New data from global travel brand Luxury Escapes points to a strong year ahead for premium leisure travel, with Kiwi
Some journeys begin with expectation; others unfold into quiet revelation. The full-day coach trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound belongs
When winter arrives in Queenstown, the alpine town undergoes a transformation so vivid, so achingly beautiful, that it feels as
Europe has many faces. There’s the grand and the familiar Paris at twilight, the spires of Cologne, the vineyard-laced Rhine.
Words and images: Linda Shackelford ‘Welcome to the island closest to paradise’, beams my tour guide, Pierre, as he wraps
read moreThe soothing cascade of tinkling water accompanied by the regular chorus of native birdsong creates an irresistible soundtrack in Westland.
read more
Escape to nature’s sweet embrace around Ohakune, where a hive of creatives are redefining the mountain town, writes Mike Yardley.
read moreSituated in the French quarter of Siem Reap, Raffles Grand Hotel D ‘Angkor surpasses its reputation as the epitome of
read more
Toowoomba seemingly dangles on the edge of an elevated plateau, overlooking the undulating green patchwork of the Lockyer Valley. Have
read moreWhile many travellers head to the sun-drenched beaches of Thailand, this trip was set to be something different. A luxury
The World Heritage-protected Daintree region of North Queensland is a tropical wonderland in excelsis, comprising 95kms of sublime coastal rainforest
Never miss a beat in planning your next holiday. Top deals straight to your inbox.
Some journeys begin with expectation; others unfold into quiet revelation. The full-day coach trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound belongs
When winter arrives in Queenstown, the alpine town undergoes a transformation so vivid, so achingly beautiful, that it feels as
Europe has many faces. There’s the grand and the familiar Paris at twilight, the spires of Cologne, the vineyard-laced Rhine.
Copyright © 2026 For the Love of Travel. All rights reserved
