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With travel restrictions lifting, people are eager to get back out and experience the world again – but with exploring comes the inevitable impact on the environment. Keen to pack more mindfully for your next adventure and embrace sustainable travel? Read on!

As the gateway to the South Island, Ōtautahi Christchurch attracts visitors of all types and it's not hard to see why. The hospitality scene here is one to watch—already impressive, it's only getting better with new opens galore. Alongside amazing food and drink, the Garden City is blessed with some of the country’s best hotels, and we've put together a list of our faves so you can have an A+ Christchurch getaway whether you're travelling in luxury or you're on a budget.

Increasing consumer hunger for sustainability is providing new opportunities for New Zealand’s travel industry to revitalise how it serves the market, says new research from Booking.com.

It seems Kiwis really do care about looking after the environment and local communities on their travels. Booking.com’s latest sustainable travel survey found that almost two thirds (63%) of Kiwis want to travel more sustainably over the next 12 months, with 59% saying they want to leave the places they visit better than when they arrived.

Friday is Earth Day, a global movement aimed at raising awareness of the ways we can look after our planet. The theme for the 52nd Earth Day is ‘Invest In Our Planet’. With the threat of climate change and its devastating consequences becoming more and more prominent, Kiwis are looking to change their behaviour for the better.

New Zealanders are increasingly factoring in the environmental sustainability of travel options they're considering ahead of trips, according to new research. The Booking.com study found 72 percent of Kiwis stated sustainable travel is important to them, with 63 percent saying they want to travel more sustainably over the coming 12 months as many plan their first international holidays since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Booking.com Reveal's New Zealand Sustainable Travel Report 2022

Bay of Plenty businesses are ready to welcome both domestic and international visitors with open arms this weekend, with reports Australians are already holidaying in the region. Australians were able to start visiting from Wednesday this week, and some Bay of Plenty businesses say they are already booking Easter activities. Destination Rotorua data shows Rotorua holiday homes are 96 per cent booked while Booking.com has revealed Rotorua is ranked third in its list of most-searched domestic destinations behind Queenstown and Taupō.

Bay of Plenty businesses are ready to welcome both domestic and international visitors with open arms this weekend with reports Australians are already holidaying in the region. Australians were able to start visiting from yesterday , and some Bay of Plenty businesses say they are already booking Easter activities.

Wherever you go or wherever you are, have a happy and a safe Easter Long Weekend!

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, New Zealanders are keen to get travelling again after almost two years of closed borders.There have been reports of long waits for passport renewals this year as well as an upsurge in travel insurance packages for overseas trips. But where are Kiwis most interested in travelling?Accommodation and travel reservation outlets Booking.com and Expedia have released figures on which destinations had the highest search traffic over the last month

There’s a heap of long weekends and public holidays fast approaching (thank GOD) and they provide the perfect opportunity for a mid-year break. And to absolutely NO ONE’s surprise, a recent study has confirmed that 82% of travellers say that holiday planning has a positive impact on their emotional wellbeing*. As New Zealand prepares to reopen its borders to our Australian neighbours – and as we both commemorate Anzac Day on April 25 – restriction-free travel is a lot to be excited about as we reflect back, and look forward to a brighter future. So why not start planning now to head somewhere new for your long weekend holiday, and visit some Anzac-related monuments and locations? *Figures based on a survey conducted by Booking.com

Explore the sweeping golden hills, frothing beaches, and vibrant downtown of Christchurch during your visit to catch the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Final at Hagley Oval Stadium this April. With so much to see and do, we’ve put together the ultimate destination guide that every traveller will love during their stay in Christchurch!

New Zealanders eager to see the world again have their sights set on destinations near and far, writes Ewan McDonald Here's a pitch for a 2022 revival of Survivor NZ: take five million people who've been locked down and locked in for more than two years and gently persuade them it's time to make and take their own lifestyle choices.

New Zealanders love their cricket - so it's great news that the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup has just kicked off in Aotearoa! As the official accommodation and experience partner of the event, Booking.com has put together a list of the most luxurious hotels in each of the cities where matches will be held for those making the pilgrimage to catch the match action across the country. Cricket fans will be able to live in luxury while attending the global sporting event, making a luxe staycation out of this backyard occasion.

It’s official, the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup has kicked off and we’re already enjoying a month of cricket on our own shores! The news couldn’t be better for the 60% of Kiwi crickets fans who, according to a recent survey, reckon they’re the most passionate fans in the world. And with 31 incredible matches across 31 action-packed days, why not turn turn your regular girls trip (because have we ever needed a little break away with your mates more?!) into the ultimate cricket girls getaway and support the amazing White Ferns! Choose from five action-packed destinations with sun, sand and sixes on the cards (and thanks to tournament sponsor booking.com, be on the lookout for an epic giveaway on our Instagram page soon!).

For the nail biting first of two semi-finals, pack your bags and head for the windy city! Wellington will play host to a few of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup fixtures on the prestigious grounds of the Basin Reserve, the first semi-final concluding a series of exciting matches. Booking.com, the official accommodation and experience partner of the tournament, has put together the ultimate guide of where to Eat, Stay & Play in our nation’s Capital City for the intrepid travellers hoping to make the most of their stay.

Now that New Zealand has a clear path to opening borders , international travel is on the horizon again. With this in mind, Booking.com looked at endorsement data shared by global travellers for various travel activities to present six inspiring destinations that will help travellers feel rejuvenated.

Getting away on holiday is apparently the best form of self-care, more so than daily exercise or mindful meditation. In fact, the majority of people (82%) say that having a holiday planned has a positive impact on our emotional wellbeing*. Sophie Chung shares how beneficial her trip to Queenstown was for her wellbeing.

World Sleep Day is just around the corner, and to celebrate Booking.com has shared five places to stay with out-of-this-world beds, to highlight the importance of a good night’s sleep.

If you’ve been looking at the calendar and eyeing up a time to create our own long weekend (or you’re very on the ball and are eyeing up Easter!), may we suggest a trip to Christchurch or its surrounds?

Kiwi travellers often thirst to escape mundane life when on holiday and what escape is better than a luxury hotel getaway? If you want to explore the culinary gems of New Zealand, Booking.com suggests these luxurious hotels with great restaurants where you can wine and dine until your stomach is content.

We’ve all had a fairly stressful start to 2022 (after a stressful few years!!) and we could do with a little time out every now and then to recharge those batteries! We’ve taken the hard work out of travel planning and found the best places to eat, sleep and see in ChCh, Akaroa and Hanmer Springs.

Canterbury has secured a spot in Booking.com’s Top 10 Global ‘Most Welcoming Region On Earth’.