This tiny port town is a bit gritty, a bit rejuvenated, and a lot cool. Lyttelton is a base for artists and musicians, so the town is an interesting mix of bohemian and shipping industry. The main wharf is a…
I’m standing outside agog at the scenery surrounding me. The sky is changing colour from a riotous blue to a soft, delicate pink and the lake and snow-tipped hills are doing the same. Dusk is coming to this ancient river…
Citing the uncertainty around when Covid-related travel restrictions might be lifted, Princess Cruises canceled what was to be its largest deployment ever in Australia and New Zealand.Princess will delay cruising Down Under until May 31, thereby eliminating a summer-season cruise…
Vegetarian and vegan menu options are standard at most hotels these days, but boutique hospitality chain Ovolo Hotels is going a step further, recently announcing plans to go 100% vegetarian across its full portfolio of restaurants for a year.Ovolo, which…
Princess Cruises has completed the official transfer of Golden Princess and Star Princess to P&O Cruises Australia.Previously announced in 2018, the two vessels will now debut as Pacific Adventure (Golden Princess) and Pacific Encounter (Star Princess) anticipated to sail in…
The Bay of Plenty has been named among the top 100 most sustainable destinations in the world.The coastal region stretching from the Coromandel to the Eastern Cape is New Zealand’s first to appear on the Green Destinations Top 100 list.The…
The ultimate home for plane spotters or frequent flyers has gone on sale in Wellington.Wellington Airport’s old air traffic control tower has gone up for sale with permission for residential development.After 60 years of loyal service directing aircraft, “Arnold” the…
Seychelles has opened its borders for tourism with two categories of permitted countries.Category 1 is for residents of countries that are deemed low or medium risk.These travellers will be required to produce a negative COVID PCR test no older than…
Less than 24 hours after 12 New Zealand visitors arrived into South Australia, the state has announced they will open their borders to travellers from across the ditch effective immediately.Police Commissioner Grant Stevens said the backflip meant the state would…
Stephanie Holmes stays at the Park Hyatt Auckland, the newest luxury address in town, set to become the place to be this summer on a luxury city breakLocation: On Halsey St at Wynard Quarter. A waterfront address with views across…
