My husband & I went to New Zealand on our honeymoon.  Nothing like a 20+ hour plane ride to bring a newly-married couple closer, right? ;)

So, why would YOU want to go to New Zealand?

First, let's get the very few perceived 'negatives' out of the way:

-New Zealand is far away, which=loooong plane ride.  But hey, what better time to catch up on that 1000 page novel you've been meaning to tackle?!

-They drive on the 'wrong' side of the road, which can take a bit of getting used to.  But what a learning experience, right?

-There are more sheep than people in New Zealand.  Again, is that really a negative?

Now, on to the good stuff--the many wonderful, indescribable reasons to vacation in New Zealand, including some of my favorite locations:

-NZ is refreshingly non-touristy, especially since there are not many chain hotels. We stayed in wonderful boutique hotels and Bed & Breakfasts all over both islands, which was a great opportunity to chat with the locals.

-Don't forget how close NZ is to Australia!  It would be a great idea to do both countries on one vacation. 

-There is a huge variety of activities for just about every taste, including:
*The Marlborough Wine Region (known for their Sauvignon Blanc)
*Milford Sound:  an amazing Fiordland where you can stay overnight on the Milford Mariner or walk & camp along the Milford Track
*Glacier Adventures:  hike or helicopter to the top of the South Islands' Franz Josef or Fox Glaciers
*Take a thrill ride on a Hukafalls Jet
*One of the best ways to experience the unbelievable beauty of New Zealand is through a scenic flight tour on Glenorchy Air
*Did you know bungy-jumping originted in Queenstown, South Island? So if you are looking for the more adventurous side of New Zealand, this is the place to go!