And the results are in, thanks to some 17 000+ Kiwis we have a better understanding of what makes Kiwis tick on their holidays around New Zealand. And the winner is… Queenstown tops the polls yet again as the destination Kiwis have most enjoyed holidaying at, the resort town also came out in top spot …
The interweb. It’s here, it’s now and it’s hot. But is it free or reliable at many New Zealand accommodation businesses? I’ve stayed plenty of places around NZ when travelling for work, and one of my constant frustrations is dealing with, or trying to find, a good quality internet connection at decent prices. Most of …
I recently attended a Google conference over in the Wairarapa near Featherston at an awesome hide away location. It was a homestead of which there are many in the Wairarapa, and it felt like we had been transported back in time about 150 years. It was awesome. One of the attendees at the Google conference …
Whilst in Taupo recently our group decided on a round of golf so visited the Taupo i-SITE for some local information. I was pleasantly surprised to find four 18 hole golf courses all an easy drive from the Taupo township. Taupo Golf Club is situated on Centennial Drive, a 5 minute drive north east of the …
On Travelbug, we like to foster an environment where travellers help keep each other informed. We want our users to have great accommodation experiences, and we ask them to place reviews on places they’ve stayed. We prompt them with an email after their stay and we show an accommodation provider’s rating in search results and …
It’s awards time at Travelbug! Today we are proud to announce the winners of our second annual Travelbug Awards. The awards recognise excellent performance by accommodation operators who are bookable with us and the winners were selected based on the number of bookings made at each property, the quality of guest feedback, and the overall …
Hey folks, We gave subscribers to our Travelbug newsletter a chance to win a night’s stay at the wonderful Amora Hotel in Auckland. To be in the draw to win one of three bed & breakfast vouchers, we needed you to answer this question correctly: “How many polka-dot cushions are in photo #11?” Here’s photo #11: Now …
Great Lake Taupo has long been a family favorite for weekend excursions. Not only is the Great Lake Taupo region bursting with activities to keep every member of the family active and busy, it also satisfies everyone’s hunger by offering some of the best regional and international cuisine available anywhere in New Zealand. There’s no …
Kia ora, In last month’s Travelbug newsletter we ran a contest to find the best Summer-themed photo taken by subscribers, Facebook and Twitter followers. Firstly, thank you to everyone who entered – we had a great time going through each one, reading the stories and recounting your best summer memories. It was a privilege for …
