Pacific Island Getaway
Oh yes it’s cold, it’s windy and sometimes it’s rainy too. Perhaps that’s why all your friends are showing off about jetting away to warmer climates to beat their winter blues. Although, if you see one more Facebook post in…
Holiday Ideas
Enjoy Winter Warmth on a Queensland Holiday
As the temperature plummets and the power bills soar you might imagine there’s no escaping winter. But then you bump into someone who’s planning their midwinter getaway and you realise you can get away from the cold – by boarding…
Adventurous Eating in Asia – Creepy, Crispy, Crunchy
Regardless of where you travel, whether you’re backpacking or indulging at a resort, roaming the planet usually poses challenges, physically, mentally and also in terms of food. But, instead of playing it safe next time you’re on holiday, why not…
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…
The Insider’s Guide To The Top Australian Music Festivals
Finally getting fit, reconnecting with old friends or finding new ones; the New Year is all about making resolutions. If you are just starting out, leaving school, or embarking on a new career, then perhaps on your list for 2016…
TripBarometer: What Motivates us to Travel?
Trip Advisor have released their latest TripBarometer results from the largest accommodation and traveller survey, revealing the psychology of travel. They’ve released this awesome infographic to show what goes on in the mind of a global traveller.
Twenty Four Hours in LA
California’s City of Angels is one of the key entry points to the United States for New Zealanders and many travellers choose to break up their journey to Europe, New York or Latin America with a stopover in Los Angeles. Ensure you get some sleep on the plane as marketing manager Zoe Macfarlane has planned the perfect 24 hours in LA.
How Can I Upgrade My Flight?
The opportunity to travel at the pointy end of the plane is not available to the majority of us Kiwi travellers – the numbers are low for New Zealand travellers heading away in first class – however with the right travel accessories, it’s possible to upgrade your flight in the simplest of ways. We’ve picked our top must-have travel items to improve your flight and give you some of the luxuries of travelling first class without the excessive price tag.
How to Stay Healthy on Holiday
When you plan your holiday, it’s all about the flights, accommodation and sights you are going to see than considering the more mundane elements of travelling. Here at Worldcare we believe it is our duty to consider these and help you keep informed on how to stay safe when you hit the road. Read our top tips below for staying healthy on holiday.
Where to Go on a Shopping Holiday
With our very own travelling shopaholic at Worldcare, we’ve asked marketing manager Zoe to provide an insight into the best shopping holidays around the world.
For many travellers a journey to a new country is an opportunity to learn about a new culture, or delve into the region’s history, for the shopping connoisseur, these are often still a part of the trip but an extra retail element gets their heart beating. Shopping tours and buses that take tourists to outlets are on the rise and offer a new and exciting way to explore a city or country. The promise of a bargain, packaged with cultural gems, scenic vistas and local cuisine create an alluring holiday and many destinations around the world can include a shopping edge.
