We made our airline reservations Saturday. My husband and son have been before. I have not. I thought I'd throw this out to all the SoWallers to see if anyone that's been might have any, "do not miss" suggestions.
I do have a Frommer's and have a few ideas already. We'll be there for 2 weeks + 2 days in-transit.
Thanks in advance.
SheilaSheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
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Miss KittyMiss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeow
Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeowWOW...you are traveling around the world!! I guess this means your little boy is moving? Be strong!
MermaidMermaidpicky7,871 postsJoined View profileMessagepicky
I haven't been, but I know it's beautiful and green and I wouldn't mind visiting one of these days. I had a friend who went and she raved about the country, especially how hospitable the people are.
Take a look at the 'talk' travel forum at www.fodors.com. Click onto Australia and the Pacific and use the search function to bring up questions specific to NZ. I used fodors' travel forum quite a bit when we were planning Europe trips and I can't recommend it enough for the most up-to-date info out there.
Bring your camera!!!! I want to see pictures when you get back!
Take a look at the 'talk' travel forum at www.fodors.com. Click onto Australia and the Pacific and use the search function to bring up questions specific to NZ. I used fodors' travel forum quite a bit when we were planning Europe trips and I can't recommend it enough for the most up-to-date info out there.
Bring your camera!!!! I want to see pictures when you get back!
JdargJdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
JdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertYes- many years ago (1987!😱 ). I will PM you- there is a town on the South Island that is our last name. Since it wasn't my last name at the time, I wasn't interested!
MermaidMermaidpicky7,871 postsJoined View profileMessagepicky
Yes- many years ago (1987!😱 ). I will PM you- there is a town on the South Island that is our last name. Since it wasn't my last name at the time, I wasn't interested!
You must have been a young'un when you took that trip!
SheilaSheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderAuthor
SheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderAuthorWOW...you are traveling around the world!! I guess this means your little boy is moving? Be strong!
Oh No! The PM's would have been flying gullfriend. He studied abroad there for a semester in college. GTTBD has been on business. We were supposed to go for our 25th anniversary. We got new puppies instead and couldn't bear to board them. Then we were going for the 26th, then we got the news the grandbaby was due when we planned to go (You know how that turned out!). So, we are going. We leave the day after Thanksgivng and return 2 weeks later. Hopefully, we'll actually make it this time!!!!!!!! :clap_1:
JdargJdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
JdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertYou must have been a young'un when you took that trip!
Yup - too young to be married too! To the wrong one!!!:floor:
DDDDSoWal Expertgrapevine, tx. /On the road to SoWal23,871 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
DDSoWal Expertgrapevine, tx. /On the road to SoWal23,871 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertHaven't been, but met a delightful couple from there on our honeymoon. They owned a sheep ranch and I could have listened to them all night--they were delightful. Glad you're getting to go...take lots of pix! 😀
SheilaSheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderAuthor
SheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderAuthorI haven't been, but I know it's beautiful and green and I wouldn't mind visiting one of these days. I had a friend who went and she raved about the country, especially how hospitable the people are.
Take a look at the 'talk' travel forum at www.fodors.com. Click onto Australia and the Pacific and use the search function to bring up questions specific to NZ. I used fodors' travel forum quite a bit when we were planning Europe trips and I can't recommend it enough for the most up-to-date info out there.
Bring your camera!!!! I want to see pictures when you get back!
I'll let GTTBD take the pictures. He's so good at it. I'll take my camera as well. Mine are not usually keepers.:lol:
SheilaSheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderAuthor
SheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderAuthorYes- many years ago (1987!😱 ). I will PM you- there is a town on the South Island that is our last name. Since it wasn't my last name at the time, I wasn't interested!
That would be great! I know we are planning to go to the South Island.
RitaRitamargarita brocoliaDune Allen Beach5,207 postsJoined View profileMessagemargarita brocolia
Ritamargarita brocoliaDune Allen Beach5,207 postsJoined View profileMessagemargarita brocolia.... We leave the day after Thanksgivng and return 2 weeks later. ...
Ahh - lambing time! What funn...
peapod1980peapod1980percyUp the hill from the Gateway Arch4,591 postsJoined View profileMessagepercy
peapod1980percyUp the hill from the Gateway Arch4,591 postsJoined View profileMessagepercyWe made our airline reservations Saturday. My husband and son have been before. I have not. I thought I'd throw this out to all the SoWallers to see if anyone that's been might have any, "do not miss" suggestions.I know a college student who's there right now; I can ask her mom!
I do have a Frommer's and have a few ideas already. We'll be there for 2 weeks + 2 days in-transit.
Thanks in advance.
KurtKurtAdminSoWal2,474 postsJoined View profileMessageAdmin
KurtAdminSoWal2,474 postsJoined View profileMessageAdminThey have gnarley tatoos there. We will need pics when you get yours.
JdargJdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
JdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertThey have gnarley tatoos there. We will need pics when you get yours.
:idontno: what??? I have never associated NZ w/ gnarley tatoos! Sheep, yes. Sailing, yes.
Or maybe you are talking about the Maoris and their "body decor"!
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KurtKurtAdminSoWal2,474 postsJoined View profileMessageAdmin
KurtAdminSoWal2,474 postsJoined View profileMessageAdmin:idontno: what???
JdargJdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
JdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertYou must have been finding this luscious man while I was editing my post above!
SheilaSheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderAuthor
SheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderAuthorThey have gnarley tatoos there. We will need pics when you get yours.
If I get a tatoo this will be THE place I'll post those pics! :funn:
SheilaSheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderAuthor
SheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderAuthorI think this is a Bengals fan that doesn't realize his season's over!
SheilaSheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderAuthor
SheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderAuthor:idontno: what??? I have never associated NZ w/ gnarley tatoos! Sheep, yes. Sailing, yes.
Or maybe you are talking about the Maoris and their "body decor"!
I think you're right!
beachbumminbeachbumminBeach Comber6 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
Most likley will not be going there, However will have visting critters and frog while friends enjoy their trip. :clap_1:
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