Step back in time to Myanmar
By Niki Davies Not many people know this, but Myanmar (previously known as Burma) is Southeast Asia’s largest country. It shares borders with China, Laos and Thailand in the east and Bangladesh and India in the north and is rich with culture. It is a destination to which any avid traveller would be drawn to, with the appeal of stepping back in time to experience … Continue reading Step back in time to Myanmar
Stockholm with Singapore Airlines
By Tori Keating Generally speaking for most of us folk living in the South Island a trip on a plane is the first step of any holiday abroad. We’re lucky that more and more airlines are choosing to make NZ one of their final destinations which means we now have a greater choice of how and where we fly via to reach our final destination. … Continue reading Stockholm with Singapore Airlines
USA’s Best Ranches and National Parks
America’s definitely been top of our minds and all over the news at the moment, and mostly for all the wrong reasons. That’s rather unfortunate, because if we shift our focus away from orange men with funny hair we’ll find a plethora of wonderful experiences waiting to be uncovered. And this week we’ve got some help from our friends at Adventure World to help us … Continue reading USA’s Best Ranches and National Parks
How to enjoy The Good Life in Europe
Whether it’s your first trip to Europe or you are heading there for your umpteenth visit, travelling from New Zealand you need to make the most of it. At xtravel, we have close relationships with the best holiday companies and are in the know on all the options and offers. So if you are thinking of a Europe and Britain holiday in 2018, come and … Continue reading How to enjoy The Good Life in Europe
Rocking the Rockys
By Tori Keating I have a slightly mad obsession I’m about to share with you- I’m a train nut. A genuine certified train nut. I’ve ridden several across Australia, the train over the bridge on the River Kwai (got locked in the toilet on that one- super fun), an overnight train from Agra to Varanasi in India (NOT for the feint hearted), the superfast Shinakansen … Continue reading Rocking the Rockys
Insuring yourself to Travel
By Tori Keating Did you hear the one about the girl who was riding a bicycle in Bali who was knocked off by a drunk driver and was taken to hospital where she incurred a bill of $25,000? What about the one about the gentleman who dropped his iPhone on the floor of the train in Canada when the train suddenly lurched and the screen was smashed … Continue reading Insuring yourself to Travel
Handpicked South Africa and Victoria Falls
By Tori Keating I’ve just returned from an escorted tour I took to Africa with one of my favourite travel wholesalers Adventure World and I am bursting with excitement about all that we saw and did. When xtravel book your dream holidays we use trusted suppliers and wholesalers to source the best accommodations and experiences to enhance your trip. Our wholesalers and suppliers personally inspect … Continue reading Handpicked South Africa and Victoria Falls
Where am I?
I’m in a place where nature takes centre stage amid rainforests, glaciers, fjords, National Parks and incredible wildlife. It is a place where the outdoors is the destination and I can sit back and watch the wildlife or get up close with a real encounter. My happy place is with nature. Water lapping up against the kayak on a long summer afternoon watching a pod … Continue reading Where am I?
Enchanting Ecuador
By Tori Keating Rising out of the Pacific Ocean and straddling the equator some 900kms off the coast of Ecuador, the enchanting Galapagos Islands is the most unique bio diverse habitat in the world. Famous for helping Charles Darwin shape his theory of evolution, they are home to numerous species of endemic birds, animals, plants, fish, reptiles and corals, and are one of the few … Continue reading Enchanting Ecuador
Capturing Canada
By Tori Keating There’s an amazing tourist attraction in Canada Place Vancouver called the `Fly Over Canada’. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done as a traveller and one I would happily do again. It’s a simulation ride which flies you- as if you were in a helicopter- over the best that Canada has to offer. And the reason I love this ride … Continue reading Capturing Canada
