How can you be sure you are going to have the best vacation ever? You only have a couple weeks vacation time and want it to be spectacular. Don't leave anything to chance, your trip should leave you relaxed, satisfied and revived. Don't go home more stressed than when you left.

What are you looking for on your next travel adventure? Magnificent scenery? Remoteness? Friendly people? Adventure activities? Culture? Wildlife? Diversity? Wilderness experiences? All of the above? How do you ensure you get all you are looking for in such a way that it is an excellent overall experience? First you need to choose the right destination.

A world in one country
New Zealand, and Queenstown more specifically, is commonly referred to as “the Adventure Capital of the World”. This reputation is well deserved. Our small islands will amaze you with the diversity of experiences available, all set in the most magnificent locations - towering mountains, crystal clear lakes, lush rainforests, evolving glaciers, active volcanoes, golden sand beaches, unique wildlife, friendly Kiwi's (New Zealanders)… New Zealand has it all.

But New Zealand is so far away…
That's right, from the West Coast of the U.S. it's a 12 hr flight and from the U. K. it's about 16 hrs. You couldn't get much further from the rest of the world. That is why New Zealand is the perfect holiday destination. If you really want to get away from it all on your vacation, what better way than to travel to the land down under!

Once you have decided where you want to go, then you need to think about… When shall I go? What can I do there? Which company shall I entrust my money to? Without answering these and many other questions, you are leaving your satisfaction to chance.

Let Serious Fun remove the risk
At the risk of having a disappointing vacation, wouldn't you rather be well informed and learn from someone with 16 years experience in New Zealand adventure travel. All the information to ensure you have a rewarding vacation is available. Regardless of whether you travel with Serious Fun or not, I am happy to share this information with you to ensure you love your trip to New Zealand.

What's the catch?
People often ask me why I am willing to share all this information with them, even if they don't travel on one of my tours. Why I call them overseas to answer their questions, even though they don't want a guided trip. Well, the answer is simple. I want you to love your trip to New Zealand. The more you get out of your visit to our beautiful country, the more the likelihood that you will advise your friends to come also!

Is it safe to travel to New Zealand?
The current state of unrest around the world is a big concern when considering an overseas vacation. Not to mention health problems. Is it safe to travel overseas? Where is beyond the reach of the terror campaigns being mounted around the globe? The last thing you want is for your vacation to turn into a nightmare.

Whilst I can make no guarantees for your safety, take a close look at New Zealand and tell me if you think it is a safe place to visit. Remotely located in the South Pacific Ocean, our tiny islands have a population of about 4 million people and a land mass equivalent to that of Colorado. New Zealand is a tiny country, and very far out of the way. These factors contribute largely to New Zealand being voted the world's safest travel destination in 2002 by the U. K. 's Wanderlust Magazine.

So where do I begin?
Searching the internet, talking to your travel agent and looking in magazines, you will soon realize there are lots of travel companies offering trips to New Zealand. How can you find the one that is right for you? How can you find the tour or itinerary that is right for you?

Well, the only answer to this is, do the research. Fortunately for you, you have stumbled upon a huge resource of information on travel to New Zealand. In the following pages I will help you to sort through the myriad of choices to find the vacation that is perfect for YOU.

Obviously I would love you to do a Serious Fun tour, but I realize that our tours aren't for everyone. So, I will provide you with all the information necessary for you to make the right decision, and ensure you have a trouble free vacation, no matter who you travel with.

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P. S.No matter who you travel with to New Zealand, please be certain to decide on these important criteria. Click here to find out more.

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Wanderlust Magazine in the U. K. voted New Zealand the world's safest travel destination for 2002.

The staff of the Lonely Planet Travel Guide picked clean, green and quiet New Zealand as the world's top travel destination for 2003.

88% of visitors to New Zealand in 2002 stated they would return to New Zealand for another visit. (http://www.tourisminfo.govt.nz)