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Relaxing Journeys

Great itinerary and excellent organisation, all planned items had been delivered smoothly as expected. Accommodation at Queenstown was great – with a great view over the lake (except that it was rather stressful to carry the luggage via a long, narrow and steep stairs into the apartment unit, especially for senior folks). Accommodations at other locations were pretty good too. Choice of rental car for four was great too – comfortable and spacious. We have no reservation in recommending Relaxing Journeys to others, in particular the very reliable customer services of its Australian market manager, Ms Chelsea Sharman.

We really enjoyed having the chance to spend a little longer at Milford Sound. Unfortunately, the weather was very rainy on both days, especially when we did the walk at Sand fly Point. We were all so wet, there was no way to dry our shoes and clothes. Otherwise, loved the ship (Wanderer) and the staff was excellent. Bus ride was reasonable from Te Anau and enjoyed the short stops for walks along the way.

Nicely arranged, planned, and timed for self touring.

All the arrangements were terrific. We enjoyed every accommodation, the breakfasts and the tours. We had two minor hiccups but they were easily rectified. The suggestions for stops along the route were helpful, as well.

This was a fabulous experience. The experience and professionalism of Real Journeys meant that the whole cruise was both highly organised and hugely enjoyable. The accommodation was excellent and comfortable and the food was exceptional. The only small criticism is that the the leaders of the Kayak activity made no allowance for the differentials of experience, confidence or fitness in the group, dashing ahead and leaving individuals scattered and separated.

New Zealand was amazing and everything ran smoothly – it was great having everything sorted and not worrying about anything. All of the accommodation chosen was great, as were the trips/activities.

Marie was fantastic and able to customise our tour to include changes to accommodation as well as an overnight cruise on Milford Sound for our anniversary which was a standout experience. Everything flowed well and we enjoyed the trip very much. Looking forward to returning to the South Island again as it really is a beautiful part of the world .. so much to enjoy.

We were very impressed (and we don’t impress easily). From the moment Che (sp?) picked us up in the coach, the welcome by the crew, their willingness to please in every aspect – good conversations – great food – all made it a memorable trip.

The whole experience in NZ was absolutely wonderful, thanks to Relaxing Journeys!! Everything went beautifully (hire car, hotels, ferry, etc) and everything was so organised and timed to perfection. The hotel staff and hire car staff were most accommodating and I would recommend this tour to anyone!

Would just have liked to have longer time in every spot – but I was limited to 14 days – so would make it a longer trip next time.

This was our second time booking though Relaxing Journeys. This time we chose to customize our driving tour around the South Island. Once again everything went very smoothly and Marie booked some lovely accommodation for us. We chose to stay two nights in most places as we liked having a day free from driving and this worked well for us this time. I would highly recommend Marie and Relaxing Journeys for putting together a very enjoyable holiday.

We recently completed our 10 day tour of northern New Zealand through Relaxing Journey’s services. They made all arrangements for accommodations, rental cars and tickets for activities. Our agent Marie Sarmon understood our requirements and interests and created a perfect self drive custom package for us. Marie was very accommodating and clarified any doubts during the planning phases. The activities suggested by Marie were terrific. It helped us to explore and enjoy the beauty of New Zealand at our own pace. Overall it was a fantastic trip for my family. Thank you Marie Sarmon and Team at Relaxing Journeys for a memorable vacation.