Phil Williams and friends paddle the Whanganui River and find more than they expected.Kiwis spend long weekends in many ways . . . building a deck, at the bach or in the great outdoors.Our group of friends is busy ticking…
COMMENT:Auckland just gets better and better. The other day a friend of mine was over from the States. He hadn’t been back in Auckland for a while and was very impressed.“So much has changed in five years,” he gushed. “So…
FCM Travel Solutions has established a global airline distribution team to spearhead industry collaboration between technology and global distribution providers, travel management companies and airlines in developing solutions to book and service NDC content.Appointed to lead the team is Jason…
Keely Allen finds her sea legs on a family adventure.From the moment we boarded the Golden Princess, we knew we were on the wrong ship.Of the 2500 passengers, my two sisters and I were among a handful under 35, but…
Ruwani Perera witnesses disturbing acts of PDA aboard NZ8037 flying from Auckland to New Plymouth.Plane: A Bombardier Dash 8 Q300.Class: Egalitarian, we are all equal.Price: Work was paying for me to go on a Flexi fare. But the cheapest seat-only…
Royal Brunei Airlines is launching non-stop flights between Brunei and Brisbane, solidifying the airline’s position as a key player on the Boomerang route for the UK market.This announcement further opens the Australia market to UK travellers following the launch of…
The world’s first vegan hotel suite has been unveiled, where everything from the pillows to the stationary are made from cruelty-free materials.Vegans can rest their heads – and their consciences – at the luxurious suite at Hilton’s London Bankside Hotel,…
Welcome to The Country Road in Northern Manawatū, the scenic alternative when you’re travelling through the lower North Island. The Country Road is actually a series of scenic routes which are a trip down memory lane, into a beautiful and…
Silversea’s ultra-luxury flagship the Silver Muse is in New Zealand waters for the first time this week. On a recent voyage, Grant Bradley discovered she’s a beauty.Owners: Silversea has been owned by Italy’s Lefebvre family for the past 25 years…
Ricardo Simich flies Air New Zealand’s flight NZ10 from Auckland to Honolulu.The plane: The EVA Aircraft is leased by Air NZ for the route at present. EVA is a Boeing 777-300 aircraft similar to Air NZ’s 777-330, Although not as…
