Winston Aldworth checks in to the Novotel Queenstown Lakeside.Getting there: As the name suggests, this hotel sits near the Queenstown waterfront. It’s less than a 10-minute ride from the airport — but be careful of that: We travelled with someone who…
The Bay of Islands provides a beautiful backdrop for winter yachting lessons, as Alexia Russell discovers.I woke up to a smooth calm sea, an impossible deep green reflecting the bush of the island around us. We had Pipi Bay, on…
Winston Aldworth flies from Queenstown to Auckland aboard Jetstar’s JQ298.The plane: A Jetstar A320. The bustling little beauty that has knocked down the price of travel between New Zealand’s regional centres.Seat: I was in 13F, a window seat on the exit…
CNN Return to Parts Unknown travel TV series post Anthony BourdainThe remaining episodes, though incomplete, will be pieced together with follow up interviews and guests who knew the late chef.“Each one will feel slightly different depending on what’s gathered in…
Volunteering while travelling — or “voluntourism” has come under scrutiny recently, as some programmes may not actually be as ethical as they sound. There are particular concerns around working with children, especially in the short term, as a constant stream…
The medical students mantra ‘do no harm’ is increasingly becoming decisive for tourists’ choices.If you’re looking for an eco-friendly alternative to a luxury vacation, check out the adults-only El Dorado Maroma resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, which has one of…
Driving through the Canberra suburb of Ainslie about 9pm, a mob of about 20 kangaroos hopped across the road. They took their time, lazily eyeing my car.Just for the record, Ainslie is not out in the boondocks. It’s classified as…
Eli Orzessek takes to the trees in a Rotorua Forest and manages to hold on to both camera and stomach.In woodlands outside Rotorua, the quiet stillness of the forest is punctuated by occasional screeches.Sometimes, it’s the unusual song of a…
A panel discussion, ‘Future of Roadshows – Maximising Your Marketing Spend’, was held at this year’s Satsa Conference, where panellists discussed dealing with various and emerging markets when participating in a roadshow.Moderated by Karen Terell, Sales & Marketing Director at…
New Zealand is a favourite holiday destination for the rich and famous – and the proof can be found in the number of luxury lodges dotted around the country’s most stunning scenic spots.Of course, extreme luxury also attracts an extreme…
