Urupukapuka Island

Urupukapuka Island is the largest island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about 7.3 km from Paihia. There are many sandy beaches. The waters around the island are clear and diving is particularly good on the east coast where there is plentiful reef life. Indico and Paradise Bays are popular sheltered anchorages and ideal for most forms of water sports. The bays are also inhabited by a colony of shags, and pohutukawas are abundant along the coastline.

Fab trip to France

Earlier this month we headed down the River Seine, after an amazing few days in Paris, France. I need to make a huge shout out to my dear friends Angela and Marc @ Gin & Tonic Travel. They pulled this trip together for us, hotel, river cruise, flights, transfers, and loads of advice and information.I wanted to make sure my Mom (83) was able to take this trip and get around and have the trip of a lifetime, and they...
By Sam