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New Zealand’s reputation as one of the best destinations in the world to view the night sky is well established. From sleeping under the stars in a glass capsule at the Lindis, a billion-star dining experience at Mt Cook Lakeside retreat, experiencing a Wanaka starset on a private lake cruise, to a starlight soak at Atarangi lodge, hosted by Moana Skies. These stargazing experiences are not only memory makers, but will provoke deeper thought about our place in the universe, all while coated in luxury comfort. NZ is globally renowned for dark sky reserves and sanctuaries in both the South and North islands. Each of the stargazing locations and experiences we will be mentioning has its own charm and beauty, topped with luxury features. The following is your guide to the best of New Zealand’s stargazing experiences. Moana Skies Kaikōura One of the finest stargazing spots is Kaikōura, which is now one of the best locations in New Zealand’s largest dark sky sanctuary. In an isolated corner of the South Island, where it is difficult to detect any light pollution, the recently gazetted Kaikōura Dark Sky Sanctuary is an ideal location to stargaze and shoot astrophotos. Moana Skies is a

Crystal Serenity, from Crystal Cruises, is a 740 berth uber-luxurious cruise ship. Featuring bars, casino, cinema, gym, library, nightclub, shops, swimming pool, spa, theatre, computer university at sea and much, much more. A floating paradise of education, fun, leisure and wellness.  Serenity’s first-class facilities put many a city to shame. Guests look forward to a day at sea when they have the time to make the most of the activities on offer. On world cruises, Serenity and her equally well-equipped sister ship, Crystal Symphony, offer more than enough activities and challenges to occupy guests for months on end.  Crystal Serenity demonstrates that the days when cruising leisure meant little more than deck chairs and deck quoits are long gone. 1. Learn about your ports of call On our Baltic cruise, seven ports of call and six countries, we had cultural anthropologist Dr Jim Rowe giving us insider guides to what made up the psyche of our hosts. Dr Rowe introduced us to the Swedish concept of “lagom”, the Swedes’ key to living well through moderation. Never too much, never too little. A balanced society where the royal family reject grandeur and drive themselves, where a princess married her personal trainer. It

Are you a British Airways Avios collector planning to redeem your points on short-haul European flights? Whilst it’s an easy choice when it comes to choosing between an Economy or Business Class redemption when you’re flying long-haul – the answer is clearly Business Class – things get a little murkier when you’re deciding which short-haul cabin to fly in.  So, to help you out, here’s a breakdown of what you get in Economy (Euro Traveller), and how it stacks up against Business (Club Europe) on short-haul British Airways routes—and when choosing one over the other makes sense. What’s included in each cabin? Euro Traveller – Economy  Here’s what to expect if you book a reward seat in the Economy cabin using your British Airways Avios: Comfort and seating Enjoy the comfort of contoured leather seats with adjustable headrests and pretty reasonable legroom (seat pitch around 78–79 cm depending on aircraft). USB ports are available on most aircraft to keep your devices charged during your flight and beyond – particularly helpful if you’re travelling for work. Snacks and buy-on-board options A complimentary bottle of water and snack is served on most flights, and The High Life Café “buy before you fly”