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Fishing in the Solomon Islands
In the Solomon Islands there is a saying that fishermen need to bait their hooks behind a tree – because if the fish see what’s happening, they’ll jump on the hook and spoil the fun.
Every step in the Solomon Islands is a step into history
The men and women of New Zealand’s armed forces are renowned around the world for their bravery and the roles they have played in some of the biggest theatres of war going back in time.
Solomon Islands surfing – no ‘drop ins’ allowed
With the sport of surfing now well established on a global basis, uncrowded waves have become a rare commodity in these days of ever-growing numbers of surfers in an ever more crowded world. As every surfer knows, there is nothing worse than the dreaded ‘drop in’ and being forced to share a wave.
Climbing the sea stacks of Ireland
Unique Ascent provides guiding and instructional packages tailored to take clients safely to the summits of sea stacks in Ireland.
Beyond the standard experiences
Irish DMC (destination management company) EI Travel Group has a fresh suite of premium experiences that move beyond the standard sights to offer exclusive access to the heart of the Emerald Isle.
Dramatic coast walk all go for 2026
The Gobbins Cliff Path – one of Northern Ireland’s premier visitor attractions and a big hit with international visitors – is the one ‘hidden gem’ that clients may be missing off their Ireland itinerary and is rated as a must visit for 2026, having now opened for the new season.
Niue a hit on weddings, biz events famil
After a four-day jam packed famil in Niue the resounding feedback from the business events and trade group was that Niue is an ideal destination for conferences and incentive travel and a stunning location for weddings and events.
The Solomon Islands – the Pacific’s last great cultural stronghold
The centuries-old cultural ways of the Solomon Islands remain some of the richest to be found anywhere in the South Pacific.
The Solomon Islands – no wet suit required
SCUBA divers make up the bulk of the Solomon Islands annual Kiwi visitor intake and it’s not surprising when you look at why the Solomon Islands has become such a mecca for lovers of the underwater world. The Solomon Islands’ dive offering is unique, comprising an amazing mix of WWII wrecks, technicolour coral pastures, steep walls, shallow reefs, tunnels, drop-offs, and a huge variety of demersal, reef and pelagic fish which swarm these bath warm waters. Definitely no wetsuit required.
Solomon Is. – Raw, Rare and Authentic
If Solomon Islands visitor arrival statistics are anything to go by, then a 12 percent-plus increase in New Zealand arrivals for the first nine months of 2025 show Kiwis are finally catching on to what this pristine corner of the Pacific has to offer.
‘Step off the map – Find the real Pacific’: Tourism Solomons Tagline winner
Kawakawa-based TS Travel’s Trish Seeherr has been named as the winner of Tourism Solomons ‘Let Your Imagination Set Sail — and Win!’ creative challenge for New Zealand travel agents.
Eco-Tourism: A Sustainable Future for the Solomon Islands
Having escaped the ravages of mass tourism the Solomon Islands remains one of the world’s last true eco-tourism frontiers making these ‘Hapi isles’ a rare and authentic alternative for travellers seeking unspoiled nature, traditional culture, and meaningful experiences.
Cookies Campers baked to explore
Cookies Campers offers travellers a cost-efficient and rewarding way to experience Ireland.
Viva Expeditions notes Rapa Nui’s tourism appeal
Easter Island (known locally as Rapa Nui) has been rebuilding its tourism industry since reopening in August 2022. Visitor numbers are climbing back to pre-pandemic levels, but the island’s remoteness and limited flight access make it one of the most exclusive destinations in the Pacific.
Irish Whiskey discovery
The Irish Whiskey Museum has launched a new chapter in storytelling, blending history, culture and taste in the centre of Dublin.
A base from which to explore Dublin
The Grafton Hotel is in the middle of Dublin, just off Grafton Street and a short walk from Dublin Castle and Trinity College.
Dinner parties, high tea and tours in Ireland
Dublin’s Malahide Castle and Gardens, a 12th-century fortress, is offering two exclusive experiences designed for groups.
Solomon Islands – an ornithologist’s paradise
Home to more than 300 distinct bird species, including 102 found nowhere else on the planet, the Solomon Islands is an ornithological paradise.
Island hopping in the Solomon Islands
While the majority of travellers to the Solomon Islands springboard between the destination’s main tourism corridors via Solomon Airlines’ domestic network, there is a great alternative way, certainly a more affordable option, to discover the unspoiled beauty, culture and diversity of these Hapi isles – by inter-island ferry.
Solomon Islands: The South Pacific’s last true adventure frontier
Strung like a string of sea-green pearls from Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands’ 992-island archipelago remains one of the world’s last truly untouched adventure destinations.
The Solomon Islands – every step a step into history
In early August 1942, hoping to halt the expansion of the Japanese in the South Pacific, Allied forces, including 4000 Kiwis, landed on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands marking the start of one of the bloodiest conflicts seen in the South Pacific WWII theatre.
Living the blues in Chicago
If there is anywhere that clients can find a deep dive into the blues it’s Chicago, and what better way to do it than be shown around by one of the city’s favourite (and well-travelled) musicians?
Fatboys – the new kid on the Solomon Islands dive scene
One of the best-known names on the Solomon Islands tourism scene for many years, the improbably-named Fatboys Resort on Mbabanga Island near Gizo has now joined the ranks of the highly qualified dive outfits operating in the destination.
Solomon Islands: The Next Surf Frontier
Every year, from November to April when the northern Pacific swells sweep in from Hawaii, the Solomon Islands’ extensive reefs and north-western facing islands come alive with some of the most perfect waves to be found anywhere on the planet.
Fishing in the Solomon Islands
In the Solomon Islands there is a saying that fishermen need to bait their hooks behind a tree – because if the fish see what’s happening, they’ll jump on the hook and spoil the fun.
Off ship in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon has plenty of reasons for clients to extend a stay pre or post cruise – even if it is just to explore the old city by foot and pop into the myriad of narrow streets, lanes, cafés, restaurants and bars.
New Zealand travellers make most of Eurail pass
More than 7,000 New Zealanders traversed Europe’s cities and towns by rail using a flexible Eurail Pass in 2024.
Northern Ireland’s camino celebrates 10th year
This year marks the 10th anniversary of St Patrick’s Way, a walking trail that connects key sites relating to the saint and Christian heritage.
The Solomon Islands’ Roviana Lagoon
Easily reached by direct Solomon Airlines flights ex-Brisbane and just a 60 minute flight west of the Solomon Islands’ capital Honiara, sleepy Munda is the gateway to the Roviana Lagoon, one of the destination’s richest cultural heartlands.
Ireland: Teeing off in wooded and coastal beauties
County Donegal, located along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, offers some of the most picturesque and challenging golf courses in the world.
Ireland: Self-guided trails at your own pace, to guided walks with a cinematic view
Clients can experience Ireland’s breathtaking landscapes on your own terms with Hilltoptreks’ self-guided walking tours.
Foodie offering in Waterford, Ireland
Co. Waterford in Ireland’s ancient East boasts the country’s oldest city, and is a region of firsts for food and drink.
Ireland: Top Things to Do this Autumn in the Causeway Coast and Glens
Do you have any clients currently heading up to Ireland – in particular the stunning northern coast? This wonderful region of Northern Ireland is known for its coastal drives, iconic attractions, and the giant, welcoming spirit of the locals.
Shell Money, Panpipes and Voyager 2 – Welkam to Solomon Islands Kulture
The centuries-old cultural ways of the Solomon Islands remain some of the richest to be found in the South Pacific.
Get hooked in the Solomon Islands
In the Solomon Islands there is a saying that fishermen need to bait their hooks behind a tree – because if the fish see what’s happening, they’ll jump on the hook and spoil the fun.
Hideaway Holidays and the Solomon Islands – a perfect match
While still a relatively ‘new kid’ on the South Pacific travel scene, interest in the Solomon Islands continues to build judging by the ever-increasing numbers of Kiwis looking to get off the beaten track in search of a new, different South Pacific travel experience.
Surfing in the Solomon Islands
Every year, from November to April when the northern Pacific swells sweep in from Hawaii, the Solomon Islands’ extensive reefs and north-western facing islands come alive with some of the most perfect – and best of all uncrowded – waves to be found anywhere on the planet.
Echos of war in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islanders say that every step taken in this archipelago of 992 islands is a step into history.
Fishing in the Solomon Islands
In the Solomon Islands there is a saying that fishermen need to bait their hooks behind a tree – because if the fish see what’s happening, they’ll jump on the hook and spoil the fun.
Surfing the Solomon Islands
Every year, from November to April when the northern Pacific swells sweep in from Hawaii, the Solomon Islands’ extensive reefs and north-western facing islands come alive with some of the most perfect – and best of all uncrowded – waves to be found anywhere on the planet. While the destination’s two best-known surf regions are Gizo in the Western Province and Santa Isabel there are still literally dozens of secret spots throughout this archipelago of 992 islands, the locations of which are closely guarded by a handful of hard travelling board riders.
Diveplanit Travel Solomons Master Exclusive
The Solomons Master liveaboard dive vessel takes divers to remote dive sites not accessible any other way. Diving the Florida and Russell Islands, divers will experience a wide variety of underwater features, from caverns, swim-throughs and lava tubes to vibrant coral reefs, teeming with marine life, and historically significant WWII wrecks.
Northern Lights for TMG with Hurtigruten
A group of independent agents from Travel Managers Group were lucky to experience a magnificent famil with Hurtigruten recently – to Norway to seek out the Northern Lights.
Japanese culture, San Francisco style
History, culture and commerce come together at Japantown, a cultural hub that is among San Francisco’s most interesting neighbourhoods and one which provides a different perspective
to the city for international visitors.
Journey Beyond Manhattan, NYC
New York City has long held a special place in the hearts of Kiwis, drawing them time and time again to its dazzling city lights, iconic landmarks, and world-class culture and dining scene.
SFO's Marriott Marquis: from shaky start to strong performer
San Francisco Marriott Marquis is a hotel with both a good story and a great view. It’s also in a prime position, in the heart of the SOMA (South of Market) district, a few minutes walk from Union Square, a block away from the Moscone Centre – the city’s major convention venue, and a short walk from SF MOMA (Museum of Modern Art).
Destination for all ages – Fuzion gets taste of Tassie
The flavours of Tasmania have impressed the attendees at the Fuzion Travel conference and educational over the past few days.
The three-day event included winery, distillery and brewery visits but also a five-hour Deep to Dish cruise with Tasmania Wild Seafood Adventures that sampled everything from fresh caught abalone and oysters to crayfish, sea urchin and salmon.
Solomons Islands’ ultimate escape
Hideaway Holidays is offering the perfect opportunity to fully immerse in one of the Solomon Islands richest cultural regions with a seven-night stay at Zipolo Habu Resort in the heart of the magnificent Vona Vona Lagoon.
Dive the Solomon Islands
Gizo, the capital of the Western Province, attracts more international visitors than anywhere else in the Solomon Islands. Its unspoiled environment, uncrowded beaches, crystal clear lagoons, bustling daily market, sports fishing, surfing and meeting point for three very distinct cultures - Melanesian, Polynesian and Micronesian – all combine to make the area a major drawcard.
Off grid in magical Munda
A sixty-minute flight from Honiara, Munda in the Western Province was once known as the home of the Solomon Islands’ fiercest headhunting clans.
Today Munda is renowned for very different reasons, primarily as a mecca for international SCUBA enthusiasts looking to experience a pristine, world-class dive environment.
Becoming 'Swiss Family Robinson' in Solomon Islands
Gizo in the Solomon Islands’ Western Province is the second largest town in the destination and with its concentration of tourism accommodation, facilities and activities it is where many international visitors make a beeline for.
Hideaway Holidays and the Solomon Islands
While a relatively ‘new kid’ on the South Pacific travel scene, the Solomon Islands is cemented in place on the New Zealand travel scene judging by the increasing numbers of Kiwis looking to get off the beaten track in search of a new, different travel experience.
Solomon Islands: Dive Gizo with Diveplanit Travel
The recent start of Solomon Airlines’ Auckland-Solomon Islands flights via Vanuatu means there has never been a better – or easier – time for New Zealanders to visit this last true frontier of the South Pacific and especially SCUBA divers.
Hong Kong locals share their top picks
There is no better way for travellers to really experience a destination than to take their lead from the locals.
That’s where a recent resource consolidated by Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) comes in. The ‘Hello Hong Kong – My Best Picks – Most Liked Hong Kong Experiences’ is full of recommendations by Hong Kong’s residents.
Hong Kong's Discovery Bay
Lantau Island provides clients with many opportunities to take interesting walks and explore some 50 towns and villages, each with their own appeal. New Zealanders will particularly enjoy the resort town of Discovery Bay, offering nature, outdoor adventures and fine restaurants only a 25-minute ferry ride from the heart of the city.
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View from The Peak in Hong Kong
The Peak is often dubbed Hong Kong’s must-see attraction.
Even reaching The Peak is an experience in itself. The journey takes approximately six minutes, rises from 33m to 396m above sea level along a 1,278m-long track and is a visually memorable experience as skyscrapers glide past at what appear to be impossible angles.
Island hopping in Hong Kong
The islands provide an enjoyable break from the hustle and bustle of city life.
In Hong Kong, many islands are easily accessible by public transport including ferries and offer a range of easy strolls and hikes. As well as better known destinations like Cheung Chau, Lamma Island and Tai O, there are also many other islands that are worth exploring.
Hong Kong's vibrant art scene
Be it cutting-edge dance shows or traditional Chinese music concerts, Hong Kong’s local performance art groups know how to put on an incredible show.
Cantonese Opera performances will be something completely different for most New Zealanders. A great place to experience this is the Xiqu Centre in West Kowloon, home of Cantonese Opera performances. Visitors needn’t be afraid of being completely lost with the story line – many of the performances include English surtitles.
Seaside dining in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a city surrounded by ocean so clients will not have any difficulty finding a place to dine while enjoying a seaside view.
Sheltered harbours and an advantageous geographic location defined early Hong Kong and today the rich heritage is honoured with amazing seaside options – from glitzy spots overlooking the city skyline to simple seafood restaurants bordering the ocean.