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Christmas Traditions from Around the World
It’s that time of year again – international Christmas trivia! If you find a spider web on your Christmas tree in Ukraine, it’s a sign of good luck. Some Armenians fast the whole week before Christmas, and then break the fast with a light foods such as fish, lettuce, and spinach. If you’re in Iceland… Read More
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
Exciting Qantas Updates
We’re excited to share that Qantas has recently announced two new direct routes from the US to Australia, making it even easier to go Down Under! Non-stop from San Francisco to Brisbane will begin on February 8th, 2020 operating three times per week. Non-stop from Chicago to Brisbane will begin on April 20th, 2020 operating… Read More
In Memory of Kit Schultze
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Kit Schultze. She was much more than the Vice President of Esplanade – she was our colleague and devoted friend. She loved traveling and enjoyed nothing more than sharing her curiosity about the world with her friends and clients, but New Zealand… Read More
Jacky’s Talking Information Center Volunteer Award
For 38 years, President Jacky Keith has read on the radio every Saturday morning at the Talking Information Center’s headquarters in Marshfield, MA. TIC’s mission is to provide the printed word to the sight impaired throughout New England and many places across the country. Jacky has also provided additional service to the organization by sitting… Read More