Travel Savings to New Zealand

New Zealand makes for a challenging place to visit, not only because it's so remote, but also because there is something worthwhile to see in every corner of the country. On our trip, we (wisely) chose to spend time on the incredibly beautiful Coromandel Peninsula -- which is less than a two-hour drive from Auckland. During our stay (for which we previously blogged about our amazing and affordable...

Once you've made the effort to get to New Zealand, there's no doubt you'll be spending time on or near the water. The money we saved on our airfare to Kiwi country -- in the midst of their summer (amazingly) -- meant that we had extra cash to put into kayak, catamaran and even jet boating tours. New Zealand, after all, is known for outdoor adventure. // // In the Abel Tasman National Park, l...

Nestled adjacent to a quiet inlet in New Zealand's beautiful Coromandel region, Purangi Garden may be the coolest place I've ever stayed. We were fortunate to have reserved the Lavender Chalet, a cozy cabin set in a Kiwi-esque Garden of Eden -- complete with free-flying white doves. // // Getting to this somewhat hidden paradise is no easy task: it stands at the end of a long unpaved ro...