Travel

With more than 1000 islands, a long and sunny coastline and a rich history, Croatia is a treat for the senses. Brett Barclay, director of boutique travel company, World Journeys, rates Croatia as one of his favourite places on earth, and says: “My affinity with the sea is matched only...

If there is one region of New Zealand I have grown to love in recent years it’s Taranaki. Sitting out on a limb, it’s gorgeous landscapes, native bush, rock formations and stunning coastline are often overlooked by tourists. I renewed my acquaintance with the area some five or six years...

With the United Kingdom now digitising its border and immigration system, New Zealanders planning to visit there need to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). Anyone wishing to travel to the UK – except British and Irish citizens – requires advance permission to travel. This can be done either...

Are there places you have always thought about visiting but haven’t got there yet? It’s not too late. Our quality, small group tours can take you to the majestic South Island, back country of New Zealand’s largest high-country stations, Molesworth and Rainbow Stations. There’s no walking required; just sit back...

Imagine lying on a bed in Africa, in a tent, in the evening, in the middle of a wildlife reserve. Imagine staring through the open flap at a triangle of darkness. Then, imagine, suddenly, in the silence, a loud ROAR! A sharp, explosive, repeated ROAR! And, imagine the hair...

South Island Tours NZ has small group tours designed with you in mind. Come and join the hundreds of people who have enjoyed their tours over the last 32 years. From D’Urville Island with fishing and dining on fresh blue cod to Stewart Island where you can see kiwis in...

Free from the demands of work and kids, Kiwi travellers often only truly indulge their travel desires later in life. Retirement presents the opportunity to get out there and explore our fascinating world, reconnect with your sense of adventure, and…well… live a little! World Journeys had this in mind when...

Time and opportunities to travel can enhance retirement although ‘travel’ may depend not only on a desire to explore or funds but also on health as HELEN PERRY discovered when attending Sydney’s recent Festival of Lights. Travelling any distance is definitely easier when fit and healthy but a disability doesn’t...

At South Island Tours NZ, we have special small group tour packages designed with readers in mind – come and join the hundreds of people who have enjoyed our tours over the past 31 years. If visiting Molesworth Station is on your bucket list, then this 7-day/7-night tour to see two...

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

If you’ve never been on an exciting African Safari you probably can’t imagine what a ‘game-drive’ is like. It’s where those “I don’t-believe-it!” moments happen. It’s what people go to Africa for. Come early morning while it’s still dark, or mid-afternoon when the land is cooling down, you pile into...

Stepping aboard the Murray Princess is like traveling back to a time when life moved at a more relaxed pace. You’ll leave the ordinary behind and be immersed in the extraordinary, experiencing the ever-changing scenery as you cruise along the Murray, the world’s third-longest river after the Amazon and...