Getting thereNew Zealand and the South Pacific lie about as far away from the UK as it is possible toget so almost all trips will necessitate a long flight. There are many ways to make thisjourney a pleasant part of your trip including stopping off to discover another interestingdestination on your way. There is very little difference in actual flying time whether youchoose to travel westbound, eastbound or, indeed to travel around the world. Here are ourrecommendations for the most popular places to stop en route.USA864x4 trip in the desert, DubaiHollywood sign, Los AngelesYosemite National ParkThe most popular stop for travellers flyingwestwards is Los Angeles which provides a goodstarting point for exploring some of the USA’snational parks and Hawaii. The city itself is anon-stop, hedonistic playground with fantasticweather, miles of great beaches, excellentshopping and plenty of iconic sights familiar fromfilm and television. Don’t miss smart Beverly Hillsor Malibu, glitzy West Hollywood or the beachesof Santa Monica. Other options in Californiainclude the waterfront city of San Francisco, thestunning coastal drive between San Francisco andLos Angeles, Lake Tahoe, the vineyards of theNapa Valley and iconic national parks such asYosemite, Sequoia and Death Valley.The Far EastThe intoxicating cities of the Far East offer anexciting and exotic opportunity to break yourjourney. The principal cities are Bangkok, HongKong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, and all arevery different in character. You may wish toexplore ancient temples, visit fascinating streetmarkets, experience the aromas and tastes ofexotic cuisines or simply relax on a palm-fringedbeach. It is easy to add a connecting flight frommany of these cities to visit either remoterregions and islands, or countries such as Vietnam,Cambodia, Laos or Burma.Buddha statue with long-tailed macaque, ThailandTwelve Apostles, AustraliaAustraliaAustralia’s great eastern cities of Melbourne,Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns are a relatively shortflight away from New Zealand and open upmany opportunities for exploring this wonderfulcountry. You may wish to take a few days toexplore Sydney with its Opera House andHarbour Bridge, go wine tasting in Melbourne,or perhaps go snorkelling or diving on the GreatBarrier Reef. Of course this enormous countryoffers many other possibilities too, including theRed Centre around Uluru/Ayers Rock and AliceSprings, the beautiful west coast city of Perth,the vineyards of the Margaret River or BarossaValley or the amazing rock formations in theNorthern Territory.The Middle EastMany flights route through the United ArabEmirates with stops in either Abu Dhabi or Dubai.Both offer a hot, dry and sunny year-roundclimate, superb beaches and tax-free shopping ingleaming, modern, air-conditioned shopping malls.In addition, exciting 4x4 trips into the desert,excellent golf courses and trips that uncover theregion’s ancient history are also available.Alternatively, you may wish to soak up theatmosphere in the silk and spice souks or hagglefor carpets and leather goods at the markets.
Useful informationFiji, South PacificResponsible travelWe’re passionate about travel but also deeplyaware of the responsibility we have to the peopleand places we visit. We believe that a visit from an<strong>Audley</strong> traveller should have a positive impact onthe destination and, wherever possible, bring realbenefits. We always endeavour to use locallyowned hotels, work with local guides andoperators, and promote community and wildlifeprojects. Our <strong>Travel</strong>ler’s Code offers tips andadvice you can use to ensure your trip does notthreaten the sustainability of the places you visit.We carbon offset all our staff flights and you canchoose to do the same, please speak to yourspecialist about this or follow the link on ourwebsite www.audleytravel.com/offset. Ourcommitment to responsible travel has beenaudited by AITO (Association of IndependentTour Operators) and we have been awarded fivestars, the maximum achievable. We also supporta variety of social and environmental charitiesand projects around the world.For more information about travelling responsiblyand the charities and projects we support pleasevisit www.audleytravel.com/rtTerms & Conditions and<strong>Travel</strong> InsuranceYour booking is subject to the Terms andConditions of <strong>Audley</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>, which we will includewith your personalised itinerary and can also befound on our website. It is vital that you haveadequate travel insurance and we are able tosuggest a number of policies either for theduration of your trip or on an annual basis.Maori boys at Waitangi Day festivalHoneymoonsThe South Pacific islands are iconic honeymoondestinations, offering powder-soft white sandbeaches, exotic swaying palm trees and sparklingatoll lagoons that for many make the archetypalhoneymoon destination. New Zealand, on theother hand, can offer a little bit of everything.Whether you are looking for relaxation on apristine beach, exploring the country’s spectacularmountain scenery or taking part in a wide varietyof activities, New Zealand has it all.When you arrange your honeymoon with <strong>Audley</strong>you can also use our Honeymoon Gift Service.This provides you with your own website, whichyour friends and family can visit to contributetowards the cost of your honeymoon.FlightsThere is a wide choice of airlines to choose fromwhen planning your itinerary to New Zealandand the South Pacific. The journey time to NewZealand is around 27 hours and it takes almostas long to reach most South Pacific destinations.The airline cabins are comfortable, well designed,and offer varying levels of leg room dependingon your choice of travel class. The average seatpitch in economy is 32 inches, 38 in premiumeconomy and 60 in business class, althoughthese do vary.On-board entertainment is excellent with achoice of films, television programmes and music.Complimentary meals and drinks, including barservice, is served by most airlines. Our specialistswill be delighted to make recommendations onthe airlines and routes to best suit you.Mount Cook National Park, New ZealandAITO Membership<strong>Audley</strong> is a member of theAssociation of Independent TourOperators. The Association represents Britain’sleading independent tour operators andencourages high standards of quality and service.<strong>Audley</strong> abides by the Association’s Code ofConduct and adheres to the AITO QualityCharter which can be viewed on www.aito.com.Photography in this brochureWe would like to thank the followingphotographers and organisations for the imagesused in this brochure:Alamy, AWL Images, Bill Hobdell, DestinationMarlborough, Dreamstime, Hawke’s Bay TouristBoard, Istockphoto, Nelson Tasman Tourism,New Zealand Cycle Trails, Robert Harding,Steve Allen, Superstock, Thinkstock, TourismNew Zealand – Chris McLennan, Tourism NewZealand – Rob Suisted, Tourism New Zealand– Scott Venning, hotels and suppliers featuredin the brochure and members of the NewZealand team.All images used in this brochure were obtainedin good faith by <strong>Audley</strong> <strong>Travel</strong> Group Limitedand in the belief that all necessary consents andclearances were obtained for their use. For anyqueries relating to photography please contact uson 01993 838 040.Visit our officesIf you would like to discuss yourtravel arrangements in person wewelcome personal visits, pleasecall in advance to arrange anappointment with one or more ofour country specialists. Our officesare at the New Mill, a 17th centuryconverted wool mill on the outskirtsof Witney, ten miles west of Oxfordon the edge of the Cotswolds.www.audleytravel.com/visit-uswww.audleytravel.comOur website is packed withinformation, features and advicecovering all our destinationsacross the globe. On the site you canbrowse by theme, special interest orregion as well as viewing additionalaccommodation options and itinerariesthat are not featured in this brochure.You can download all our brochures onlineor contact us via the website where thereis the option to tell us about your plans sothat we can start tailoring your itinerary.Useful information 87
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