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Category Archives: Travel Tips

Social Seating Is Not For All, But It Works For Some

Airlines have been experimenting with social seating recently, but how successful is it? The idea that you could use social media to meet people while on a flight, seems to provoke extreme reactions, people either love the idea or hate it. A number of airlines, like Lufthansa, Air France and Virgin Atlantic, have experimented with social media applications for their passengers in recent years, with some creating closed social networks for their frequent flyers, but the rapid technical development of the...Read More

Jayride Teams Up with Dunedin City Council in Carpooling Initiative

Jayride, one of New Zealand’s fastest growing car pooling initiatives has just announced it has teamed up with the Dunedin City Council to promote carpooling for the city, starting with Otago Polytechnic and Otago University. This is a fantastic start to what we hope is a growing trend amongst city councils nationwide and even better, worldwide. Carpooling, for those of you who aren’t up with the play, is a way to get from A to B fast and hassle free. At the same time you are also doing your bit...Read More

Check out Dethleffs new A class motorhome!

German motorhome manufacturer, Dethleffs, and motorhome designer Michael Studer, has revealed the first pictures and details of its new concept A-class motorhome – the Evan Michael said he wanted to create a motorhome that is “compact, flexible, and ideal for daily use“.  At just 5.65m long (18′ 6.7”) this A – class motorhome is all that and more; catering to 6 travellers with two luxurious double beds....Read More

A Guide to Guaranteed Reservations: Has the Time Finally Come?

ACE walks us through the company’s guaranteed reservations initiative. Early results reveal the process is working, from both a cost savings and customer service standpoint. Read the full article at Auto Rental News By Craig Parmerlee, February 2012 in Rental Operations For free relocation cars  in New Zealand and free standby cars in Australia check out Transfercar.co.nz and...Read More

Travelling from Christchurch to Queenstown: What are my options?

Like any great travel story, you can get a varying array of travel times and distance options between locations. This journey is no different! Depending on the route you choose to take travelling between Queenstown and Christchurch can take you anything from 3 – 6 hours and can be 320 to 480 kms (or more). Whichever way you choose to go, you won’t be disappointed. From the flat rolling hills of the East Coast to the craggy wilds of the high country, this is a stunning journey best taken at a slow and...Read More