Vacation Plans
Yays! I'm going to New Zealand again this November!
I had been there before, and that was in May 2003. Still seems like yesterday.
The other time I had gone on a scheduled tour with Dynasty Travel to both the North and South islands for a total of 12 days. But you bet it wasn't enough, and I had promised myself then I would go back there someday. So here I am.
I'm really looking forward to this 11 days trip to the South Island. Especially so because I had planned the entire trip myself, right down to the choice of accomodation, transport and day tours, and am really eager to find how things turns out.
And the reason for not going on a scheduled tour with a local travel agent like I did the last time?
Well, a few reasons actually. With the amount we are forking out on this 11 days vacation, we will only be able to go on a 8 days vacation if we were to follow a group tour. That's 3 days extra value for the same price!!
Besides, I have always believed that it is pointless in forking out thousands of dollars on five star accomodation on vacations when I'm going to be away from the hotel most of the time doing sightseeing and shopping. This unless, of course, I'm rich.
Thus, I have gone for the cheaper options, like motels where there are also kitchen facilities to do our own cooking.
Lastly, I get to choose my own tours, the places I want to go to, the things I want to do. This is much better than the standard attractions/day tours the local travel agencies offer.
Planning the trip isn't easy as there is a lot of research involved. But I learn from it, and I get to make informed and independent choices in regards to the tour itinerary. Besides, reading up on such things never fails to make me dreamy and put me in a holiday mood. :)
Anyway, I will be travelling with my entire family this time round and I hope they will enjoy the activities I have arranged for everyone.
Will update this blog with photos when we're back!
I had been there before, and that was in May 2003. Still seems like yesterday.
The other time I had gone on a scheduled tour with Dynasty Travel to both the North and South islands for a total of 12 days. But you bet it wasn't enough, and I had promised myself then I would go back there someday. So here I am.
I'm really looking forward to this 11 days trip to the South Island. Especially so because I had planned the entire trip myself, right down to the choice of accomodation, transport and day tours, and am really eager to find how things turns out.
And the reason for not going on a scheduled tour with a local travel agent like I did the last time?
Well, a few reasons actually. With the amount we are forking out on this 11 days vacation, we will only be able to go on a 8 days vacation if we were to follow a group tour. That's 3 days extra value for the same price!!
Besides, I have always believed that it is pointless in forking out thousands of dollars on five star accomodation on vacations when I'm going to be away from the hotel most of the time doing sightseeing and shopping. This unless, of course, I'm rich.
Thus, I have gone for the cheaper options, like motels where there are also kitchen facilities to do our own cooking.
Lastly, I get to choose my own tours, the places I want to go to, the things I want to do. This is much better than the standard attractions/day tours the local travel agencies offer.
Planning the trip isn't easy as there is a lot of research involved. But I learn from it, and I get to make informed and independent choices in regards to the tour itinerary. Besides, reading up on such things never fails to make me dreamy and put me in a holiday mood. :)
Anyway, I will be travelling with my entire family this time round and I hope they will enjoy the activities I have arranged for everyone.
Will update this blog with photos when we're back!
posted by dlauposer | 11:40 PM
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