As Megan and Harry announce their first child on their trip to Australasia, it seems New Zealand might just be the perfect destination for jet-setting mothers to be.As the Sussexes arrive for their whirlwind tour of the Antipodes, it has…
Best mates may not make ideal holiday companions, so quiz them before you leave home, says Shane Watson.Right. No point beating about the bush on this one: there are six people in the world who you can go on holiday…
Chris Schulz checks into the Paparoa Hotel, Kaipara.Getting there: A week ago, we’d never heard of Paparoa, but after being persuaded to check it out, we headed up for a quick weekend trip. It’s a short drive — at 90…
A luxury lodge in the Hawkes Bay has been named the best resort in Australasia – and one of the best in the world – by CN Traveler.The travel magazine’s annual Reader’s Choice Awards name the best in luxury travel…
Every year, more than two million tourists armed with masks and snorkels visit the Great Barrier Reef, which is the largest coral reef in the world. They spend the equivalent of 3.7 billion euros and provide work for 64,000 people.However,…
A gentle cruise to Napier is ideal for a spot of mother-daughter bonding, writes Maureen Marriner.When cruising with an elderly parent, the activity-packed lines don’t come on your radar. Royal Caribbean may have the newest and biggest with Symphony of…
For the kids who need to burn off some energy, try one of these daredevil activities with minimal age restrictions, writes Grace Ellis.1 Discovery Jet — RakaiaGorge, Canterbury For the adventurers who haven’t quite reached the age or weight restrictions…
Tourism Australia has announced that its signature event for promoting the country as a world-class incentive destination, Dreamtime, will be held in Perth for the first time.As part of the Dreamtime program, Australian industry will have the opportunity to meet…
George Pathori looks at upcoming trends for cruise passengers wanting new ways to explore the world.What’s new in cruising? As usual, there’s lots of razzle-dazzle — laser tag, water slides, zip lines and massive LED screens — along with a…
Yankee Leisure Group and its Amtrak Vacations brand opened an office in Sydney to help meet growing demand for North American train travel from Down Under.It’s just the second foreign office for Yankee after the U.K.Australia is the second-largest inbound…
