| If you're planning a break or holiday, then finding the | | | | the best places to get amazing food, or that extra |
| perfect accommodation to meet your needs is part | | | | secret fishing spot. These are things you can't read in |
| of the package. Booking your stay in a luxury hotel in | | | | a tourist flyer, and are far more fun to get straight |
| New Zealand ensures that you'll be staying in a place | | | | from the horse's (or host's!) mouth while staying at a |
| that is settling, comfortable and enjoyable, leaving | | | | small luxury hotel in New Zealand. |
| only the question of how you'll fill your days before | | | | Even though each luxury hotel is privately owned, it's |
| returning to your well appointed rooms to recover. | | | | a good idea to take a look at places that have joined |
| While the big chains can provide a certain sameness | | | | with others co-operatively to provide you with a |
| that some people find assuring, many people find | | | | more consistent experience wherever you are |
| that selecting small boutique type places that have a | | | | staying. This ensures that you can feel more secure |
| personal touch really adds to their enjoyment. You | | | | that the amenities and offerings of each place meet |
| know that you will be greeted on arrival by someone | | | | a set standard. Each place should have at least four |
| who has chosen to run a business accommodating | | | | stars on the Qualmark rating system. |
| travellers because they love it. This feeling permeates | | | | Look for places that offer the extras you really |
| the whole stay, and helps you to feel both cared for, | | | | enjoy. This may include the types of foods provided |
| and given enough space to really make the place | | | | for breakfast, whether they offer spa facilities, can |
| your own, no matter how short your stay. | | | | arrange tours or trips, and whether they invite you |
| The benefit of the smaller establishment is you can | | | | to share evening meals and local wines with them in |
| feel more connected wherever you're staying in the | | | | the evening. When it comes down to deciding on just |
| country - whether you have chosen a place in one of | | | | the right place, it's all about finding the stand out |
| the main cities, such as Wellington or a more rural | | | | place for you, that will provide you with the |
| backdrop, such as those in Canterbury. You get to | | | | environment you need to relax, unwind and become |
| get right into the community, and will often get to | | | | refreshed. It all comes down to finding that one right |
| listen to some of the amazing stories only a local | | | | luxury hotel in New Zealand. |
| could tell about the characters who live nearby, or | | | | |