Harbour City Travel

10/06/2024

Arrived in Savai'i 🌞🌴🍸

19/04/2024

SOLO ADVENTURES, Cruising the world solo, but not alone...
Greenland, Canada, India, Japan, Vietnam, France, Greece, The Med, Galapagos, Alaska, Once in a lifetime Antarctica.....to mention a few.

13/03/2024

Got a great update on all things Ireland this morning!

02/03/2024

Get ready to ignite your wanderlust! Check out this incredible travel inspiration https://inspires.to/experiences/go-wild-with-your-bucket-list-5ow4

27/02/2024

Where to travel next...??? We just got these in the mail, and I'm sure they will inspire us 😀

Tell us where you dream of going on your next trip.

16/02/2024

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Season of ship inspections. Barbro spent a night in Lyttelton Harbour aboard the world's only luxury icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot. Maria had a good look around Le Lapérouse and Celebrity Edge here in Wellington. Two very different ships. Ponant sure knows how to build beautiful small ships ...

12/02/2024

Maria got to visit the cruise ship Celebrity Edge on Saturday. It's a really nice looking ship that takes around 2800 passengers.
To get the opportunity to visit different cruise ships and get an idea of what they are like to cruise with is very valuable to us. Cruising is not for everyone, and if it is something you want to do, the next step is to pick the ship that best suits your wants and needs. That's where your knowledgeable travel consultant will help 😀🛳

08/02/2024

If you have been dreaming about a trip to Antarctica or the Arctic, get inspired on a webinar hosted by Aurora Expeditions.

• Learn about their incredible itineraries to Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond, with bucket list moments at every turn
• Discover exciting activities including kayaking, snorkelling, scuba diving and more
• Gain insights into what life is like on board and off our purpose-built small ships
• Take advantage of the exclusive saving* available only to those who attend

Two dates are available, 5th March at 4pm NZDT and 7th March at 6pm NZDT. Contact Maria and let her know which one you want to attend. [email protected]

08/10/2023

Planning a trip to NY? Why not stay in Williamsburg! A hip part of NY with plenty of rooftop bars.....

27/07/2023

Imagine a tiny outcrop in the Pacific Ocean covered in lush greenery, surrounded by aquamarine waters, home to the world’s most southern coral reef system, and only allows 400 visitors at any one time... this is Lord Howe Island!

Imagine a tiny outcrop in the Pacific Ocean covered in lush greenery, surrounded by aquamarine waters, home to the world’s most southern coral reef system, and only allows 400 visitors at any one time... this is Lord Howe Island!Stay at Arajilla Retreat for an authentic Lord Howe experience, which...

08/06/2023

Airline routes explained

How does United decide where to fly? Their head route planner explains how United’s hub and spoke model provides customers more travel options and efficiencies.

A really interesting watch 🙂

Legacy and low-cost airlines use different models when planning their route networks. We asked a United Airlines’ global network planner to explain how the proc

07/06/2023

The Pan Pacific Orchard has opened its doors in Singapore—and more than 200% of the hotel’s land area is said to be covered in lush foliage.
There are four different nature environments across the property’s terraces (forest, beach, garden and cloud) as well as energy-saving features like rainwater collection, solar panel technology and a bio-digester system.
The 347-room hotel has signature restaurant Mosella and Champagne & oyster bar Florette as well as a ballroom on the 18th floor and St. Gregory spa.
Opening rates are priced from SGD460 per night.

Designed by the award-winning WOHA Architects, Pan Pacific Orchard is a lush urban oasis with stunning facilities such as a cascading waterfall, an outdoor beach pool and event spaces set in the clouds.

06/06/2023

Cruise through a dreamy fairy tale landscapes of karst limestone spires, mysterious caves, ancient rock paintings and endless secret coves filled with corals and fish of every colour sound.

Cruise through a dreamy fairy tale landscapes of karst limestone spires, mysterious caves, ancient rock paintings and endless secret coves filled with corals and fish of every colour sound.Explore the best of Raja Ampat, one of the treasures of Indonesia, with SeaTrek Sea Adventures and discover inc...

11/05/2023

The wait is over!
We’re excited to announce that reservations are now open at Southern Ocean Lodge.

Work is well underway on the rebuild and the new-look lodge will open on 6 December 2023.

Keen to explore Kangaroo Island? Get in touch :)

https://www.facebook.com/southernoceanlodge/videos/907353170563567

27/04/2023

Experience rugged beauty and warm hospitality in this Balkan treasure!

It may be an under-the-radar-travel destination, but when it comes to dazzling landscapes and fascinating culture, Albania is every bit as magnificent as its more popular neighbours. Spend nine days getting to know this Balkan gem with a local leader, travelling from bustling cities to remote reache...

16/04/2023

Today, April 16, marks the beginning of the 34th season of the Rocky Mountaineer with the train rolling out of Denver!

The Rockies to the Red Rocks is Rocky Mountaineer's newest route, a 1.5 day train journey between Denver, Colorado, and Moab, Utah, with an overnight stay in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The route showcases scenic views that are unique to the Southwest United States, as you travel between the states of Colorado and Utah. Between Denver and Glenwood Springs, you will journey alongside the Colorado River and through a series of canyons with steep, rugged rock walls. The route between Glenwood Springs and Moab offers a variety of scenery, including mountain vistas, desert cliffs and rock formations which were sculpted by nature millions of years ago.

https://www.facebook.com/RockyMountaineerTrain/videos/1170181927191152

20/03/2023

The world's best beach, according to TripAdvisor readers, has been announced! Very remote on an island off the east coast of Brazil.

A lesser-known island in Brazil famous for its unblemished beaches and well-preserved nature is now home to the best beach in the world.

13/11/2022

Every year the team at Captain Cook Cruises Fiji offers a handful of departures to beautiful and remote regions of Lau & Kadavu, two part's of Fiji that are rarely seen by tourists. A visit to these region's offers a once in a lifetime experience, visiting turquoise bays and remote villages where they only see a supply boat once a month. Cruise highlights include a swim at a waterfall, exploring old ruins, snorkelling untouched reefs and getting up close with nesting turtles. You’ll also explore the caves, reefs and lagoons of Qilaqila renowned for its mushroom-shaped islands, and the central lake on uninhabited Vuaqava island where you’ll find turtles, snakes and amazing bird life.

Here is a 3 minute video, showcasing what a Captain Cook Cruise to Lau & Kadavu Cruise is all about. https://vimeo.com/574249110

A 20% discount with bonus cabin upgrades is available on most CCC sailings until 30th November 2022 for travel through to June 2023.

08/11/2022

Amazonian rainforest, the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, colonial towns and iconic cities, Iguazu Falls and the unique wildlife of the Galapagos - visit six amazing countries in comfort and style on a small group hosted journey in September. With a maximum group size of 18, airfares included and a host with you all the way, this tour is guaranteed to go!

25/10/2022

During the school holidays Maria met up with Tui who works for a wholesaler that creates escorted and independent & tailor made campervan holidays in Canada, USA, Southern Africa, UK & Ireland, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Lots of people bought a campervan and started travelling around NZ during Covid. Maybe it's time for a similar holiday in another part of the world 😊🌍

21/10/2022

Take some time away from the garden this long weekend and dream away to Western Australia! Here's an old photo of Maria from when she was there in 2006 😉
Check out these 8 different packages and start dreaming! https://travefy.com/trip/6yw9rqk3zuewqz2aav5m9uvfq5sblwa

20/10/2022

We spent Monday evening getting an update from Viking Cruises. It was very informative and we are now even more confident in selling their cruises to the right clients. So if you have thought about going on a cruise, be it ocean, river or expedition, get in touch and we can see if Viking Cruises is the best option for you.

26/03/2022

Keep walking in Stockholm🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🚶.
Djurgården, one of many Islands in Stockholm provide promenads along the water, tracks through larg mature trees, people out on their horses, garden centre, restaurants, theam park, museums, galleries and much more, something for everyone!
In summer you can hire kayaks and paddle all around this island or why not hire a bike.

22/03/2022

Stockholm - "A city made for walking"🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚶
You can spend days walking around this beautiful city. Take a ferry if you want a shortcut or jump on the tube or tram.
Want to visit and find out more about the latest ask us Swedes who return year after year.

17/03/2022

Travel! - Yes, it is still possible🙃.
Not as glamorous as it once was and if you haven't ticked all the boxes it can be very stressful.
Take a deep breath🧘‍♀️, give yourself plenty of time and then some extra buffer time.

Here is from Monday's experience departing Stockholm International Airport.
Arrived at 6am just shy of 3 hours before departure and check-in had just opened.
With all travel documents needing to be checked ie vaccin, negative covid test, visas, making sure all declaration forms for each country had been completed and the list goes on everything takes time. Many passengers are missing one or more parts of the required documents so even if you are all good to go like I was, time may still not be on your side.
Had to run to the gate🏃‍♀️and I who thought only LAX could be so bad but I was wrong! No time for duty-free, bathroom stop or breakfast but I was on my way to "the land of the long white cloud".
Once seated on the flight it was a breeze!✈😊
When I booked my ticket there were only two carriers flying direct into Stockholm which at the time was an important factor.
We had to transit in Australia and the saying "they couldn't even organise a p**s up in a brewery" goes really well with the Australian security.

You may ask yourself, is it worth it?
Yes, definately and some guidance along the way makes a difference.
Time to start planning for your next trip 🌍.

12/03/2022

GS World Cup in Åre, Sweden. Another great reason to visit Sweden in winter⛷❄🌞
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