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• Hope Villa Aptly Named as a Romantic Haven After Earthquake
  Submitted by wordofmouth on 1301567252
  0This was the most relaxing, cathartic and re-energising but surreal holiday ever, after a devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. We are shading ourselves from the scorching sun under the terracotta tile-roof summer house at a stunning plush luxury lodge - Hope Villa - 20 minutes south east of Christchurch international airport.
  
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• Hokitika’s Mahinapua Walk – A Step Away From Heaven
  Submitted by wordofmouth on 1296935449
  0We wobbled back to our Kapitea Ridge Lodge on the hilltop north of Hokitika, plonked ourselves down on the upper deck and didn’t move. Seriously.
  
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• 10 Best Websites for Kids This Summer
  Submitted by holidayLOVER on 1290300649
  1Lots of fun websites are listed below for your kids this summer. There are some of the best educational websites and plenty of entertaining colouring pages and online games. Enjoy!
  
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• Oamaru – One of New Zealand’s Greatest Treasures and Hidden Secrets
  Submitted by wordofmouth on 1286588039
  0If you are not a surfer, sunbather, climber or boatie, Oamaru is possibly the best destinations in New Zealand. Standing on the cobbled corner of Harbour and Tyne Street, I am cast back 130 years in time among a wealth of historic architectural treasures. There is no evidence of anything other than Victorian architecture. I amble down the lane with its old rail line still running down the side, where trains picked up sacks or grain to be loaded on to bowsprits, spars and fully rigged triple-masters on Sumpter wharf in the harbour.
  
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• Queenstown’s Romantic Adventure Bandwagon
  Submitted by wordofmouth on 1285128899
  0I battle desperately not to climb aboard Queenstown’s romantic adventure bandwagon; but I fail miserably. Queenstown is one of the top romantic adventure destinations in the southern hemisphere. The New Zealand resort has just been voted No.1 outdoor and adventure destination in the World by Trip Advisor’s 2010 Travellers’ Choice awards. It also came in 15th in the top 25 destinations in the World. According to Trip Advisor, Queenstown is also the Europeans’ fourth favourite destination in the world.
  
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• Best Websites for Kids This Spring
  Submitted by holidayLOVER on 1282801143
  1I found another 10 fantastic websites to keep your kids entertained this Spring. From baby animals to NASA, I've got the very best of kid-friendly websites listed below. There's games, colouring pages, crafts and even some educational stuff thrown in to the mix. Click on the images below to visit the websites.
  
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• What's Gastro-tourism about?
  Submitted by hartmindfood on 1277787793
  0Gastro-tourism is a word that many of us hear nowadays, but not too many are aware of what it is. I offer a great definition, written by Prof. Barbara Santich of Uni.Adelaide, - that makes a lot of sense to me- as someone studying gastro-tourism in New Zealand, and I hope to you as well.
  
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• Hiring a Motorhome to See New Zealand
  Submitted by Qualitymotorhomes on 1277437445
  0Hiring a Campervan/Motorhome is the best way to see the stunning scenery of New Zealand. You can travel independently, at your own pace, in whichever direction takes your fancy.
  
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• 10 of the Best Websites for Kids This Winter
  Submitted by holidayLOVER on 1272590447
  1Winter is fast approaching, so I've been searching the web for the 10 best websites I could find for kids. Below is a list of some seriously good websites that I know your kids are going to love. Children simply need to click on the image of their choice to visit the site.
  
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• My Top 10 Unforgettable Places to Stay in Queenstown & Wanaka This Winter
  Submitted by holidayLOVER on 1271993318
  1It's coming to that time of the year when I organise our family annual ski holiday in New Zealand. We are huge fans of the stunning Queenstown-Wanaka region. If my budget was unlimited where would I stay? My key factors are location (scenic, close to ski fields, shopping etc) and facilities (luxury rooms, restaurant with delicious cuisine, hot tub etc).
  
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