There’s so much to do on Gold Coast holidays that it may not be as relaxing a trip as expected, as Allison Fairless from Flight Centre Feilding found out. The Gold Coast is a fun place to go for any age group; even older groups can go to enjoy the views and just relax. It can be a bit busy for couples wanting a completely … Continue reading
History-rich Turkey conjures up images of the Arabian Nights, but Nicola Morley from Flight Centre Gisborne shares her must-do’s for Turkey holidays. * Hot air ballooning over Cappadocia This region is a truly unique landscape of elaborate rock formations and dwellings hewn out of the rock itself. Areas like the town of Goreme are surrounded by homes built into the rock by inhabitants hundreds of years … Continue reading
It seems travellers’ love of an Australia holiday is undiminished, with the country still being the top pick for both Kiwi and international holidaymakers. When it comes time to pack the bags for a holiday, Australia still leads the pack for Kiwis, according to a report from market research company Roy Morgan. The report says that over 40% of Kiwis intend to visit Australia some … Continue reading
Making time for both relaxing and rocking, Courtney Walters from Flight Centre Westgate finds much to write home about on Bali holidays. A holiday to Bali offers the perfect combination of relaxation on sun-drenched shores to adventures exploring the islands, temples, markets and rocking nightspots. Bali is divided into different areas, each offering a different type of holiday experience. Kuta is where many of the … Continue reading
It’s a mecca for sightseeing and shopping, but finding somewhere to stay on Melbourne holidays can be a bit of a mission. So Anna Whitehouse from Flight Centre shares her favourite places to rest a weary head. Citadines on Bourke Melbourne is my favourite in terms of location to shopping, bars and restaurants. It has some of the largest rooms in Melbourne, very spacious and … Continue reading
When an opportunity came up to visit Beijing, Marie Sutton from Flight Centre Auckland seized the chance to soak up the sights and hit the shops. China is somewhere I’ve always wanted to go, but continues to be pushed down my holiday wish-list as the timing has never quite worked in my favour. So when I was finally able to visit China’s capital, visions of historical … Continue reading
The lure of business class – extra legroom, bigger seats, more meal options… Who boards their flight and doesn’t feel a pang of envy for those lucky travellers sitting slightly further up the plane? Fortunately there are some things you can do that may increase your chances of getting an upgrade, all without spending an extra cent. Firstly, after you’ve booked your cheap flights call … Continue reading
Hitting the open road is a wonderful way to explore on Australia holidays, as Fiona Laver from Flight Centre Christchurch found out. The lovely warm 26 degrees that greeted us in Australia was a wonderful welcome so we all took layers off and made our way over to our hire van. Tropical North Queensland has a warm climate with average temperatures ranging from 26 degrees … Continue reading
Emirates has been voted New Zealand’s favourite international airline in a customer satisfaction survey conducted by market research company Roy Morgan. The survey gauged the opinions of 12,000 consumers on various topics, including which airline they felt most satisfied with. Emirates was the international airline with the highest proportion of satisfied customers. Part of the appeal of the airline may be the Emirates A380 aircraft, … Continue reading
International travel is on the rise with Statistics New Zealand reporting more Kiwis booking holiday packages in the past year, compared to the year prior. While Kiwis have always enjoyed a culture of travelling, it seems we are increasingly taking advantage of cheap airfares and our strong dollar to travel to destinations further afield that in the past were deemed too costly. Flight Centre’s most … Continue reading
Wineries, festivals and one of the best jobs in the world are reasons Western Australia are hoping to lure Kiwis to holiday there. Last year 80,000 New Zealand holidaymakers visited the state, and Tourism Western Australia is encouraging even more Kiwis to do so in 2013. But why should we consider a Perth holiday or wine trail around the regional centres? Food and wine events … Continue reading
Beaches and “Bula” welcomed Brett Mead from Flight Centre Hastings on his recent holiday around the beautiful Fiji islands. The Fijian people are by far the friendliest I have encountered, with a constant “Bula” and wide smile as you pass everyone. They come across genuine, not just pandering to tourists, and their sense of humour suits us New Zealanders, making it easy to build rapport … Continue reading
There is more to Samoa holidays than beaches, as Allison Fairless from Flight Centre Fielding discovered on her recent visit. Samoa is very much a country built on love and security between each other and their families. They are a happy people and would often wave out to us when we travelled around. As well as a destination for families, couples and groups, Samoa is … Continue reading
From camels to cruises, Elly Lang from Flight Centre Whakatane took in the wonders of Egypt with On the Go Tours. Our guide around Egypt was Sal, who was simply a fountain of knowledge. As an archaeologist he has a love of history and also of his country. He was very helpful in telling us how much things are worth in the bazaars when it came … Continue reading
If you’re wanting to say “Aloha Hawaii” this year you’ll soon find it even easier, with Hawaiian Airlines increasing their weekly flights to Honolulu. Over September and October this year the airline is adding an extra flight from Auckland to Honolulu every week. The increase means four direct flights per week instead of the current three, ideally timed for those Kiwi families looking to take … Continue reading
With Hawaiian Airlines touching down in Auckland yesterday for the first time since 1990, it’s got the team at Flight Centre extremely excited about travelling to Hawaii and the United States – particularly New York City! We’ve put together our top tips of things to do and see when you’re in the Big Apple. Get a subway pass – it will save you time and … Continue reading
Dive famous reefs, experience island resorts and get up close with crocs – all in a day’s work in Tropical North Queensland for our Flight Centre consultant. Arriving in Australia we were greeted by 30+ degrees and what feels like nothing short of 100 percent humidity at Cairns airport. This was expected but not being quite dressed for these conditions the profuse sweating and sticky … Continue reading
Whether it’s because you like drinking Guinness or think you look good in green, St Patrick’s Day is one of those popular occasions celebrated all over the world. You don’t even have to be in Ireland to celebrate all things Irish, with cities all over the world putting on a good show. The team at Flight Centre share their top three picks so you can … Continue reading
Serenity and sunshine welcomed Samantha Gibson from Flight Centre New Plymouth when she visited the Maldives on her recent surfing holiday. Nestled in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a coral island with breathtaking views and sheer beauty. It is perhaps one of the most luxurious destinations you’ll ever encounter with cobalt blue waters, bright blue skies and all year sunshine – … Continue reading
From budget to brilliant, Ellie van der Leij from Flight Centre Northlands shares her top hotel tips for travellers on Gold Coast holidays. Having enjoyed a few holidays on the Gold Coast and stayed in a number of hotels, I thought I’d share my thoughts on the best among them and which travellers I’d recommend them to. These are ordered from the most affordable to … Continue reading
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