It was one of those moments.The Milky Way glittered so perfectly, so extravagantly, it could have been a CGI creation for the movies.Across the dark, calm sea, the floodlit flagpole at the Waitangi Tr…
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The Great Barrier Reef’s stunning Lady
Just over 36 hours ago I was crammed into a city-bound train, surrounded by hundreds of irritated, post-work commuters. I’m now swimming alone on the outer Great Barrier Reef, surrounded by thou…
Portland: A culinary world at your fingertips
Fancy a Norwegian meatball wrap, Colombian patacones or Czech dumplings?You can try all of these — and pretty much any other kind of cuisine you can think of — at one of Portland’s f…
Staying at the Sea World resort on the Gold Coast
You’re about an hour’s drive from Brisbane Airport.Check-in experience: Fast and friendly.The room: We were in 3032, a premium queen. It worked well with two queen-sized beds for the grown…
Exploring Auckland’s west coast beaches
The image of black-sand beaches didn’t initially appeal to me, as a golden-sand, Pacific Ocean, East Coaster. But I didn’t know they would sparkle in the sun and shine like pewter, or that…
Staying at the Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa
Location: Duke St, just a short stroll away from the main streets of Queenstown.Getting there: We were met at the airport by Mike, from Black ZQN, a luxury tour and private transfer service. His sleek…
Oceania rewards early bookings with flight upgrade deal
Oceania Cruises said guests sailing in Europe next summer can upgrade to premium economy seats on many transatlantic flights when they buy the line’s OLife Choice package.The upgrade starts at $…
New Zealand to host a range of sports activities in 2017
New Zealand’s pristine golfing landscapes have never been busier nor more in the spotlight with three major golf tournaments scheduled in 2017, one of which will play out on the country’s …
World Travel Awards touches down in Shanghai, China
The prestigious event will take place in China’s commercial capital at the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai on Sunday, June 4th, with hundreds of leaders from across the hospitality industry expec…
Auckland: In the garden of Eden
KINGSLANDJust over the bridge from the park are the most popular pre- and post-watering spots, but you can happily escape inebriated crowds and find great food at several restaurants. At Farang Cafe, …