New Zealand’s Uni...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stay in a factory, an old school house, a gardener’s hut, or even an old woolshed, well now you can?  That is what is so wonderful about New Zealand’s baches (holiday homes) they come in all shapes and sizes and offer a wonderfully...

‘You can’t ...

As she rides the swells of the Southern Ocean, Australia’s smallest and southern-most state conveys a precious cargo of plants and animals. In many parts of Australia, wildlife has suffered massive decline. However, because of their isolation, many of Tasmania’s species remain in...

Escape to Clifftops Ret...

I have just returned from the most blissful, romantic escape to one of our most stunning Beach Houses courtesy of my dear husband who surprised me to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Clifftops Retreat is one of those places that when I first visited, I really didn’t want to leave as...

Campervan Trips around ...

Sue Bell, our product manager here at Turquoise spent her early 20′s as a Jilaroo (cowgirl) in an Australian outback station. From then on Sue’s passion for Australia has grown and is very much our guru here at Turquoise for everything down under…One of our clients...

February Festival Fever...

Whilst it seems the UK is shivering in the depths of a late English winter, New Zealand is at last relaxing and enjoying a rather late arriving summer!    And summer here in New Zealand heralds a time of relaxing, enjoying the outdoor spaces, indulging in some fine wine and food and a...

Round The World Honeymo...

I am often asked the question – where is the best honeymoon destination in the world? The answer is, quite simply – I don’t know! So much depends on what type of person you are. There is little point in an action junkie with a fair skin complexion spending two weeks on a remote...