Travel

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably sung along to this song. And you’ve probably wondered if YOU would ever enjoy a snowy, festive Christmas. Well, guess what? It’s about to HAPPEN! We can’t guarantee snow (that’s up to the weather-gods). But on December 10 this year, my wife and...

Lots of people get depressed in winter, or suffer from “the winter blues”. The medical name for this (at its worst) is seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Despite the fact that millions of us say we’ve suffered a winter-related low mood, it can feel as though the winter blues is just...

We have special small group tour packages designed with you in mind. Join the hundreds of people that have enjoyed our tours over the past 31 years. From D’Urville Island with fishing and dining on fresh blue cod to Stewart Island seeing kiwis in their natural habitat, dining on fresh...

Some of the world’s most exotic destinations can seem challenging if you’re facing them on your own. With this in mind, World Journeys have created a range of small group journeys which are fully escorted throughout, to make travel easy. Having a host accompany the group, there is always someone...

Oreti Village is located on the South Western shores of Lake Taupo and is the perfect place to escape, relax and recharge. A property rich in history and boasting magnificent lake and mountain range views, Oreti is a hidden gem. Tranquil native bush and gardens laden with native birds, and...

Nestled in the heart of Rajasthan, India, the white, marbled city of Udaipur is steeped in history and hospitality, as FARIDA MASTER recounts. The first thing that struck me about Udaipur was a wonderful sense of pride everyone takes in welcoming visitors. From airport crew to taxi drivers, hotel staff,...

Step on board the Murray Princess and it’s like stepping back in time to a more gentle pace of life. You will leave ordinary life behind and be swept up in the extraordinary as you experience the ever-changing scenery cruising on the Murray, the world’s third longest navigable river...

Immerse yourself in Auckland’s unique maritime heritage at the New Zealand Maritime Museum. Located in the Viaduct Harbour, this museum offers a diverse range of exhibits and activities that vividly portray the rich maritime history and culture of New Zealand. Here’s a concise guide for your museum day: Explore the...

The term “bucket list” means “a list of things to do before you die”. It was first used in 1999 by the Anglo-American writer Justin Zackham in his screenplay for the 2007 film The Bucket List. Zackham had created his own list called “Justin’s List of Things to Do Before I Kick...

Regarded as the eighth wonder of the world by Rudyard Kipling, Milford Sound is acclaimed as New Zealand’s most famous tourist destination. Out of the 14 fiords making up the Fiordland National Park Milford Sound is the only fiord that can be accessed by road. Towering mountains rise sharply out...

Travelwise Holidays is a family-run business that has been operating since 1993 and has established itself as a trusted and reliable provider of fully escorted, tailor-made holidays for the 60 plus traveller. With a focus on providing high-quality tours and exceptional customer service. As a member of the New Zealand...

From humble beginnings, Hugh Weir’s passion for buses led to the birth of Weir Tours in the 1970s. Today, the family-run business boasts a fleet of 50 vehicles, with three generations continuing the legacy. Hugh Weir started the passion for buses. He ran a school bus, and race day and...