What do primates and humans have in common?  Apart from a love of bananas, space travel and playing drums, we all descended from one ancestor. And according to evolutionist Charles Darwin it wasn’t Adam, Eve or King Kong. In 2009 the scientific world celebrates Darwin’s work. You too can get into the evolutionary groove on a New Zealand holiday that blends wild, raw and primordial adventures with modern luxury digs. Read more »

Scything: Hollanmatej via Wikimedia Commons

Get down and dirty! You’ll be on your knees getting back to nature with tips for weeding, sowing and growing all things green in New Zealand’s springtime. From visits to botanic gardens to learning new ways to cut grass, there’s a green getaway for all! Read more »

Scrapbook Kit: Bastet985 via Wikimedia Commons | Quilt: Quiltpatch via Wikimedia Commons

You’ll be in stitches with a visit to craft-central New Zealand. Learn for yourself how to mosaic like a Michelangelo, or buy up on supplies for your next scrapbooking project. Best of all you get to mingle with fellow crafties, swap ideas and buy original pieces to wow the folks back home. Read more »

Getting high on a holiday is great fun, as long as it’s legal of course. Altitude affects attitude, as the rush of soaring above the earth lifts the spirits and adrenalin levels — get a bird-like peace floating in a balloon or tingle with thrills jumping from the clouds. There’s a holiday to reach the heights of any desire… Read more »

Author SA Sachs once said, “The scratches in Yoko Ono records are moments of relief”. Of course, one man’s Britney is another man’s Beethovan. So whether it’s rock guitars, Irish harps or Maori pūtorinos, flick through our collection of amazing New Zealand musical hotels and holidays and you’re sure to find a getaway to float your melody boat. Unless you really do like Yoko’s records. Read more »