This Christmas we celebrated in a classic kiwi bach at the seaside. A bach is a NZ term for simple accommodation – a holiday house without fuss. It had an outside toilet, room for a tent, a deck to enjoy the view out to the bay. The bedrooms were cosy, but the kitchen easily provided the means to feed the extended family, and a BBQ on the deck is an added bonus. At the … [Read more...]
Do you Love Italian Food – Cooking and Exploring Italy?
Lyn and Chris run The Gables Country House accommodation, cooking school and catering in Akaroa, near Christchurch in New Zealand and in the NZ winter head to Italy and their home in Puglia, where they lead small groups of mostly NZ people in exploring the tastes and texture that is Italy - in Tuscany, Puglia, Sicily and Sardinia. As experienced chefs, they offer a taste … [Read more...]
Ladies Week in Norfolk Island
Safe - Scenic - Special Norfolk Island is a perfect getaway for girlfriends - swimming, golf, walking, history, fishing ... Experience the island life. Two Bedroom, two bathroom executive Ladies Only Cottage for 7 Nights at Shiralee Executive Cottages. This offer until March 2017 Price includes Return airport transfers and welcome drink Car rental and car … [Read more...]
Golden Bay – off the beaten track in New Zealand
Nelson is at the top of the South Island, it is the gateway to the amazing Abel Tasman National Park. and the wonderful and productive hinterland of Tasman - great cycling here Northwest of Nelson is Golden Bay - a huge bay sheltered by the long arm of Farewell Spit. To get there you go over the Takaka Hill. It was many years after living in New Zealand before I drove … [Read more...]
I have flown into Auckland – What now?
Auckland Airport is the gateway to New Zealand, it is about 40 minutes from Downtown Auckland, and it is easy to get an airport bus directly to the city if you are going to spend a few days there. Like many great cities, you do not need a car to get around and explore. However one of the things I recommend to women is to make use of the Auckland Airport Car Rental - hire … [Read more...]
Kakahi – Taumarunui Accommodation – stay off the beaten Track in New Zealand
The Women Travel Accommodation Network has women owned and run accommodation - providing accommodation in some very special and sometimes out of the way places in New Zealand and around the world. See listings here The latest listing in NZ is Kakahi Adventure Lodge - here is a little more of their story. Maxine Arden left her corporate Auckland job and embraced a life of … [Read more...]
FigJam Retreats in Bali
Figjam Workshops are based in Thames on the Coromandel, and as well as local workshops and events, they have organised some sensational Bali Retreats. Bali Spa Retreat with A Creative Twist The next retreat is in 28 April - 6 May 2016 Some comments from women who came on a recent retreat Would you recommend the Figjam Workshops Retreat to others? I have already been … [Read more...]
The Gables – living between Italy and New Zealand
On Women Travel the World Blog I recently wrote about Lisa Condie who went to Italy on holiday in 2012, and on her last day there decided she wanted to live in Florence. She has set up a small tour company dedicated to showing women the wonders of Tuscany. More Lyn and Chris are two New Zealand women who also fell in love with Italy, and now spend their time between Puglia … [Read more...]
Drag Cabaret in Auckland
Caluzzi Cabaret & Bar offers an unforgettable Drag Queen Cabaret in Auckland City open on Friday & Saturday evenings only , and also a LGBT (straight friendly) catch up night every Wednesday. Caluzzi Bar: Legendary Caluzzi Bar & Cabaret is an unforgettable dining experience. From the moment you step foot off flamboyant K Rd and through the front door, the girls … [Read more...]
Superb food, wine and parties highlights of DNA Gay Ski Week QT
Some of the region’s very best food and wine – along with legendary parties and fun times – will showcase Queenstown at its best during DNA Gay Ski Week QT later this year. Some great women behind this event these days - Sally and Mandy Whitewoods are the organisers. DNA Gay Ski Week QT August 29 – Sept 5 Queenstown New Zealand A fabulous and exclusive culinary … [Read more...]