Best time to go: The warmer months are November to April.
The ancient Maoris call the North Island of New Zealand ‘Te Ika a Maui’, meaning the ‘Fish of Maui’. According to legend, Maui hooked North Island whilst fishing with his brothers in the ocean. His ravenous brothers began to eat the fish causing it to [...]
Best time to go: Average temperatures differ very little over the year. June through October is the hottest period, while rainfall is heaviest between December and March.
Mark Twain described Hawaii as ‘the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean’. The name alone conjures up images of exotic flowers, beautiful beaches and majestic [...]
Best time to go: Summer can get dusty and hot – autumn is a good time to visit.
Yosemite National Park is more than 1000 square miles of stunning natural beauty. Yosemite Valley is to many the highlight of the Park, and must certainly be one of the most extraordinary pieces of geology you could [...]
Best time to go: Autumn – mid-September to mid-December when humidity is lower. Humidity is high in spring (March to May) and temperatures are cooler in winter (mid-December to February)
150 years of British rule has left Hong Kong with a fascinating fusion of Eastern culture and Western modernism. The name conjures up images of vibrant [...]