Clothes for New Zealand glacier walks should be chosen with care. For a lot of travellers going down the West Coast of the South Island to Fox and Franz Josef glaciers, landing and walking on a glacier, is a must-do, but it's usually only the guides that wear the shorts! Read More

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...