Travel

The Abel Tasman Family Darryl Wilson is the seventh generation of the Hadfields, who were one ...

When planning a holiday, it can be hard to choose where to start and stop, how to select the best destinations and how to get the best value for money.

Melanie Pohl goes in search of an American city with service to be proud of.

he Abel Tasman is one of our most accessible national parks. 

It's as much about the water as it is about bush. It is famous for its protected azure water, separated from green bush by a strip of golden sand.

Imagine waking up to the church bells of Cologne's gothic cathedral and spending the next evening at Vienna's impressive opera house.

My adventure began when Ray, from Top Trail Hire & Tours Ltd, collected me from my Paihia accommodation at 10am. This cycle trail is part of the Twin Coast Cycle Trail Northland.

We never leave home without a camera when we travel so we can preserve the memories. We're just amateurs who simply love to catch the moment and rarely take the time to fiddle with Shutter and Aperture Speeds. So our cameras are usually set on automatic.

During our short stay we ate breakfast and lunch at our hotel at night but ventured out in the free tuktuk and driver they provided to sample the food in three local restaurants.

Style, elegance and an incredible winter adventure awaits you! Imagine visiting three amazing European countries on a guided tour where you'll be spoilt with a truly authentic Christmas experience.

Experience Mother Nature's most spectacular and memorable show!