News

An important truth about us hit me between the eyes the other day. We like what we do to have meaning. Meaning for us and meaning for our clients. There has to be a reason for what we do. We like to connect our clients to this country, and a meaningful connection is always much more enjoyable than mindless self-indulgence. For example, walking a river with an experienced fly fisherman... > Read more

20 Aug 08

By popular demand - at last - here they are - the example itineraries everyone has been asking for! These are obviously a subset of our true capability but give an insight as to what is possible in New Zealand at what price. We have added our usual flair and style in taking the themes for these itineraries beyond the mainstream - into boutique food & wine; motorcycling; diving; four-wheel... > Read more

19 Aug 08

We've recently launched a number of exclusive experiences (yes, these are real experiences, and yes they are really exclusive) in our continuing crusade to make very special things as accessible as possible for people who enjoy them. They can... > Read more

15 Aug 08

We are very pleased to announce that Bonny Ibarrola-Johansen has joined us to assist with developing Spanish and Portuguese-speaking markets. Bonny, the daughter of a renowned Mexican matador and New Zealand mother, brings a wealth of travel... > Read more

18 Jun 08

Jean-Michel will be in Sao Paolo in the first week of August 2008. The visit is to support the launch of the outbound business of travel partner Matuete (www.matuete.com).[1] Matuete has developed a particularly sophisticated niche for... > Read more

17 Jun 08

Somewhere between Taupo and Napier lies a 5,000 acre block of land. Access is either by helicopter or modified four-wheel drive vehicle. It is remote, very remote. It's also high, beautiful land, stretching from an elevated river plateau up... > Read more

16 Jun 08

Three short days ago I was privileged to spend some time with Wilkin River Jet, otherwise known as Inside New Zealand. This small company of multi-talented individuals specialises in taking people beyond the normal tourist routes and deep into... > Read more

3 Apr 08

In March we were posed with a challenge. We had clients only in-country for a few days and had to put together a breathtaking encounter with Maori somewhere between Hamilton and Queenstown. The first thing we did was select a place with a... > Read more

3 Apr 08

Over the summer we added another milestone to our longstanding relationship with Eagles Nest. We were congratulated by the owners, Daniel and Sandra Biskind, on placing the first ever clients into their flagship villa, Rahimoana. This villa... > Read more

2 Apr 08

We're at last very pleased to announce that our new website has gone live. This website reflects the changes and development we've had within our business over the last six years, and hopefully will be a little more user-friendly for everyone.... > Read more

6 Mar 08