Review: New Zealand Luxury Vacation, Auckland, Queenstown, Kaikoura, Bronte, Milford Sound, Abel Tasman Park, Waiheke Island

I am so impressed with this travel company.  All the arrangements that were made for us were fantastic.  The hotel in Auckland was a wonderful hotel,  walking distance to the harbor and to the car rental company.  Another accommodation was a lodge on a very nice spot on the lake.  The lodge in Hawkes Bay was beautiful.  I was so impressed with the owners and the lovely gardens they created on their property.  The food and service was five star.  The lodge in Bronte was also lovely and again, the owners made our stay memorable. My husband left important documents in our room and the owners sent them overnight to us at our next hotel.  So grateful.  They also were extremely helpful with things to see nearby. Love the idea that at two of our lodges, one of the owners was also a wonderful chef.  The hotel in Kaikoura was a little disappointing in that the room was very warm and the breakfast just okay.  Our least favorite stay.  The hotel in Queenstown was in a wonderful location, easy walk to the center of town.  It's a lovely little hotel.  The breakfast was great.  My only complaint would be the carpet was stained and had a bit of odor.  A change of carpet would make all the difference.

All of the excursions that were planned for us were wonderful.  We were unable to do the river safari.  We cancelled it because the weather was poor for the Milford Sound trip but we were told we could do it the next day in lieu of the river trip.  Between the two, I am so happy we were able to see Milford Sound.  We used one day to drive to Glenorchy.  What a wonderful drive.  So picturesque.

I will be very happy to recommend this travel company to friends who plan to travel to New Zealand in the future.