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New Zealand's Top 5 Ultra-Luxe Lodges

New Zealand's natural bounty beckons travelers into the great outdoors. But that doesn't mean that you've got to rough it. These lodges combine Mother Nature with superb cuisine and plush amenities.

Posted by Elissa Richard on May 15, 2013 at 8:56:18 AM EDT in Hotels Tagged:
Road Trip of a Lifetime: New Zealand by RV

New Zealand's famously gorgeous countryside might just be best experienced by mini RV. Holiday like a Kiwi when you rent a set of wheels for a trip through the rolling hills.

Posted by Elissa Richard on March 21, 2013 at 8:56:57 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Camping, Car Rental
Following the Hobbit Trail in New Zealand

With the upcoming December release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, New Zealand will again be top of mind. Hunt down those real-life fantastical scenes on our Hobbit trail.

Posted by Elissa Richard on March 14, 2013 at 2:57:45 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged:
5 High-Octane Adventures in New Zealand

It should come as no surprise that New Zealand is a playground for the truly adventurous. We're not talking spirited hikes and jet-skiing here, we're talking 200-ft free falls and tandem hand-gliding.

Posted by Elissa Richard on March 07, 2013 at 11:10:19 AM EST in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Adventure Travel
Crystal Cruises Wants You to Dine with the Hobbit

Follow in the footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien's Bilbo Baggins and discover the charms of Middle Earth with Crystal Cruises during a one-of-a-kind shore excursion in Tauranga, New Zealand.

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on November 30, 2012 at 10:52:00 AM EST in Cruises Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Crystal Cruises,
10 Trips for Facing Your Fears

Whether its heights, speed, wild animals, or something else, we've all got a fear that needs conquering. So why not do it on vacation? These are our top trips for feeling (nearly) invincible.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on September 11, 2012 at 5:02:34 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Adventure Travel, Outdoors, Las Vegas, Bora Bora, Utah, Sydney, Cape Town, Patagonia, Abu Dhabi, Toronto
Ultimate Farm Stays Around the World

Close your eyes and picture the rustic romance of waking up to a day of foraging, cooking classes, horseback riding, and lazing by the pool. Now read on to find our favorite farm stays around the world.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on August 06, 2012 at 5:06:14 PM EDT in Hotels, Trip Ideas Tagged: Hotels, Farms, Argentina, California, Italy, Belize, Tennessee
Hawaiian Airlines to Fly Direct to New Zealand

Hawaiian Airlines announced that it will begin offering routes to and from Honolulu and Auckland, New Zealand in spring 2013. They'll be the only US carrier to offer routes direct from the US to New Zealand.

Posted by Brett Snyder on July 16, 2012 at 12:43:29 PM EDT in News, Airlines Tagged: News, Airlines, Air Travel, Hawaii
Fly-In Hiking Takes Off

Heli-hiking, which essentially borrows from the heli-skiing concept—minus the skis or the snow—is quickly gaining ground as the latest bucket-list adventure trend. Here, a few spots where you can fly high on your next hiking trip.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on April 05, 2012 at 11:58:20 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Hiking Walking, Alaska, Canada
Christchurch Update: What You Need to Know

New Zealand's Christchurch has been hit by several earthquakes over the past year but most of the city—and the Canterbury region—is open for business. We've got the scoop on the state of local travel with a brief summary of dining, lodgings, and activities.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on September 29, 2011 at 9:19:48 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Canterbury, Christchurch