RUAPEHUSuper fit: Travel through striking volcanic terrain on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the crown jewel of Ruapehu. Known as one of the best one-day hikes in the world, this 7-8 hour, 20km alpine-adventure, provides a great challenge for fit, well-prepared…
Kiwi musician Miles Calder reveals his favourite holiday memoriesWhat do you miss most about travel right now?Exploration and inspiration. Forcing change in myself and getting out of routine. Travel often comes with a lot of music listening and songwriting for…
A holiday can mean many things to many people. For some, it’s all about lying somewhere sunny and moving just enough to reach the chilly bin. For others, the holidays afford the opportunity to get the heart racing, do something…
Editors of a prestigious New York publication heave revealed they have spent a long year without travel dreaming of being on Auckland’s pleasure isle.Waiheke was one of eight international destinations to make Conde Nast Traveler’s 2021 Gold List. Editors singled…
The mist has settled in the trees atop Maungatautari as we arrive late morning. The forecast promises rain, and the grey sky makes the green of the trees almost electric, they’re so vivid. Maungatautari’s Sanctuary Mountain is a mainland “island”…
Air New Zealand is seeking to avoid a post-Christmas/New Year lull with new low fares for the post-holiday season.The airline is offering $49 one-way fares from Auckland to Napier, Gisborne or Kerikeri, with best availability from January 11.After coming under…
American Airlines joins the airlines that ‘fly to nowhere’. The Texas-based airline is preparing five employee-only trips in the B737 MAX in the hopes of regaining confidence in this aircraft.American Airlines is giving Boeing’s 737 MAX a vote of confidence….
Norwegian Cruise Line launched its first global advertising campaign since March, when the company suspended operations as part of the global cruise shutdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Called Break Free, and set to the lyrics of “I Want to Break…
Carnival Corporation has appointed Jan Swartz as group president of Holland America Group.In the position she will be responsible for Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and P&O Australia, as well as Holland America Princess Alaska Tours and inter-group operations.“Jan…
Australia has had its borders closed for international tourism. Now, the first signs of change came to light. According to Australian media reports, Melbourne plans to resume international air traffic on December 7.The state of Victoria was hit by the…
