Column: Travelling Places - NEW ZELAND ANNOUNCEMENT
How wonderful is this development? There are such strong ties between our two countries and so many families split across the pond that it will be a delight to many to catch up with friends and family. I have already booked to see my brother and family in Auckland. While we are there, we may take a couple of days and travel to Chateau Tongariro. This charming historic hotel on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu will be a base for skiing and high country walks. Auckland, fresh from hosting The Americas Cup, is a foodies’ delight and always fun for a few days. I have also had clients booking touring holidays in NZ. There are travellers booking fly/drive holidays, making their own discoveries and sometimes combining this with a visit to family. There are explorers booking the iconic walks of NZ – The Milford Trek, Queen Charlotte Sound etc – and expeditioners wanting to explore the sub-Antarctic islands on small vessels designed for these waters. Coach touring is always popular, offering a relaxing well-designed holiday