Aotearoa, New Zealand

New Zealand is located in the South Pacific, three hours flight from Australia, Fiji, and the Cook Islands, ten hours from Hong Kong, thirteen hours from Los Angeles, and a good twenty hours from Europe. This relative distance from any major population centre has helped define the unique character of this country. 

Almost any visitor to New Zealand's first impression is one of openness and friendliness. New Zealanders tend not to be aware of this as they have always been this way and are usually flattered and pleased at how delighted visitors are with what they find here. 

Our personal belief is that it is the general feeling of friendliness and lack of stress which allows people to relax enough to really appreciate the beautiful views and energises people enough to allow them to want to push their boundaries.  Hence all the stories of personal feats achieved while in New Zealand.

New Zealand is the same length as the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, or of Italy. So even the most carefully planned luxury New Zealand tour couldn't show you the true depth of Aotearoa in a weekend, or even in two weeks. A close relationship with an expert local travel agent is invaluable for this reason - we're here to identify the most meaningful and enjoyable New Zealand destinations and experiences for your individual aspirations, so you can experience the most fulfilling luxury vacation possible.

New Zealand is the size of Great Britain, but is home to 4 million inhabitants as opposed to 60 million. The culture here enjoys the outdoors and puts lifestyle ahead of earning capacity. For example, in the bustling major city of Auckland, you will often find people with serious jobs enjoying Rum Racing (sailing regatta for which the main prize is a bottle of rum) on Thursday or Friday afternoons rather than sitting in meetings.