Are you a total culture vulture? Visit Rome. Is culture at the very pinnacle of your holiday agenda? If so, visiting Rome could be the ideal holiday for you. It may seem obvious, but for good reason. Known as the city of seven hills, Rome was the former capital of what was once the biggest…
Category: Europe
Why you should visit brilliant Barcelona
After writing our article on finding your perfect European holiday destination we reminded ourselves of the wonder that is brilliant Barcelona… If you like to live life loud and vibrantly, there are plenty of options when it comes to having the holiday of your dreams, but Spain is no bad place to start. Extroverts will…
Find your perfect European holiday destination
What is the perfect European holiday destination? Well, no two people are the same – and no two destinations are the same either. Not every European vacation spot is going to be as appealing to you as to your parents, or vice versa. Even with friends your own age, everyone will still have different tastes and…
Skiing:The Top 10 Most affordable resorts in Europe
Europe’s ski resorts are some of the best in the world, but with crowds galore and prices higher than their famed peaks, it can be tough to choose the best place to go. We have scoured the slopes of Slovenia, Bulgaria and even Andorra to scout out ten small resorts that are relatively unknown and…
Christmas Getaways – The top 5 places in the world
We are incredibly lucky in New Zealand to be one of the few nations in the world that get to enjoy the joy of Christmas combined with toasty summer temperatures. Christmas BBQ anyone? But if you haven’t already, we think it should be on every Kiwi’s bucket list to head overseas and enjoy a white (or at least) wintry Christmas. With this in mind we’ve compiled our top tips on five places around the world to spend the festive season.
The new ‘Tinder style’ app for hotel reservations
The new Tinder style App for hotel reservations Triptwin, a new application inspired by Airbnb, Tinder and Netflix, offers one of the most innovative ways we have seen to book your holiday accommodation. This online reservation tool could well revolutionise the sector and the way in which tourists plan their trips. What is TripTwin? With…
Our Top 6 Destinations for Halloween
Our Top 6 Destinations for Halloween It may be getting warmer and sunnier here in New Zealand, but across the pond in the U.S. and Europe the air is starting to cool and the leaves are beginning to crisp, which means just one thing. Halloween and the associated celebrations are just around the corner. Where…
The Top 10 Cities for Millennials
Millennial city rankings “Digitally native, entrepreneurial and well-travelled, millennials are not afraid to relocate halfway across the world for the right opportunities and experiences” says Nestpick. Does this ring a bell? Whether you are looking to relocate or for a destination for your next city break, read on to find out the best ranking cities…
Fare’s fair when flying to Europe
It’s never been cheaper to travel to Europe than it is right now. When I first started going back and forth between New Zealand and Heathrow at the beginning of this century, I could pay as much as $3,000 (return) if I timed it wrong. Yet despite inflation, a return fare today can be as…
Making Plans for a Europe Holiday
When the leaves start falling from the trees and you feel that first nip of autumn in the air, it’s probably time to start planning your winter holiday because, for many of us, living from one holiday to the next is what work is all about. Sure you could go to a Pacific island, or Australia…