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Celebrating 40 Years with Air New Zealand
As we get to the end of 2019, Esplanade celebrates 40 years of working with Air New Zealand! Our first trip down was in 1979 when we researched an itinerary to interest our clients. That first trip was tough. While the airline was superb, there were not many interesting places to stay as the country… Read More
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
Immediate Change to Tanzania Visa Process
The government of Tanzania has just implemented a new process for travelers obtaining visas on arrival, effective immediately. The new process requires travelers to stand in three separate lines: first to obtain a government control number, then pay the visa fee at the airport bank, and finally to allow for immigration to check and issue… 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 Domestic Air Option
Have you ever been frustrated with the domestic flight options connecting to your long haul international flights? Stress no more – Esplanade has heard your comments and is happy to offer a new option for domestic travel. We now work with an excellent air charter company that provides custom flights to connect to gateways anywhere… Read More
New Flight Option in Peru
Peru is home to one of the most iconic sites in the world – Machu Picchu. However, there is so much more to this fascinating country. From the Andes to the Amazonian rain forest to the coastal deserts, Peru has a lot to offer. One of the biggest barriers to exploring more of the country… 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
Romantic Escape: North Island
In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Esplanade Travel team would like to share one of the most exclusive, upscale, romantic destinations that we offer clients – North Island in the Seychelles. The Seychelles are a group of 115 islands off the coast of East Africa, renowned worldwide for their epic white sand beaches, clear water,… Read More