… the blinking computer and television screen.
Come every summer holiday, after Christmas in New Zealand, families head to West Auckland to the straw berry fields with their young and not so young children, and grand parents, to part take in …
June 26, 2010
June 15, 2010
The Most Popular Holiday Gift Destinations
… from the Triassic period, which is considered to be one of the largest collection of fossils in the world.
7. Auckland: Journey a bit further to the south and you will find Auckland, New Zealand. The countrys capital offers everything …
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June 5, 2010
Visiting Romanian villages
… with 40 km of beaches call “Waiheke Island” be for real? The comfortable 35 minute ferry ride takes you from Auckland’s bustling city life to one that is more unhurried and one that perhaps only this island can offer.
Having a strong …
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April 24, 2010
Take a Trip to New Zealand
Auckland: Sailors paradise
On the North Island of New Zealand you’ll find Auckland, a large city set around stunning inlets and bays. Not surprisingly, most of the Auckland’s most celebrated activities are to do with water. These include dinner cruises in the harbor and swimming with dolphins.
Transport: how to get there and around:
New Zealand’s main international [...]
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April 13, 2010
An Introduction To The Unique Cuisine Of New Zealand
Much of New Zealand’s cuisine, similar to the people themselves, tends to be straightforward and unpretentious. The country’s economy is largely based on agriculture, so not surprisingly the cuisine is based on fresh produce from the sea and the land. It isn’t all basic, the wave of immigrants from China, Korea and other parts of [...]
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April 1, 2010
Drink recipes: Feijoa dancer
The Feijoa Dancer is a cocktail which is made up of 42 Below Feijoa vodka, Apple Sourz, Southern Comfort, Red Bull and lemonade. Other bourbons may be used but it is found that Southern Comfort is the best due to it’s soft and sweet flavour. It is this which softens the kick [...]
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Auckland to Cape Reinga – A Whirlwind Tour of New Zealand
Auckland to Cape Reinga – A Whirlwind Tour of New Zealand
New Zealand’s North Island is one of the most rewarding places to visit on Earth. From ancient volcanoes and rainforests to unbroken stretches of golden beach that fade out into the distance, the North Island is a breathtaking experience for all of your senses.
The grand [...]
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March 31, 2010
Partingtons At The Langham – Restaurant Of The Year 2006
(Auckland, 13 October 2006) — The Langham Hotel, Auckland is thrilled to announce their signature restaurant Partingtons has been announced New Zealand Restaurant of the Year at the world’s largest annual hot kitchen competition.
The title was awarded to Partingtons at the New Zealand Culinary Fare. The Fare is New Zealand’s longest running culinary competition [...]
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March 30, 2010
Details About New Zealand’s Beautiful North Island
New Zealand’s North Island may be the smaller of the two main islands, but that certainly does not make it lesser. The diminutive North Island is home to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, and Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city. The island’s more northern location contributes to a warmer, more congenial climate and translates to a [...]
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March 23, 2010
Enjoy the Only Boutique Hotel in the Hilton Arsenal of Properties
I wanted to see the Hilton Auckland after their suite refurbishment, and it was well worth the visit. The popular Bow Suites, so named because they are shaped like the bow of a ship, overlooking the Waitemata Harbour, have had quite the face lift.
The interior, designed by Catherine Stormont of HBO&EMTD, is [...]
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