EXECUTIVE LEISURE
We’re entering one of the most loved times to visit the Netherlands – spring gardens and tulip time. Tulip season in Amsterdam is a bucket list experience for many and our Leisure Travel experts will help you experience the season at its finest! The Keukenhof Spring Garden is the world's largest spring garden. It is open until 11 May 25 and features 7 million flower bulbs all planted by hand in the autumn to flower in spring. There is a variety of 800 different tulips. Best to visit mid-week to avoid the largest crowds. Taking a helicopter flight anywhere is a special experience, but flying above the flowering bulb fields is something else! Your flower-powered flight(pictured) will take you to a whole new colourful world from above. As well as the dazzling fields of the famous Keukenhof flower garden, you'll see the sweeping Dutch coastline, lush green landscapes, historic towns and the Netherlands' unique sand dunes.
One of our client favourite’s and one of the most consistent five-star Fiji Island resorts is the adults only Tokoriki Island Resort. With only 36 Bures (some with private plunge pools) we have several value-added packages available so check in with our Executive Leisure expert Amanda Faraimo on 09 5293700. We strongly encourage you to book now for that mid-Winter break that you know you’ll need and whilst we can secure your preferred dates.
Amanda will also let those who are after a quick Autumn break know about a 4-night executive getaway at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa on Denarau Island near the airport in Fiji. Valid for sale until 30 April as part of our Fiji On Sale promotion, rates range from start at NZ$1572 to $2056 per person share twin or double occupancy, airport transfers, breakfast daily, a FJ$100 daily credit per room to spend on food, beverage and spa, one Day Pass to access the Waitui Beach Club for 2 adults. Airfares additional. Consider this Sofitel Fiji package for your leisure travel or take a small group of colleagues for a corporate retreat. The recently completed renovation programme has resulted in a refreshed and modern resort.
The recent current trends report from our Virtuoso luxury travel network partners confirms that the temperature has gone right down on international leisure travel – clients are asking for cooler destinations!
Trend 1. The most significant trend is that our Travellers are embracing colder destinations in search of encounters with the most elusive wildlife in their natural habitats (for example, penguins in Antarctica, polar bears in South Georgia, and narwhals in Canada), but equally, if not more importantly, they also support vital conservation projects. In short, they’re a win-win for travellers: bragging rights for gorgeous photography as well as impactful journeys. Our team here at ATPI Travel in Auckland has experienced Antarctica, Alaska and the Northern Lights so let us know if we can assist you with your cool climate adventure.
Trend 2. The next trend is Solo Travel (particularly women) with Travellers continuing to blaze trails, venturing further than ever and inspiring others to follow suit. Recent Virtuoso data shows that women now make up 71 percent of solo travellers. Increasingly, they’re embracing traditionally group-oriented experiences, such as cruising. Promoting personal growth and self-reliance, solo cruising allows individuals to navigate new adventures at their own pace, while also enjoying camaraderie with other passengers (if desired). Many expedition lines now cater to solo voyagers with special deals, dedicated hosts and fun social activities, making it easier to connect with fellow passengers.
Trend 3. And of course, Europe is not going away with the post-Covid revenge travel to Europe showing no sign of slowing! With clients on their third or fourth annual Europe holiday since the pandemic, secondary Euro destinations are now rising to the top. Year – on – year sales for booked travel for this June, July and August puts Slovenia up 473 percent, Croatia up 356 percent, Malta up 108 percent, Montenegro up 24 percent and Turkey up 272 percent.