Posts tagged New Zealand

After years of eating our way around Auckland we find that we always end up leaning towards the same cafes and eateries when wanting a good meal. The perfect coffee and brunch can be hard to come by and there is …

I never thought the sport I adored playing as a kid could not only become my job, but also take me to so many fabulous countries. Cricket has taken me around the world and I will never take these experiences …

Supermodel and cyclist are not two words that usually go hand in hand but Aussie model Megan Gale has always been known to be excellent at multi tasking. Along with model, mum, actress and designer, Megan is now the ambassador …

You’ve popped the champagne and announced to your family and friends the exciting news – you’re engaged! Before you can start picking out dresses, flowers or even set the date, you’ll need to find the perfect wedding destination. Whether it’s …

Flour, butter, oil, yeast and sugar. Five simple ingredients are all it takes to create one of the world’s most universal desserts, but these days the doughnut has gone from a simple deep fried dessert to a culinary delight. From …

Until a few years ago, I’d never been to New Zealand. No real desire to, either. I figured it would be like Australia, but, you know, colder. What a goose. Then in 2010 my husband filmed a feature film on …

Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. Azur Luxury Lodge, Queenstown New Zealand  If you’re the kind of person who demands a holiday filled with Instagram gold, Azur Lodge is for you. Five minutes out of Queenstown, Azur Lodge …

Independence: It’s a quality I aim to foster in my children, and there are three main reasons for that. Firstly, it’s good for them! Secondly, it’s good for me (especially with a large-ish family; I can’t physically micro-manage everyone). Thirdly, …

Just because the Christmas holidays are over doesn’t mean your holidays have to be. Expedia’s Vacation Deprivation Survey shows that the average Kiwi ends the year with 3 days of unused leave. That’s a week of wasted holiday. Here’s our …

Whether it’s a fly and flop break at a beach resort or a full on family adventure on the other side of the world, there’s plenty of different ways to have a holiday. Expedia’s State of the Nation report asked …