Labour weekend is right around the corner, so if you’re looking to make the most of the long weekend make sure you jump online with House of Travel to book some great New Zealand travel deals.

It’s now easier than ever to compare the best prices and book NZ airfares online, especially with quick web tutorials to help you through the planning and payment steps if you need a little extra help with your New Zealand travel deals purchase.

And if you’re thinking of travelling locally this Labour weekend, check out our top selection of New Zealand destinations before booking your domestic flights NZ and New Zealand travel deals.

Kiwi kids are in the thick of school holidays before the final term for 2009, but it’s not too late for parents to plan a quick family holiday or weekend trip away before the kids go back to school.

Term Four will begin October 12 for primary, intermediate and secondary school students, so if you’re considering a spontaneous trip with the family, contact a local holiday planner to sort things out for you.

Whether you need the skinny on cheap flights and hotel deals or car rentals and travel deals, doing your own research and getting some industry expert advice is the quickest and easiest way to get your holiday started.

You may even be able to nab some last minute deals, so be in quick before school starts back.

Spring is finally upon us, and what better way to rejuvenate and celebrate the onset of the warmer months than with a day of indulgence at a day spa?

The Rotorua pools are a popular destination for tourists and travelling Kiwis. Rotorua may be one of the tourism destinations of New Zealand with its unique mix of adventure and therapeutic attractions, but there’s no doubt the spa Rotorua experience is at the top of all visitors’ lists.

If you’re planning a mini-vacation, a weekend away or a longer break during the off-peak season, check out the Rotorua pools and soak up the serenity.

Now that the Christmas hoopla is over, you can welcome in the New Year with one of the fantastic summer music festivals on offer around the country!

Rhythm and Vines 09 is set to be the biggest event this the New Years, with bands such as The Kooks, Franz Ferdinand, Public Enemy and Shihad venturing to sunny Gisborne for the 4-day festival. This year, the festival also offers several accommodation options, from standard tent sites to luxury, all inclusive VIP tenting – a real treat for Kiwi music lovers.

Have you though about how you’re going to get to the Rhythm and Vines festival, or other summer music festivals such as the Big Day Out (January 16, in Auckland)? Bus travel is certainly the way to go – you don’t want to even attempt finding a park at one of these massive events. But don’t worry, you won’t have to restrict yourself by taking a standard council bus all the way there, just find a bus company who are making a dedicated trip from Auckland to Gisborne (or get picked up on the way).

Buses to Rhythm and Vines 09 depart on the morning of December 28, so get in now to avoid disappointment, and ring in the New Year in musical bliss!

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With the holidays just around the corner, you and your family are probably itchy to get on the road to your Christmas destination of choice. Whether it be camping or big city dwelling, have you thought about your options for car hire New Zealand?

Car hire Auckland in particular can be daunting around this time of year (the city being the hub of international arrivals), especially if you leave it to the last minute. Booking early is essential, as there’ll be floods of tourists around the Christmas and New Years period snapping up all the rental cars New Zealand has to offer.

When you’re planning your car rental early you’ll have the luxury of choosing the car to perfectly suit you and your holiday needs the best. Check out our article on rental cars New Zealand for advice on the types of cars you can rent in NZ, their capabilities, and what kind of journey they’ll be best for.

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