Queenstown

Heli Ski Vacations on the rise in Queenstown’s expanding Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopter base

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

Winter is in full swing in Queenstown as the 35th Annual American Express Winterfest draws to a close. To make the most of the winter season Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopter recently extended their Queenstown base, creating increased hanger space, engineering work space and a new reception and greeting area.

The end of June saw the arrival of a brand new Eurocopter to the fleet, bringing them to a total of 3 seven seater aircrafts and a 5 seater aircraft enabling them to cater for exclusive private charters for two – to larger group excursions and transfers. The extensions made to both the Helicopter base and the fleet itself will enable Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters to better serve the scenic flight and heliski markets.

“Our fleet out grew the hanger so we had to re model, we are looking forward to the arrival of the new Eurocopter, it is a powerful machine designed specifically for lifting heavy loads and will be a great asset for this upcoming Heliski season.” Check out Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters at www.heli-flights.co.nz

Top Ten Girl Getaways

Wed, Jul 29, 2009

Get the ladies together for an unforgettable vacation. Whether it’s a bachelorette party, fun times with your sisters or a great way to reconnect with friends, this list includes some of the top picks for the best Girl Getaways.

Boutiques and brilliance in Beverly Hills. When the boys are away, the girls will play. Go shopping on a completely tailored luxury shopping experience in Los Angeles‘ exclusive boutiques. LaLaLuxe’s concierge services offers curated shopping experiences so you can get those must-have pieces while on vacation. Twelve lovely ladies can stay in Flores Residence, a spectacular luxury villa offering a pool, expansive patio and truly lavishly decorated interiors.

Touch of Spice New Zealand ranks among world’s best

Mon, Jun 15, 2009

New Zealand’s leading luxury lifestyle specialists Touch of Spice have been named among the top villa rental companies in the world.

The USA’s Condé Nast Traveler, the ‘bible’ for independent travelers who expect only the very best in service and accommodation, has selected Queenstown-based Touch of Spice as one of only 49 villa rental agents around the world best qualified to match its readers with suitable holiday properties.

And the company, which has been in operation for almost four years, is the only one in New Zealand to make the cut.

Top Ten Luxury Vacation Rentals For Fun Getaways

Thu, May 21, 2009

Vacation rentals: enjoy a home away from home with lavish amenities in prime locations. According to many industry insiders, the vacation rental market is on the rise. Lodging industry expert Glenn Haussman recently reported on the “explosive growth” of vacation rentals in recent years.

“Vacation rentals are really starting to catch on,” said Margie Van Zee, COO and Founder of Bella Palazzo, a company that markets high-end vacation rental homes to discerning travelers. “This is a more intimate experience and we are also able to offer all the hotel type amenities and services.”

Ultimate Heli-ski experiences with Alpine Heli Ski in New Zealand

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

Spice up your winter blues with a truly unforgettable ultimate experience from Alpine Heli Ski, Ltd. in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Alpine Heli Ski offers a variety of programs so skiers and boarders of nearly all levels can enjoy the beautiful and thrilling experience of skiing in the backcountry of Queenstown, Wanaka and Mt. Cook. Strap on your boots, zip up your coat and get ready for the wildest ride of your life.

Alpine Heli Ski is a professional and experienced heli-ski operator based in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. They serve approximately 5000 sq kms of heli-ski terrain and are dedicated to finding the perfect snow conditions every day.