Adventure
I swam with a bomb detecting dolphin in Tahiti. She was retired from the US Navy (I’m resisting jokes about Navy Seals. Boom!) and now she lives in a lagoon on the island of Moorea, being hand fed by adoring trainers and whizzing around her pools when humans jump in. Hina is a bottlenose dolphin… Continue reading Three Dolphin Swims not to be Missed
I only spent one weekend in Barcelona. It felt like a few heartbeats, but unlike other whirlwind visits to big cities, I immediately felt at home. My two besties were flying in from London for a girls getaway. Three to four days is the average length Expedia travellers stay in town. We had no plans… Continue reading A Barcelona Short Break
Venice Beach has an eclectic charm unlike any other part of Los Angeles. Snuggled just south of Santa Monica, which is famous for shopping, copious restaurant choices and stunning waterfront hotels, Venice is a cultural explosion that couldn’t be more different to its posh sister. Santa Monica is still popular with Kiwis visiting LA and… Continue reading Life's a Show at Venice Beach
As a major gateway into New Zealand, Auckland can get skipped over when you’re on the way somewhere else. But you’re missing out. Nicknamed the Big Little City, New Zealand’s largest city has the cosy, community feel of a small town even though it stretches over 1000 square kms. Summer is the most popular time… Continue reading The Insider’s Guide to Auckland
As the mother of 3 young children, I’m the first to say long haul flights are challenging but usually they’re nowhere near as bad as people expect … if you plan. It’s unlikely you’ll be the sole family on the plane. Around one in twenty passengers booking flights with Expedia is a child. That’s roughly 22… Continue reading Surviving long haul flights with kids
The main island of Singapore is only a little over 42km in length, but it’s home to an incredible mix of nationalities. From Auckland it’s only 11 hours in the air to Singapore and Kiwi travellers are making the most of good deals and lower hotel prices on the island. See Expedia’s Singapore Holidays for… Continue reading Singapore to Savour: iconic dishes and where to find them
Paris is one of my favourite cities in the world. I fell in love with it in my early 20’s and I’ve returned many times since. Every visit I discover something new but I never tire of great Parisian food, beautiful buildings, rich history and the amazing museums. For Expedia’s Kiwi travellers, it’s a must-visit on a… Continue reading Families in France: taking the kids to Paris
So you’ve done it, the dream holiday is booked. Now you have to figure out what to pack. Whether you’re off to sip champagne in France, pick lavender in Italy or swim in the crystal clear lagoons of Croatia, the baggage allowance for airplanes stays pretty much the same – minimal. After years of travelling, I’ve turned packing into… Continue reading The Art of Packing
Life is short. And hard. We have so many demands and pressures put upon us during our work day whether that’s in the office or with the kids, that by the weekend you just need a glass of wine and a foot rub. The weekend comes and we collapse. We laze around, watch crappy TV,… Continue reading yTravelBlog's Tips to taking a Short Break