Queenstowners will have their first chance to see award-winning celebrity chef Simon Gault in action at a charity evening to be held at Jervois Steak House in the Sofitel Queenstown on (Saturday 1 June 2013). The award-winning Mr Gault, who is also a judge on TV1’s Masterchef show, has prepared a special seven-course degustation menu [...]
Nearly 10 years after its launch as one of Southeast Asia’s most transporting cruises, Emeraude Classic Cruises has produced a 112-page narrative history that details the remarkable adventure of a colonial French family, an historic paddle steamship and its contemporary namesake. The book – The Jewels of Halong Bay: A Tale of Adventure in French [...]
You’d think 29,827 kilo of fresh fruit would sink a ship, but that’s how much a seven night MSC Preziosa cruise the ship uses. MSC Cruises is satisfying the curiosity of travellers on board its Fantasia and Musica class ships, offering a newly created “Big Reveal: Come and See How We Do It” tour for [...]
Emirates Vice President of Australasia Barry Brown jetted in to Queenstown last week for his first taste of the resort’s world-renowned scenery and experiences. Hosted by Tourism New Zealand GM Australia Tim Burgess and Destination Queenstown CEO Graham Budd, Mr Brown enjoyed a whirlwind 24-hour ‘familiarisation trip’ of the region, fitting in a golf course [...]
MONDAY 20 MAY 2013 A ceremony will be held to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of Crete. His Excellency, Lieutenant General the Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, Governor-General of New Zealand, as well as Hon Peter Dunne, will be in attendance. Monday 20 May 2013 National War Memorial Buckle Street Wellington Royal salute [...]
One of Thailand’s most luxurious getaway destinations, InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort has launched new Family Retreat package, designed to pamper parents and enrich and entertain kids. The package features luxurious accommodation and a range of complimentary experiences, including daily breakfast for the family, meals for children under 12 throughout the stay (when dining [...]
A growing number of unscrupulous taxi drivers are taking advantage of New Zealand travellers warns Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI). Craig Morrison, SCTI CEO, says the practice of having luggage stolen as part of a taxi ride is one customers should be on the lookout for. “The stories we hear include: · Where the taxi [...]
The Heritage Boutique Collection (HBC) welcomes the Portside Hotel to its exclusive Collection. The Portside Hotel is close to popular Gisborne wineries, exciting aquatic experiences from game fishing to stingray feeding and is the gateway to the spectacular East Cape experience. The hotel is set on Reads Quay in the town’s marina complex. This 4.5 [...]
Often criticised for taking their fair share while on the road, freedom campers are now ‘giving back’ by helping to map local amenities all across New Zealand, thanks to a free smartphone application developed by a Christchurch man. Available for free via Google Play and the App store, CamperMate uses the GPS function of smartphones [...]
Rekorderlig Cider are excited to announce a brand new winter experience with the 2013 launch of ‘Efter Ski’ at Thredbo Alpine Village during the ski season from 8th June until 8th September 2013. Aligning themselves with the Thredbo Alpine Hotel, Beautifully Swedish Rekorderlig Cider are putting a Scandinavian spin on Australia’s premium ski slopes to [...]