Category: Travel
Wellington, the little capital with a big heart is packed with reasons to visit. Oliver Hall explores the bustling scenes and ‘must-dos’ in Aotearoa’s cultural centre. Recent research suggested Wellington only had 150 beautiful sunny days in the last ten years, so why is it always gorgeous when I visit? The overused phrase ‘nothing beats […]
2024’s lineup for Winter Pride is gearing up to be one of the biggest yet, featuring an eclectic array of DJs, performers, and unique events set to transform Queenstown into a hub of LGBTQ+ celebration from 22 August to 1 September. This year’s festival not only highlights traditional pride festivities but also introduces innovative experiences […]
Intimidatingly fashionable, historical and grand, there is no city quite like Paris, and no two trips there are ever the same. Oliver Hall experiences beauty, culture and debauchery, in equally important measures. London’s St Pancras Station is bustling and whimsical as we walk up the Eurostar entry. The International Departures Lounge feels like we have […]
From brushing shoulders with A-list celebs to seeing the effects of progressive change and even considering what a tiny speck we are in the universe – Los Angeles isn’t just an entertainment capital – it’s the centre of everything. While LAX has improved significantly over the past year, there’s no denying it’s a full-on airport […]
Visiting Rotorua’s new Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa promises to be a ‘restorative journey.’ Oliver Hall and a famous friend find it lives up to the hype, leaving with minds inspired for a united future. It’s the final day of my ultimate spa weekend in Rotorua, and I couldn’t be more intrigued to visit […]
New Zealand’s biggest international tourism destination has bounced back from border closures like nowhere else in the country and has set ambitious plans for regenerative tourism and a carbon-zero visitor economy by 2030. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures or New Zealand’s capital of culinary treats – Queenstown has it all! Top Attractions Amisfield Restaurant […]
One hungover day, Oliver Hall heads south for some Rotorua relaxation and finds that our geothermal wonderland truly offers the ultimate spa weekend to restore your soul. It’s the morning after URGE’s 26th Birthday Party, and I’m feeling a little worse for wear. Unlike others who are facing the prospect of returning to work with […]
Roman Lee-Lo is the manager of the Queenstown luxury hotel, The Rees. He talks to YOUR ex about Queenstown’s post-pandemic comeback, welcoming Winter Pride guests, and setting the benchmark in NZ hospitality. How well do you feel Queenstown has bounced back from the impacts of the pandemic? From a macro perspective, Queenstown is well and […]