New Zealand
From France to Chile: 10 great ski chalets
With Eurostar recently opening ticket sales for its new services from London to the French Alps, now is the perfect time for ski lovers to book for the best deals. Apartments and chalets in prime locations also get booked up quickly, so travellers looking for a ski getaway should start looking now to secure their perfect ski holiday home.
Cruise your way to the Rugby World Cup 2011
The Rugby World Cup returns to New Zealand for the first time since the inaugural event in Australasia in 1987. With positive recent rugby action, head to New Zealand for the best Rugby World Cup ever.
Escape the winter blues in New Zealand
There’s loads of reasons to jump on a plane with your family this winter to escape the cold for an unforgettable self-drive New Zealand summer family holiday in a Britz Campervan.
Festival fun in Queenstown
The Southern Hemisphere’s biggest winter party is set to celebrate 36 years of winter fun from 25 June to 4 July with 10 days of totally outrageous and uniquely Queenstown events.
Cruise your way to the Rugby World Cup 2011
The Sport Division of TUI Travel PLC, the world’s leading leisure travel group, is chartering P&O Cruises’ 70,000-ton superliner Pacific Dawn to ensure 2,000 Rugby Union devotees do not miss the latter stages of the Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand.
Warm winter treats from Novotel Lakeside Queenstown
Queenstown’s most centrally located hotel is gearing up for winter and thinking warm winter treats in anticipation of snowy days to come.
Crowne Plaza Queenstown rated 4.5 stars by Qualmark
Commended as immaculately clean, with enthusiastic staff and excellent room presentation, Crowne Plaza Queenstown has achieved a 4.5 star rating in its latest assessment from Qualmark.
Quintessential Queenstown charm
Distinction Hotels New Zealand has appointed Ken Edwards as the General Manager of Distinction Nugget Point Boutique Hotel, tasked with restoring one of Queenstown’s most beloved properties to its original glory.
Queenstown gears up for Winter Festival
Tickets to the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival’s biggest events went on sale at 3pm today (1 April) and festival goers are urged “not to fool about” in case they miss out.
Tandem Cliff Jump launches in Queenstown
Leap off a 109m cliff, freefall down the cliff face and swing across a canyon with your best mate - that’s the latest adrenaline-fuelled adventure to be launched in Queenstown.
Dragon to headline New Zealand Mardi Gras
Festival organisers have announced Kiwi rock legends Dragon as the headline act for this year’s Air New Zealand Mardi Gras to be held on Tuesday 29 June.
Mondillo scoops top awards at prestigious wine show
Mondillo Vineyard in Bendigo, Central Otago has scooped all the top prizes for its 2008 Pinot Noir in the country’s oldest, most respected wine competition.
Queenstown gets ready to rumble
Queenstown is getting ready to rumble this June with a new addition to the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival programme that’s sure to be a knockout.
Blanket Bay junior chef among best in the world
Blanket Bay’s commitment to nurturing the creativity and skills of young chefs has delivered yet another accolade on the world stage.
Queenstown’s Winter Festival appeal endures
The broad appeal of the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest winter party continues to attract strong commercial support with organisers again signing up a family of sponsors that includes several household name brands.