Apr 25, 2012

(Los Angeles, CA, April 25, 2012) - Book now through April 30, 2012 to fly round trip from 22 major US cities to Fiji from as low as $1078 per person or to Australia for as low as $1158 per person or New Zealand for as low as $1081 per person on Air Pacific, Fiji’s International Airline. These fares are all inclusive of taxes and fees, now that’s

Aug 22, 2011

Central Otago’s first wine tasting tour by bike, Vine Cycling Bannockburn, is a 10 miles flat to undulating cycle tour through orchards, olive groves, historic gold workings and choice of 10 vineyards with stops for tasting.   The self-guided tour offers a leisurely day out for couples, and small groups (minimum age 18), or as a guided four-hour

Jun 17, 2011

Queenstown will roll out the welcome mat and join the party to celebrate all things Kiwi when the REAL New Zealand Festival kicks off for Rugby World Cup 2011. Joining the Classic All Blacks match announced last week, three more major events and a whole host of experiences in and around Queenstown will provide domestic and international guests with even more

Apr 11, 2011

SANTA MONICA, CA, APRIL 11– From sailing through the picturesque Auckland Harbor, to leaping off the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere, contestants and trainers on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” saw the best of New Zealand’s breathtaking scenery, fun activities and unique culture – and now so can you.  The special New Zealand episodes of

Mar 31, 2011

A fantastic line-up of festivals coupled with a spectacular change of seasons makes Queenstown, New Zealand, the perfect place to visit this autumn. With the landscape bursting into a blaze of red and gold, April events kick off with the biennial Festival of Colour, a six-day celebration of the arts from April 12-17.  The autumn colours and dramatic environment

Upon their arrival in New Zealand a few years ago, a British couple commented that they’d like to adjust their watches to local time, but they didn’t know how to put them back 20 years. They spoke in jest, however in their words lurked a kernel of truth. There are parts of New Zealand where time has all but stood still, and Lyttelton, nestled just

One of the most well known statistics regarding New Zealand is the sheep to person ratio. After all, as any true travel historian knows, New Zealand was once covered in sheep from stem to stern. Sheep roamed the paddocks, highways and byways of this great nation with impunity. But are they now under threat? Back in the good old 80′s we knew where we were.

Christchurch’s Basilica (also known as the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament) is usually overshadowed by its allegedly prettier and more famous cousin, the ChristChurch Cathedral. Located smack dab in the middle of Christchurch, the ChristChurch Cathedral draws hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. So omnipresent is this building that it is nigh

It’s always sad when one of your heroes dies. For anybody who doesn’t know, Sir Edmund Hilary passed away today at 88. Along with his sherpa Tenzeng Norgay, he was the first man to summit Mt. Everest in 1953. Growing up I always had a fascination with men like Hillary, Roald Amundsen and other great explorers. They are important to travel because

The New Zealand trip was a gift to my husband — a tour of everything Lord of the Rings. I had visions of a furry-footed Star Trek convention. I expected at least to enjoy the scenery. On the plane ride over, two women told us they would be traveling the North and South Islands on their own, and that got me thinking. Was it cheaper to travel with an

Whatever the weather, Milford Sound glistens as the crown jewel of New Zealand’s tourism destinations. Nestled in the heart of Fiordland National Park in the deep south of the country, this body of water attracts thousands of visitors every year, all marvelling at the high granite cliffs as they plunge steeply down into the cold crisp water, grey granite

The Polynesian Cultural Center is located on the Eastern side of Oahu is Hawaii’s most popular paid attraction. The Polynesian Cultural Center presents the talents seven peoples of the South Pacific including: Tahiti, New Zealand, Tonga, Hawaii, Fiji, Samoa, and Marquesas. While a definite tourist attraction, our own, Eileen Moran says, “Not tacky,

Devin visits with Dena of Air New Zealand at the Los Angeles Times Adventurers Travel Expo help on February 10-11. She tells us a little about the many options and destination for those traveling the South Pacific including Fiji, Vanuatu, and Tonga. Moreover with Star Alliance, traveler can use Air New Zealand as a carrier for trips around the world. Produced by

I cornered Blair Hartland (International Marketing Manager for Chistchurch Cantebury Tourism) at the recent KiwiLink trade event in Los Angeles. The place was packed and a buzz of the latest about New Zealand. Here our brief conversation. ITKT readers can expect more interviews covering almost everywhere in New Zealand. What’s happening these days in

My most memorable time in New Zealand was spent with a few kind Maori people that were willing to show me a little about there culture and ways. I was fascinated and grateful for the opportunity. I met Leanne Maahingarangi Morehu at this year’s Kiwi Link trade convention in Los Angeles in May. She is soft spoken, bright and enthusiastic. She is also truly