Travel News & Tips
There isn't one best travel agent in Hawke's Bay — there's a best one for the trip you're planning. Stephen Jennings on how agencies actually differ, who is better off booking it themselves, and what to ask before you commit.
A real 17-day Japan itinerary from Tokyo to Osaka, built by Stephen Jennings at YOU Travel Napier, with what a trip like it costs and how to shape it around you.
A Napier travel consultant who sailed Avalon's Romantic Rhine, Basel to Amsterdam, on when to go, which cabin, excursions and getting there from New Zealand.
Choosing how to travel overseas when you're not as steady on your feet: car, train, flight, tour or cruise, planned around your body, not the brochure.
Five-star sounds impressive, but are you really going to use the 24-hour concierge and turndown service? And three-star might save money, but old plumbing and a tiny lift in Paris might cost you in other ways. We walk through what hotel stars actually mean for Kiwi travellers — and why four-star is usually where comfort, location, and value come together.
If you've got flights to Europe booked on Emirates or Qatar Airways — or you're planning a trip and wondering whether now is the right time — here's what you need to know about the Middle East airspace disruption, what the airlines are currently offering, and what your options look like from New Zealand.
Overwhelmed by hotel reviews? Use our travel agent method to filter, find patterns, and choose the right hotel with confidence.
Holding both NZ and UK passports? From 2026, how you use them matters more than ever. Here’s what New Zealand travellers need to know before travelling to the UK — and why planning ahead makes all the difference.
Are travel agents worth it? You pay the same price as booking direct, plus expertise, a supplier network and 24/7 support. YOU Travel Napier explains.
Picture yourself unwinding on the pristine beaches of New Caledonia, where tranquillity meets turquoise waters. Get closer to the relaxation you crave, only a short flight away.