Though the economy outlook looks grim, exchange rates for New Zealand and Australia have improved over the last few months making travel Down Under more affordable. They remain safe destinations.  This year we have a group of high school students traveling to New Zealand and Australia as well as a fantastic botanical tour of the Pacific Islands . Plans are also under way for another Nifty, Over Fifty Walking Trip in addition to our Middle Earth Reunion. 

As always, we continue to receive high praise for our regular Independent Tours .  These specially designed trips meet the needs of those travelers who prefer self drive itineraries or who wish to make use of make use of public trains, buses and local tours.   They are full of detail right down to distances of daily travel, suggestions for good coffee shops, restaurants and shopping en route and local tips known only to a native New Zealander. 

If your Garden Club, Walking Group or any other organization is considering a trip Down Under please allow us to submit an itinerary for your consideration.  If you are an independent traveler please check with us first.  We have the knowledge and experience to plan an outstanding itinerary especially to suit your specific needs.   You can travel without worrying about where to stay, what to see, where to eat, how long the drive from place to place will take.  You can just relax and enjoy! 

Jan Coyle