new zealand vacations

View of Wellington Cable Car and skyline, Wellington, New Zealand

The Perfect (Long) Weekend in Wellington on a New Zealand Vacation

Which capital city is the world’s coolest? Of course, it depends what you’re looking for. But if your dream urban escape is a mid-sized city bursting with tasty yet unpretentious cafes, bars and restaurants, classic cinema, eye-opening museums and galleries, gorgeous botanic gardens and natural scenery, and a cutting edge film industry, Wellington might just […]

Sunset twilight at Milford Sound, New Zealand

Goway’s Waltzing Matilda Ups the Ante on Australia and New Zealand Travel

Now is the time to start planning that once-in-a-lifetime trip Downunder. Many Australia and New Zealand vacation packages take in the big, well known sights. But finding a combined Australia and New Zealand travel itinerary that does justice to both countries is harder than you might think. Most Australia and New Zealand tours split the […]

Ancient Maori sculpture on top of Mt Victoria in Wellington, New Zealand

Manaakitanga – Finding the Spirit of Kiwi Hospitality on New Zealand Travel

One only needs to do a Google image search to see the extent to which nature has blessed New Zealand. Jagged, snow-capped peaks separated by deep blue fjords and winding roads that just beg for exploration. Mountain ranges overlook dense forests, rich with wildlife. Surreally-clear bay waters break gently on soft sand beaches, while powerful […]

View of Sydney from a plane, Australia

Five Different Ways to Wing It to Sydney on an Australia Vacation

More airlines than ever are flying the nonstop route between Los Angeles and Sydney. They bring with them state-of-the-art aircraft, friendly and efficient service, a variety of travel classes for those willing to spend that little bit extra, and in many cases, an unusually generous luggage allowance. It all helps make the journey more comfortable […]