Arlen Voss

Living in New Zealand gives you access to some excellent overseas holiday destinations. The hard part is choosing where to go. For a short break, Australia and the Pacific Islands are hard to beat. If I had more time, I would look further into Bali, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan or Europe. The best holiday destination from

If you are looking for romantic getaways in Auckland, you have plenty of choices beyond the city centre. Some of the best couples getaways are only 40 minutes to an hour away, while others work better for a two-night weekend escape. I would look first at Waiheke Island, Matakana, Piha, Muriwai, the Waitākere Ranges and

If you are looking for weekend getaways from Wellington, you have plenty of choices without travelling too far. From Martinborough’s vineyards and Greytown’s cafés to wild coastal roads, beaches, hiking areas and South Island escapes, the capital is a great starting point for a short break. I would choose the destination based on how much

Looking for romantic getaways in the North Island? New Zealand’s North Island gives couples plenty of ways to slow down, explore, eat well and enjoy time together. You can spend a weekend tasting wine on Waiheke Island, relax in hot pools in Rotorua, walk along quiet beaches in the Coromandel or enjoy a lakeside escape

If you are looking for romantic getaways in the South Island, New Zealand gives you plenty of ways to make a trip feel special. You can spend a weekend beside a lake, stay in a private mountain cabin, watch the stars from a hot pool, explore vineyards together, or take a scenic road trip through

If I had a free weekend in Sydney, I would not feel the need to travel far. New South Wales has beaches, mountains, wine regions, country towns, national parks and quiet countryside within a few hours of the city. The best weekend getaways from Sydney depend on what you want from the trip. I would

Victoria is one of the easiest Australian states for a short escape, especially if you are starting from Melbourne. I can choose from beaches, wineries, hot springs, national parks, mountain towns, wildlife, historic cities and quiet country retreats without needing to take a long holiday. For a classic weekend away, I would start with the

Planning a romantic getaway in Victoria gives you plenty of choices. You can spend a weekend among vineyards in the Yarra Valley, relax at a spa in Daylesford, walk along the coast on the Mornington Peninsula, or take a scenic road trip along the Great Ocean Road. I would choose the destination based on the