“Wow five stars plus for the guidance and service we have received from Kathleen at Travel Directors. From sailing with Scenic from Budapest to Amsterdam, discovering Tanzania with Scenic Africa, yes we saw the big five including three leopards and lions in the trees. Explore Vancouver and Alaska with Trafalgar Tours, cruising the inner passage with Holland America Line, and …
5 STEPS TO PLANNING THE PERFECT HONEYMOON
View Post11 PACKING TIPS TO PACK SMARTER
SO YOU’VE GONE AND BOOKED A TRIP. NOW HOW DO YOU GET THINGS FROM POINT A TO POINT B? IT’S CALLED PACKING AND HERE’S A GOOD OVERVIEW OF SUPER PACKING TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED. 1. BUY THE LIGHTEST LUGGAGE. Once I asked for a new wheelie suitcase for Christmas, and Santa delivered a beautiful, green bag. Then I picked it up …
The Wonderful Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Lauterbrunnen is one of the most beautiful places I’ve been in my life – it’s like being in a postcard! Dotted with chalet-style houses and surrounded by lush green fields and towering, snow-capped mountains. Each morning you wake to the soothing sound of water rushing over the cliff edges with the 72 waterfalls around the valley.
One of many things to do in Lauterbrunnen is to simply walk around the town and admire the unique buildings. The village’s main street is lined with hotels, restaurants, cafes, shops selling outdoor gear, souvenir shops and a supermarket and it’s easy enough to spend an hour or two browsing.
SIGHTSEEING, SKIING AND WIZARDING
It took us a long 48 hours to get there from New Zealand, but just as the sun disappeared over the horizon one day last January we arrived in a winter wonderland, with snow draped perfectly over the buildings like icing on a cake and a fine powder still sprinkling down. Coloured fairy lights brought the pine trees to life …
WHAT’S HOT – SPRING ’17
FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN SEASONAL PRODUCE KEY FOR NEW MUSKET COVE MENU Fiji’s Musket Cove – an all-time favourite with Kiwi holidaymakers – has just appointed a new Executive Chef who is focusing on fresh, locally grown, seasonal produce for the resort’s restaurants menu. Gareth Pugsley has worked with Australian chefs such as Matt Moran of Aria fame, Justin North of …
30 HOURS ON KANGAROO ISLAND
DAY ONE AM: We left Adelaide at 6.15am on board the SeaLink coach bound for Cape Jervis, arriving shortly after 8.30am to board the SeaLink ferry for the 45-minute crossing to Penneshaw. During the crossing we saw several whales crashing around – what a great way to start our adventure. Once on dry land we set off on our SeaLink coach …
