| TRAVEL GUIDE: NEW ZEALAND |
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New Zealand was
one of the world's last places to be settled by humans.
Even today, it has managed to preserve much of its natural
environment, with 30 percent of New Zealand's land composed
of National Parks, reserves and special heritage. New Zealand
is a travel destination full of contrasts, from its stunning
landscapes—you find alpine glaciers, gorgeous beaches,
rolling green hills and wine country escapes—to its
incredible culture, a mélange of European, Maori,
Pacific and Asian influences. |
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TOP 10 SKI RESORTS WORLDWIDE
Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort
The area boasts the largest skiable terrain, the longest groomed trail and the highest vertical rise on New Zealand’s South Island, not to mention stellar views. Add to that this resort’s nine outdoor heated swimming pools, a poolside bar and a day spa, and you're sure to not run out of things to do here. |
TOP 10 ROMANTIC HOTELS
Wharekauhau
Set in secluded beauty on the southern tip of New Zealand’s North Island, this working sheep station overlooks the spectacular Palliser Bay. Wharekauhau invites romantic renewal in its self-contained cottages—complete with a four-poster bed and full bar—that are scattered throughout the estate. |
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TOP 10 ROMANTIC DESTINATIONS
Milford Sound
This remote region, with its sheer rock faces and waters teeming with wildlife, has been described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Adventurous lovers can attempt “the most beautiful walk in the world,” a three-and-a-half-day trek from Te Anu that envelops you in the area’s natural grandeur. |
TOP 10 HEALTH RETREATS
Ora Ora Eco Spa Resort
If you want to get healthy and still remain environmentally friendly, then go Green at Ora Ora Eco Spa Resort in the Kerikeri Bay of Islands. Here you get to feel great about yourself and reduce your carbon footprint knowing you’re eating organic gourmet food, drinking filtered rainwater and recycling.
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BUSINESS TRAVEL GUIDE
Auckland
Business
travelers look out! Here's where to stay, where
to dine and where to relax after hours in New Zealand's
"City of Sails." |
RELAX
Top
Spas in New Zealand
New
Zealand offers beautiful spas featuring thermal
reserves and mineral pools in gorgeous naturals
settings such as Polynesian Spa overlooking Sulphur
Bay on Lake Rotorua.
 See
our guide to the Top
Spas in the World |
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(Updated:
06/09/09 KR)
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