For most of us in the tourism industry, the season has been mad! We need a quick break for a couple of days so we're heading to Kaikoura Whale Country. I never tire of that first glimpse of the Kaikoura Coast. Its a beautiful green sea in the foreground and the deeper blue beyond where the whales roam. The shoreline has changed a bit since the earthquakes but this has not detracted from the rug...

How technology enhances New Zealand travel depends on how comfortable you are with updating your technical know-how. Remember the old days of travel? You went to a travel agency, looked at pretty brochures, chose a 'package', then crammed all the paperwork into your suitcase. Travel is much easier with the internet, 'cloud' and smart travel apps. We love them! ...

When my sister recently travelled up from Christchurch to the Nelson/Tasman Region, I was able to show her something new. A rather gorgeous shopping and dining trio has been created at Church Lane, Motueka: - The French Store - Vintage Rose Fashion & Baby Rose Fashion - and the Church Lane Restaurant.   Church Lane Restaurant...

In the 'land of the long White Cloud', New Zealand's most active marine volcanic, is pretty hard to beat. White Island is located in the North Island offshore from Whakatane in the Bay of Plenty. There are 2 ways of getting there. One is by an 80-min boat ride one-way from Whakatane. The other is by helicopter and this is only a 35 min fly from Rotorua. Today, I chose the latter. And I guarante...