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My family and I have made annual trips to Waiheke Island for the past three years. We’ve fallen in love with the beautiful beaches, the rolling hills, great food and wine, and the laid back lifestyle. We stay for a week or so just to soak up island life, but you can experience a lot… Continue reading A Family Day Tripper’s Guide to Waiheke Island
A world-famous bridge, heaps of sprawling green spaces, the thriving arts scene and a fiercely independent, fun-loving streak. San Francisco never fails to win over Expedia’s Kiwi travellers, who usually spend 3-4 days checking out the city by the bay. When it comes to exploring hip and unconventional San Fran, there are plenty of options. Here… Continue reading Five Ways to Finding the Heart of San Francisco
A four hour flight from Sydney and you’re halfway to Asia – so say you decide to stop right there. Well, you’ll end up in Darwin, where you’ll get a little bit of both worlds. A trip to the Northern Territory’s capital sits somewhere between an Aussie city break and an Asian holiday, without the crowds or the… Continue reading Darwin: A Day in the Melting Pot
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
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
Kiwi travellers love London and there’s no need to wonder why. If you want to rub shoulders with the locals, uncover corners of the bustling capital that normally escape the tourist radar and eat fantastic local produce along the way, then you’ve come to the right place. A tour of London’s food markets is the… Continue reading London Markets
Los Angeles, the City of Angels, has recently been recognised as the Wellness Capital of the United States. As a matter of fact, 14 wellness centres are anticipated to operate in schools by 2014. This movement will promote good health and hopefully deepen the desire of locals to live a healthier lifestyle. Los Angeles is… Continue reading Finding Health and Wellness in the City of Angels
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