I am extremely excited for this trip. We couldn't have a honeymoon at the same time as our wedding because we took the family out on an excursion to Kauai instead. It was their first time; so we thought that it would be better to spend time with the family and give a tour around the places we know and love. Plus, we didn't have enough time. We get about 2 weeks every year for Christmas vacation, and we thought that maybe that would be the perfect time for a honeymoon. So now, it's a reality!
We booked a trip through a program called "Contiki" and here's the website: http://contiki.com/ Basically, it's an affordable travel program for 18-35 year old travelers, and they provide tours with options for accommodations, travel, some meals, and customizable activities that you could add on. We thought that since we've never been to New Zealand or know how to navigate ourselves, that it would be a good idea to let someone else do all the work. Plus, we wanted to enjoy our vacation and each other. I didn't want stress of planning things out to ruin that experience.
Also, I have a friend who lives in Taupo who I am planning to visit. Her name is Sis and we're pen pals. We've traded pictures and stories about our lives, and it's been about 4 years since we've seen each other. I can't wait to give her a hug and an aloha.
Here are some of the highlights and photos of our itinerary:
http://contiki.com/tours/82-grand-adventurer-reverse-start-queenstown
We are staying an extra night in Auckland at the beginning of our trip, and we will spend a few extra nights in Taupo with Sis. I'll post some interesting facts and information about New Zealand as the trip gets closer.
Well, Kia ora, mates!
