Deal of the week: Get fresh in HawaiiOne thing Hawaii is known for is its “fresher than fresh” fish. Banzai Sushi in Haleiwa, on the North Shore of Oahu, serves some of the healthiest food…
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Air Canada enters NZ market, offers non-stop flights to Vancouver
Air Canada is looking to take advantage of New Zealand’s love of travel, announcing flights between Auckland and Vancouver.The North American airline will operate a seasonal route, comprising fo…
QT Hotels & Resorts headed for Adelaide debut
Event Hospitality & Entertainment has entered into a management agreement for its newest QT Hotels & Resorts property.The hotel is set to open in Adelaide at 62 Currie St.This will be the elev…
Flying from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur aboard Malaysia Airlines
Stephanie Holmes flies Malaysia Airlines MH130 from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur.The plane:Airbus A330-200. I tried to use Seatguru to look up more information about the plane and its configuration, but u…
New Plymouth: Beauty of the buffet
There’s no such thing as moderation when the brandy snaps and ambrosia are on offer, says Eli Orzessek.I love a good buffet.In the 80s and early 90s, a buffet meal was a real treat for my family…
Only one week in Queensland? Do this!
Holidays are calling, the leave is approved, mentally you’ve checked-out of reality already – but where to go in Queensland for the ultimate holiday?Pristine beaches are a must. A tropical…
Le Lapérouse: Ponant’s small ship with big prices on an adventurous maiden voyage
The law of diminishing returns is when the more you pay for something the less you get.At a glance this might also describe to the pricing of cruise fares; the more you pay, the smaller your boat shri…
Air New Zealand exploring gender options for ‘non-binary’ passengers
As US airlines move to add more gender options for “non-binary” travellers booking tickets, Air New Zealand has announced it is also working on similar plans.In a statement to the Herald ,…
Travel deals of the week (+ be in to win)
Deal of the week: You’ll have a rare old timeKhao Sok National Park is two hours’ drive from Phuket. You’ll wander in one of the oldest rainforests in the world amid deep-blue lakes,…
Fiji Ocean Swim: Diving in at the deep end
Stephanie Holmes completes her first ocean swims with a heart full of pride, and a gold medal.While most sensible New Zealanders spent last winter doing their best to stay warm and dry, I frequently f…