If you love Art Deco architecture, there is one place on earth that does it better than anywhere else. Not Miami, New York or even Paris. It’s a small seaside city in New Zealand called Napier — and every February, it hosts what has become one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage festivals. Here’s why … Read more
Planning a trip to Fiji from Los Angeles? One of the first questions travelers ask is how long the flight actually takes. Here’s what you need to know about the flight time from LAX to Fiji’s main international airport. Direct Flight Time: LAX to Nadi The direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to … Read more
You probably realize by now that not all ocean cruise lines operating out of the USA are the same. Some are party-oriented with buffets catering to vast numbers of passengers. Others are more upmarket and formal, requiring you to “dress” for dinner at allotted dining times, often seated with strangers. Life onboard is more regimented. … Read more
I was in Spain recently, attending the Tourism Spain Marketplace, when a phrase stopped me mid-conversation. Slow travel. Now, I’d heard versions of this idea before. But hearing it in Spain — a country where dinner doesn’t start until 9pm, where the evening paseo (stroll) is practically a national institution, and where “slow” isn’t a … Read more
If your kids are Minecraft fans, here’s a Minecraft-inspired adventure that will light up their imaginations: exploring New Zealand in real life, guided by the very places they’ve already discovered in the free Minecraft New Zealand add-on. Imagine your family stepping out of the game and into the breathtaking landscapes it showcases—snowcapped mountains, glowworm caves, … Read more
Planning a family vacation should be exciting, not exhausting. But if you’ve ever tried coordinating a multi-generational trip or managing travel logistics with young children, you know how quickly the joy can turn into stress. Between juggling everyone’s schedules, finding accommodations that actually work, and worrying about what happens when things go wrong, family vacation … Read more
I’ll never forget my first full day exploring New Zealand – the moment it hit me that this country operates on a completely different scale than I’d imagined. The distances. The weather changes. The way a “quick drive” could take twice as long as Google Maps predicted because I kept pulling over, unable to resist … Read more
I need to tell you something that might surprise you: New Zealand is one of the best destinations in the world for introverted travelers. Not despite being spectacular and popular – but because of how it’s structured. Yes, there are crowded hotspots. Yes, Queenstown can feel overwhelming in peak season. Yes, tour buses descend on … Read more
“How long should I spend in New Zealand?” It’s the second most common question I get asked, right after “which island should I choose?” And like most important travel questions, the answer isn’t a simple number. It’s: it depends. Depends on what you want to see. Depends on how you like to travel. Depends on … Read more
Planning a family vacation should be exciting, not exhausting. Yet for many parents, the reality of organizing travel with children feels overwhelming — endless browser tabs, conflicting reviews, and the nagging worry that something will go wrong when you’re far from home. If you’ve ever searched for travel services that offer round-the-clock support and local … Read more