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Jasmine
Court Travelers Digest traveled through New Zealand in 2002, for two enchanting months. There were three of us on this Pacific tour and we were great friends. In this magnificent land of contrasting beauty, it was not hard to remain as excited as a child in Disney Land. Here, the senses are overwhelmed and the visual effects last a lifetime. My name is Mike Smith. I am the touring editor and constantly travel the globe. My job is to search for beauty, unusual adventures and places that open channels to our souls. Places that make a person feel that it's an honor to be alive. When I was a child, I always knew in my heart that I was a wanderer. The Earth was my home and I never wanted to limit the size of my backyard. I learned the difference between having a dream and living one is that first you have to know what you want and then you have to find it. Of course there is always a lot of hard work in between, but if it was easy, then everyone would have it. Leaving the North Island via ferry from Wellington, we ventured across the misty bay into Picton on the South Island. I was fascinated by the North Island and now my imagination went to work. Like all world travelers and especially those that do it for work, we do have agenda's, but we leave a lot of time for adventure. Here in this land that time forgot, it wasn't hard to forget time. After the five hour ferry ride across some very rough sea's, we left and searched for a hotel. We had not made plans to stay the night here, but the weather had delayed our arrival. We checked into a local hotel that was surprisingly cozy and welcoming. Our hostess was small town friendly and offered us a large two bedroom suite. It was toasty and really well designed. The suite was tastefully furnished and we wanted for nothing, not even coffee. The winter night was cold and we drifted into a deep sleep. Upon awaking and brewing some great coffee, I wandered out into the first light. Amazingly the sun was out and the chill was fast disappearing. The night had went well and we had discovered a first class hotel that we'd had no prior knowledge. Life is good! We picked up our rental car and headed off into the dawn searching for our next adventure. On the road with Travelers Digest, our next trip leads us along the beautiful South Island coast land and into the Abel Tasman National Park. We were to stay at the Ocean View Chalets that sit on a wooded hill over looking a glorious bay where fantasy land becomes a reality. That's another story. Look for it under Ocean View Chalets in Abel Tasman. Travelers Digest wishes to thank the good people at Jasmine Court Travellers Inn' there in the Harbor town of Picton. Enjoy the dream. Visit New Zealand and when you get to Picton, you'll know where to stay. We highly recommend them! Click here for Rates, Reservations, or just Inquiries! Review written by the touring editor; Mike Smith. This editorial in its entirety is the sole property of Travelers Digest and may not be distributed, sold or copied without prior written permission of Travelers Digest and/or its licensed representatives.
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