New Zealand Sky Blog

North or South Island?

Many of you ask us which is the better island in New Zealand and should you split your holiday time 50/50 or spend more time on the North or South Island.

If it’s is sheer beauty, majestic mountain peaks and awe inspiring scenery I would say The South Island has it. Arguably the most… read the rest of “North or South Island?”

New Zealand’s open roads

The first thing we are seeing is that it is all doom an gloom out there. We are all finding it hard with the economic situation and sometimes the prefect antidote is a good holiday. New Zealand offers it all. Our self drive holidays have been trimmed back in price to try and encourage you all out there and we are offering all sorts of freebies like free GPS, free upgrades… read the rest of “New Zealand's open roads”

The Great New Zealand 2 week holiday

Yep, thats right, pack your bags and head out for a 2 week holiday in New Zealand. Why not. People go to Hawaii, only 8 hours shorter. Some go to Bali, again its not far beyond that. And others from Surrey and Wellington College spend longer on the M5 heading for Rock, or even worse the Sussex set endure a journey of epic proportions just to stay on the Isle… read the rest of “The Great New Zealand 2 week holiday”

Luxury Lodges in New Zealand

There are some truly fabulous to stay all over the world but the Luxury Lodges that are dotted all over New Zealand are possibly the best. We have a bundle of these fine establishments available for you to experience and we really do encourage all of you to spoil yourselves for at least 2 nights in one of them.

When… read the rest of “Luxury Lodges in New Zealand”

How to get an airline upgrade

Thought we’d have a look at this little question as Im asked about it, weirdly by those who have booked economy seats. It seems the affluent business class traveller is not as fussed about heading North towards the cockpit and the often unseen, certainly untried First Class cabin.

In short it is nigh impossible to get that conversion from turning right to turning left (or even upstairs). However in… read the rest of “How to get an airline upgrade”

Familiy activities in New Zealand

New Zealand is  a great spot for families. OK the flight is long but we are big Air New Zealand fans and they have the best leg room available on any airline and this makes a huge difference.

You will probably arrive into Auckland  and this is a great start. We always encourage people to stay… read the rest of “Familiy activities in New Zealand”