When the drug dog sat next to me and started sniffing I knew I was in trouble
Being whisked away to be checked by the security team was the lowest point of my journey and in the previous 24hrs no-one would have known what else had happened
• On the way to the airport for my first flight I fall flat on my face after tripping up. Nothing broken but a bleeding arm and wrist
• At the next airport I’m minding my own business walking toward check-in when a group behind are chatting and end up ramming me from behind with their luggage trolley, catch my shoe and I’m flat on the ground again, same arm out to save me.
• It’s time to get in the queue to check-in. I reach into my bag for my passport, open it up and see my husbands face rather than mine. NO WAY!!, I always travel with 2 passports as I have dual citizenship, THANK GOD the second one I opened was mine!!
• 1hr 20min transfer between international flights and a mad dash to get the connection. Through the transfer lounge and into security baggage checks. There are people everywhere and during the whole transfer experience I get my apple watch stolen
I make it to the UK, reeling from everything that has happened. This isn’t even a holiday this is a last minute decision to fly back to be with my elderly mum who is sick and support my sister. To see the smile on my mums face when she first saw me was one to remember and she didn’t need to know anything about my last 24hrs.
This reminds me of when things go wrong at events (and they do, it’s a reality). I always know it can be like being a “Swan’ gently gliding through the water when really underneath you are paddling like hell. This is ‘game face’ time where everything else is left at the door and you and your guests get to experience the vision and smile you set out to achieve.
Anyone else have a travel tale of woe that tops this?
Just when you think views like this only exist in the movies, you realise it's in your own backyard in the Bay of Islands!!
Visit us at www.unforgettablefun.co.nz
Gather your loved ones together and explore the beautiful Bay of Islands to create special memories and share an unforgettable experience – planned specifically for YOUR GROUP! We don't create one size fits all package deals 🙅🏼♀️. Every event is unique and designed to reflect all of the things you love in life. This includes bespoke food & wine, accommodation, transport, activities and much more. 🙌🏻
We'll work alongside you to make an interactive plan or you may choose to leave the experience entirely in our hands if you want a big surprise for your group. It's up to you how much you want to be involved. 😃
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Video by B. Remarkable Media
We are so excited to officially celebrate Matariki as a public holiday this year at the Matariki Festival in the Bay of Islands - one of Aotearoa’s most culturally significant and magnificent regions.
The festival runs from the 17th June to 31st July, featuring over 20 free and ticketed events around the area that connect with one or more of the guiding principles of Matariki and Puanga
We'll be there helping out, so if you see me come say hello!
Learn more at www.matarikinz.com
We feel so lucky to call the Bay of Islands home, and this is why we're so passionate about sharing with you everything that it has to offer in a way that reflects everything you love in life! 😍
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Video by @paroabaywinery
The World's Largest Sea Cave
New Zealand is home to the largest sea cave on earth and there are MANY ways to enjoy its breathtaking beauty – depending on how adventurous you're feeling.
You can dive, snorkel kayak, hop on a paddle board or cruise in on a boat.... to name a few.
Who would you go with on an adventure like this?! Comment below ⬇️
As of today, Aussies are now allowed to enter the country without quarantine or isolation. We are so excited to finally welcome back all of our favourite neighbours! 🇦🇺🦘
We can't wait to create some Unforgettable Fun for you all!
Has life become all work and no play? Is it time to take a pause?
You may not have the ideas, or even know where to start, but you have the desire to make the experience happen and we have the passion to design every aspect of your experience.
No ask is too big, no detail is too small – we'll bring all the elements together!
Learn more at unforgettablefun.co.nz
We are so excited to be launching Unforgettable Fun!!! 🐬
Gather your loved ones together and explore the beautiful Bay of Islands to create special memories and share an unforgettable experience – planned just for YOU!
Learn more at www.unforgettablefun.co.nz