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Six Days, Four Nights, Two Islands (The Conclusion)

On our second full day in Queenstown, New Zealand, I had what I later described to my daughter as my “perfect” day. We got up early for an hour’s drive to Glenorchy and Dart River Jetboat Safaris. Their staff was not only fun, but the whole operation was very well run. They provided heavy waterproof coats to keep us warm and dry (remember, it was winter). Unlike the Shotover Jet [...]

by Susan Campbell on November 30, 2009

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Six Days, Four Nights, Two Islands (Part 2)

New Zealand had been on my radar for about 20 years as a must-see destination, but it wasn’t until July 2009 that I finally fulfilled that goal-and in a big way After spending two nights in Auckland, we left New Zealand’s biggest city to fly to the South Island. Our specific destination was Queenstown, population 17,000. Number of stoplights: 0. It was here that we finally needed the warm coats [...]

by Susan Campbell on October 12, 2009

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Six Days, Four Nights, Two Islands (Part 1)

Each of us has our own idea of paradise. I was reminded of that here in our office recently while designing an article for the latest issue of Elite Meetings magazine. We wanted to illustrate a trip that would motivate an employee to peak performance. Should that be a palm-fringed beach or snowcapped mountain? Chilled mai tais or hot toddies? Obviously, it’s a question that incentive planners face with some [...]

by Susan Campbell on September 15, 2009

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