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CRUISING IS THE WORD ON EVERYONE’S LIPS

EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER - SIMON MCKEARNEY

Kiwis’ love affair with cruising continues to grow, with more Kiwis than ever boarding ships
around the globe for a taste of life on the high seas – or European canals. Many are repeat guests
while others are testing the water for the first time and will undoubtedly be back for more.
The romance and allure of cruising has infinite appeal. The moment you step on board, your
holiday begins. You settle into your cabin and unpack – just once. Top class cuisine, spa
treatments and a myriad of on-board activities and entertainment, coupled with seeing the
world from the comfort and luxury of your own floating hotel, make for a memorable holiday.
In this special cruise edition of Explore magazine, helloworld travel experts cruise you around the
world with their stories. From cruising the coastline of Croatia to spotting castles on a European
river cruise you will be spoilt for holiday cruising choice.
Of course there’s more than just cruising to read about in this issue, with plenty of other holiday
options to fill your spring itinerary to the brim. Adventure-loving travellers will be intrigued
and inspired by the article on the Northern Lights. Whatever your holiday desire might be, the
insights in this issue from helloworld travel agents throughout the country will help you to enjoy
planning your next break.

FIJI – EXPLORE BEYOND THE ORDINARY

EDITOR - TRACEY MEHRTENS
Fiji is renowned as a “flop and drop” island sun destination, and it delivers that with smiling ease.
But there’s a lot more to experience, both on the mainland and further afield in the Mamanuca
Islands and the northern Yasawa Islands group. Read about my seven-day trip around the island
nation that ranged from Denarau and the Coral Coast to Musket Cove in the Mamanucas and
finally to the stunning Yasawas and you will see what I mean.
Scenic helicopter rides, awesome manta rays, amazing local dishes, beautiful resorts and
bobbing around on the ocean at sunset in an inner tube – my itinerary had it all, and what a
fantastic way to “dip my toe” into Fiji’s wonderfully different personas.
As the change of seasons sets in, this issue also offers many other inspiring holiday ideas
including walking the famous Cinque Terre trails in Italy, and a fabulous story and recipe about
colourful Delhi as a stop-over destination. And if you’re looking for another sunny island to relax
on, don’t miss the account about whale-watching in Tonga.

HELLOWORLD : EXPLORE : SPRING EDITION