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An alpine trek before an overnight cruise. Stunning alpine views, an abundance of waterfalls and a relaxing cruise in Milford Sound. My travel buddy and I came away confident that we traveled New Zealand's Fjordland the right way: roughing it for gasp-inducing scenery and splurging for a post-hike overnight cruise in Milford Sound, the most popular of New Zealand’s majestic fjords. We followed the proven formula of roughing it before luxury, or instead of luxury, merely a comfortable, shower-filled, buffet-side existence. We met travelers who were doing the reverse and felt sorry for them. Best to do the trek before rewarding oneself with a relaxing cruise. The Milford Sound trek may claim fame as one of the world’s greatest walks. We had heard that the Routeburn proves more interesting in its ecological diversity and choice places to stay along the way. More than 13,000 people a year do the twenty-eight kilometer trek, making it one of New Zealand's busiest. After viewing wildflowers, glacier lakes and quite possibly the forests from Middle Earth, we stand by our original position. Three things I wish I had brought on the Routeburn Trek: To continue with the theme of Kiwi humor with a post almost better than pictures of Milford Sound. I had the opportunity to see this video when a ship employee played it through a cruise of New Zealand's Fjordland. Seriously funny...and stay tuned for photos of the Sound... Air New Zealand's safety crew consistently ensures passengers pay attention to safety videos. How? Well, by featuring characters from Middle Earth, streaking old ladies, and painted-on nudes. The Hobbit-themed video features the grandsons of J R Tolkien. Bare essentials of safety from New Zelaand. Very careful to cover any inappropriate bits: Richard Simmons, leg warmers, and a disco theme work in a recent safety video: The 2010 video features rugby players from New Zealand's All Black team. A guest player forgot her uniform... The Huffington Post recently posted an article on getting the most out of a luxury hotel. The main takeaways: 1. You can score deals in the low season and away from other peak period. 2. The author defines service as one of the defining aspects of luxury. A message to those hotels out there with great amenities but lacking the pro-active and helpful concierge staff to cater to guests' reasonable requests.
Read the post by Mark Hodson here -Thanks, Jill for sending. The lefthand break in front of the Kapuluan Vista Resort A return from a sunset walk along the coast revealed that some of the other surfers in our party had found waves. Not at the beach in front of our lodgings at the Kapuluan Visa Resort, but the nearby Blue Lagoon. The waves had been fickle over our three day escape from Manila and we were sad to have missed the surf. But this remote coastal destination at the tip of Luzon lures more than those who seek waves. The Kapuluan Vista Resort, Diplomatique's recommended lodging of choice, may not rank in terms of rooms or service, but delivers on location, charm and the best margaritas this side of the Pacific Rim. Getting there: Travelers to Pagudpud may fly into Laoag International Airport on Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines. From Laoag Pagupdu is a 2-2.5 hour journey by land transport. The Kapuluan Vista Resort offers shuttles. Pagudpud Slideshow: Beach and Baby Animals |