by chauffeur-driven Range Rover feels luxuriously on point until my driver, The Landing’s glamorous guest services manager Laura Moreno, casually mentions that most guests arrive by helicopter.Her tone’s not sniffy; it’s just an observation. As…
On Tuesday, New Zealand was listed among 15 “safe” countries named by the EU whose citizens would be permitted to visit the shared travel area.New Zealand, Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and…
Oliver Pelling finds five unmissable road trips to take in New South Wales once the borders reopenSydney might be the shiniest jewel in New South Wales’ crown, but beyond the glitz and clamour of Australia’s superstar city you’ll find near…
The United States Travel Association has reacted angrily to suggestions American holidaymakers will be barred from Europe as the region reopens to tourism.Reports indicate the European Union is ready to ban most travellers from the United States, Russia and dozens…
Enjoy Victorian grandeur in OtahunaOtahuna Lodge, the historic Victorian homestead just 20 minutes’ drive from Christchurch, wants to welcome you this winter with a handful of specials. The first includes accommodation for two in a suite (upgraded to a master…
Hawke’s Bay tips from James McMenamin, Assistant Lodge Manager, The Farm at Cape KidnappersWhere are you favourite places to dine in Hawke’s Bay?For a relaxing lunch, I love Puketapu Hotel. It is great for all ages and especially after a…
March 2013 and the wedding was only nine months away. The date was set, the venue booked, the first dance chosen. But all of a sudden, just like that, everything was broken – our engagement, his promises, my heart.It was…
With the exception of those to New Zealand, Qantas has cancelled all international flights until late October.The news comes as the Australian government said its border would remain closed into next year to slow the spread of the coronavirus.The airline…
A world-famous fish and chip shop may be just down the road but lately it’s been Apatu Aqua in Cooper’s Beach that’s been winning all the awards. There aren’t many things I’d drive four hours for but their natural smoked…
