We held our first rugby tour information evening for those planning on heading to Japan in 2019 with friends, family, clients or colleagues. We expect that the basic ticket and accommodation packages (we understand one stadium ticket and two nights’ accommodation minimum purchase) will go on sale at the start of February 2018. For those wanting the semi-final and final we ask you to register your interest with your usual BWT Travel Consultant or contact Kristin on 09 529 3700 / 0800 508 580.
Our Virtuoso partner in China will be able to provide us with a limited number of Private Access invitations to China’s most sacred site, the Temple of Heaven. You can avoid the thousands of other tourists and experience this 675 acre site privately with family or a group of special clients. Built in 1420 this is a magical opportunity that allows you to enjoy this iconic cultural site in total piece.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi has opened and has a unique agreement with the French Government to display collections from 13 French museums for the next 10 years. Abu Dhabi will take on the role as the cultural hub of the Middle East and in the next several years the Zayed National Museum and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will also emerge on the landscape.
Our colleagues at ATPI Events are handling all of the ground packages for the Volvo Ocean Race Worldwide which will pass through Auckland late February through until the departure to South America on Sunday 18 March. There is an in-port race day on the Waitamata on the Saturday 10th March. We have access to hospitality day packages for the 10th or the 18th. Caroline or Sameey are running our Volco Ocean Race Desk for the teams and our local clients and can assist with this. Details at guestexperience.volvooceanrace.com
See a different side to Yellowstone National Park. This famous American icon which straddles Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho can be busy but our Virtuoso partner will explore with you off the beaten track and away from the crowds. With over 40 years’ experience Dan and his team will arrange hiking secluded trails, riding horseback and showing you first-hand about the bison migration and the way the vast ecosystem is re-emerging. We’ll have the smallest detail of your outdoor holiday covered so that you and your family can enjoy a unique side of Yellowstone. Dan offers your own bespoke holiday or you can join one of their ‘small group tours’.
If Yellowstone is a bit far then for a more convenient outdoor option we think everyone should take a ride on our own Tranz-Alpine Express. The four hour journey takes in the spectacular sights between Christchurch and Greymouth. The range of scenery and micro-climates during the trip really is quite amazing and around every corner is a very ‘Instagrammable’ photo! (see our effort) Our Domestic team can book the Tranz-Alpine and pair it with a rental car and accommodation.