When too much action is never enough, make sure you add heli-rafting to your New Zealand extreme sports itinerary. // This unique experience, hosted by Queenstown Rafting, combines a high-flying helicopter ride with an adrenalin-packed white-water rafting adventure. Queenstown Rafting offers two heli-rafting trips. The first flies across the Wakatipu Basin and Coronet Peak ski […]
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When we think of chocolate vacations most of us think of Swiss or Belgian getaways. But Australia is determined to put itself on the map with Chocolate Espresso tours around Sydney. Tour founder Shelagh Coleman and her team take chocoholics on three-hour walking tours around Sydney’s central business district and Darlinghurst. On the way you’ll […]
China is a diverse country which experiences a varied climate and a number of seasonal activities, so the decision of when to travel requires some careful planning. The temperate seasons of fall and spring are the ideal time to travel. During these seasons weather tends to hover between 50 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain is […]
We all know that Tonga is one of the most affordable destinations in the South Pacific. But how should you manage your money once you get there? Tongan pa’anga banknotes are available in denominations of one, two, five, 10, 20, and 50. One hundred seniti is equivalent to one TS$1. Seniti coins come in denominations […]
It might be a world away from Forks, Washington, but if you want to be spooked in Australia head to Melbourne. Stephanie Meyer didn’t set her Twilight novels here, but she easily could have. After all, with more rain and clouds than any other city in Oz it’s certainly gloomy enough. Add plenty of gothic […]
Vietnam is a country of extremes, with bustling cities and quiet rural villages. Somewhere in the middle you’ll find Hoi An, a small city on Vietnam’s south central coast which enjoys the best of both worlds. Hoi An is the place to come if you want to experience cosmopolitan Vietnam without the traffic or the […]
Navigating an unfamiliar foreign city can be a daunting prospect. The Explorer Bus takes the stress out of getting around the New Zealand city of Auckland and is a great way to see the sights. A day pass costs $35 for adults, $15 for children aged between four and 16 years, and $80 for a […]
Many Asian locations are about the culture and rich history, but not Hong Kong. A visit to this thoroughly modern country is simply an excuse to spoil yourself! Get yourself into holiday mode with a trip to The Oriental Spa at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental. Measuring a whopping 2300 meters square, it’s not surprising to […]
Most of the time the residents of the Australian Outback are happy to enjoy life at a slower pace. But every July the Northern Territory town of Alice Springs comes alive as it celebrates the annual Camel Cup. While horses are obliging animals, camel jockeys are faced with a much tougher task. The beasts live […]
When you’re on a trip to Thailand don’t overlook the fact that Bangkok is a foodie’s paradise with many streets lined with restaurants ready to serve up delicious cuisine from around the globe. All those choices can overwhelm tourists, but as with any city you’ll find the best meals where the locals eat. Here are […]
