Category Archives: New Zealand

Experience New Zealand’s Indigenous Culture Firsthand

Beautiful scenery exists in every corner of the globe, but becoming familiar with the culture and history of one of the world’s most fascinating cultures is an additional reason to visit Aotearoa (New Zealand’s original Maori name).  Here your Maori guides and hosts share the Maori worldview, where the land, sea and population are meaningfully […]

Australia – Discover the Wonders that Tourists Rarely See!

Beyond Sydney’s harbor and Opera House, the waters of the Great Barrier Reef, and the cultural icon Uluru, lie some fascinating destinations that have yet to be discovered by the majority of visitors to this country/continent.  These regions are all worthy of a visit for travelers who want to experience untouched natural beauty on a […]

Your Dream Vacation Begins Here

This honeymoon inspiration brought to you from Mandy!

Each honeymoon I plan is unique and customized to each couple and their desires. Honeymoons are a great time to cross items off of your bucket list. Why not spend 3 weeks in Australia and New Zealand and check off two! Here’s an example of honeymoon ideas I had given and planned for a very adventurous couple.  […]

Australia & New Zealand with Collette Vacations

A visit “Down Under” with Collette Vacations checks all the boxes.  Balloon trip over the outback?  Snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef?  Cruise to the Sydney Opera House?  Skyrail over the rainforest near Cairns?  Viewing wildlife and majestic waterfalls in the MIlford Sound?  Visit to a New Zealand working farm?  Colette does it all and more […]

Where to Go from Los Angeles

A recent survey conducted by Travel Leaders Group finds that people are interested in going farther afield on vacation. With more options for flights, accommodations and activities, it’s now easier than ever to travel from Los Angeles to amazing places around the world. New airline routes at Los Angeles International Airport, and increased frequency on […]

My America’s Cup Sailing Experience

While traveling in New Zealand we had the opportunity to visit the beautiful city of Auckland. My most memorable a experience from this trip was sailing on an authentic retired Americas Cup Yacht. We boarded the yacht at the port in Auckland and began the 2-hour hands on adventure. This was not your traditional sailboat […]