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Entries Tagged as 'New Zealand'

Hot January Vacations: Where I’d Like to Be

January 22nd, 2008 by Robin · No Comments

The post-Christmas blues have hit, spring feels a long ways away, and there’s nothing I’d rather do than take off on a whimsical vacation somewhere hot (or, at least, very cool).
For those lucky few who have the chance to take off this winter, here are my personal choices for the great places and great things […]

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Tags: Australia · New Zealand · North America · Regional Travel · Active Adventures · General

New Zealand dreaming…

July 20th, 2007 by Davis · No Comments

What stayed with me the most after my time in New Zealand is the small town feel throughout the country. Though there are an endless variety of things to see and do, people there maintain a very relaxed and approachable disposition.
I recall commenting to one lady on the ferry between the North and South Islands […]

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Tags: New Zealand · Regional Travel

Queenstown Leap

July 19th, 2007 by Louise · 1 Comment

There’s definitely a ski-town vibe to Queenstown. Adventure seekers the world over flock to Queenstown for the jet-boating, river rafting, mountain sports, and bungee jumping – just to name a few. A friend and I went tandem bungee jumping (there was no way I could have done it on my own!) on the original bungee […]

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Tags: New Zealand · Regional Travel · Active Adventures