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...

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...

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...

Out East! North Island,...

Out East in New Zealand, North Island When summer comes here in New Zealand and the pohutakawa trees glow with their Christmas red blossoms, an annual migration takes place where Citysiders pack away their suits and unpack their jandals (flip-flops) and shorts and head for the beach and...

New Zealand, The Worlds...

New Zealand voted the worlds third best place to live by Telegraph readers  Over the past year the Telegraph has been gathering reader votes for the top ten places to live across the globe. I was very excited to read this morning that New Zealand’s North Island came in third. Out of...

Escape the cold this wi...

December’s hottest destinations! It’s cold, wet and gloomy at home, so a hot holiday in December makes perfect sense. The Caribbean is wonderful, as are The Maldives, Mauritius and Southeast Asia. Thailand gives adventurous couples the chance to experience a three stop honeymoon...