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Air New Zealand Announces New East Coast Service!
Air New Zealand is excited to announce that they are launching non-stop flights from New York to Auckland beginning October 2020! Using their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, the new route will be operating three times weekly, year-round out of Newark Liberty International Airport. While tickets are not yet for sale, Esplanade will keep you updated… Read More
Air New Zealand September 2019 Sale
Is New Zealand on your bucket list? Have you ever imagined yourself visiting the natural beauty of Milford Sound, exploring the adventure capital of Queenstown or sipping wine on Waiheke Island? Well, now is the time to make it a reality! Esplanade Travel is happy to announce that Air New Zealand flights from the United… Read More
NZeTA! New Zealand’s New Electronic Visa Program
NZeTA, short for New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority, rolls out this autumn. If you are traveling on or after October 1st, 2019 all USA passport holders will now require an NZeTA before leaving for New Zealand. If you have a trip to New Zealand booked with Esplanade, we will obtain the NZeTA on your behalf… Read More
New Zealand to Introduce Tourism Levy in 2019
If you know Esplanade, then you know how much we adore New Zealand. This small country’s tourism industry has exploded in recent years, with people from all over the world attracted to its vibrant cities, charming towns, and mile upon mile of breathtaking natural beauty. Due to the increase in visitors, the New Zealand Government… Read More
Air New Zealand Dreamliner Service
Air New Zealand is excited to announce that beginning in December 2017, they started flying the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner between Houston and Auckland year round. During peak season, Air New Zealand will be increasing to seven services per week. The Dreamliner has more premium seating options than ever before. These options include the Economy Skycouch,… Read More
Air New Zealand is Airline of the Year… Again!
Air New Zealand has done it again! For the fifth consecutive year, Air New Zealand has been awarded Airline of the Year in airlineratings.com’s “World’s Best Airlines for 2018” Awards. Airlineratings.com explains its choice, saying that Air New Zealand won “for its continued record-breaking financial performance, in-flight innovations, environmental leadership, young fleet and motivation of… Read More
New Zealand: Top 10 for 2018
Have you started planning your travel for 2018 yet? If not – maybe now is the time! Many of you know how much Esplanade loves New Zealand. Kit and Ksusha regularly travel there and always return with a multitude of amazing memories and stories. After years of championing this destination, we’re glad to see that… Read More
Holiday Gift Idea: Hulbert House
Tired of giving your family the same holiday gift every year? Switch it up and give the gift of a New Zealand adventure. New Zealand has something for everyone, from those who are thrill seekers to those who just want to relax on a picture-perfect beach. The thread that unites most New Zealand itineraries is… Read More
Hapuku Lodge in Stunning Kaikoura
New Zealand is full of scenic views, outstanding food, and adventure opportunities, but few places within the country are as spectacular and picturesque as the coastal town of Kaikoura. This stunning region boasts the chance for an array of adventures from on land to sea, or even just in the comfort of your hotel. Kaikoura’s… Read More