Articles by Mike Yardley
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Mike Yardley: Wild about Wellington
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 11:14amOne of life’s great pleasures is basking in the sparkling azure splendour of the Wellington waterfront, on a sunny and calm...
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Mike Yardley: Gorging on Wellington
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 1:01pmAs much as hospitality can be a fluid and fickle industry with a lot of churn, it’s fair to say that Wellington has been...
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Mike Yardley: Destination dining in Rotorua
Saturday, 15 March 2025, 12:25pmIn a city awash with world-class hiking and biking trails, plus geothermal spectacles, it doesn’t take long to work up an...
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Mike Yardley: The spirit of Santa Monica
Saturday, 15 February 2025, 10:45amSandwiched by mountains on one side and the sprawling white-sands beach on the other, the urban jungle of Los Angeles seems...
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Mike Yardley: Return to Malibu
Saturday, 8 February 2025, 12:30pmJanuary’s horrific wildfires in Los Angeles County have understandably raised questions about whether it’s appropriate to...
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Mike Yardley: Savouring the flavours of Blenheim
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 1:25pmBracketed by the biscuit-brown Wither Hills and the lofty prongs of the Richmond Ranges, Blenheim’s vast blanket of the Wairau...
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Mike Yardley: Elevate your stay in Anaheim
Friday, 20 December 2024, 11:56amAs home base for Mickey Mouse, Anaheim has been a Kiwi holiday favourite for decades. But the Orange County tourist magnet...
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Mike Yardley: Kiwi Summer Holiday Hits
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 11:29amThe great New Zealand summer calendar is liberally sprinkled with some guaranteed seasonal hits to add a bucketload of fun...
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Mike Yardley: Eye-catchers in Ōamaru
Saturday, 7 December 2024, 12:54pmAfter getting my rocks off exploring the geological grandeur of the Waitaki district’s geopark, I reacquainted myself with...
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Mike Yardley: Magical encounters at Disneyland Resort, Anaheim
Saturday, 23 November 2024, 1:41pmI freely admit I’m a child at heart. In my book, nothing can reawaken your inner child quite like the escapist innocence,...
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Mike Yardley: Hospitality heroes in Anaheim
Saturday, 16 November 2024, 2:16pmIn the heart of Orange County, Anaheim is a glittering hospitality hot spot, cultivating a red-hot reputation as a foodie...
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Mike Yardley: Cultural hits in Anaheim, Orange County
Saturday, 2 November 2024, 12:32pmBeyond the undeniable dazzle of Disneyland, the Orange County city of Anaheim rewards the explorer with a slew of surprising...
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Mike Yardley: The hospitality beacon of Reefton
Saturday, 26 October 2024, 12:57pmIf you’re heading to the West Coast via Lewis Pass, make a date with the starring town of Reefton. From Springs Junction,...
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Mike Yardley: Hill Country encounters in Sri Lanka
Saturday, 19 October 2024, 1:15pmSavouring Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands is an adventure to relish. Swathed in lush jungle greens, pepper-potted with shapely...
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Mike Yardley: Wildlife & Ancient Treasures in Sri Lanka
Saturday, 12 October 2024, 1:43pmAfter savouring Sri Lanka’s western coast, the nation’s famed cultural triangle serves up a bevy of World Heritage ancient...
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Mike Yardley: Bites and sights in Colombo and Galle
Saturday, 5 October 2024, 1:11pmSri Lanka has loomed large on my bucket-list for quite some time. Nicknamed the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, I’ve just ventured...
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Mike Yardley: Feasting on Singapore
Saturday, 28 September 2024, 11:55amSingapore is so much more than just a steamy stopover between flights. It’s a sparkling melting pot of Southeast Asian culture,...
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Mike Yardley: Flying Business Class on Singapore Airlines
Friday, 27 September 2024, 2:23pmPost-Covid, the Kiwi love-affair with premium flying has continued to grow from strength to strength. When you’re flying...
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Mike Yardley: Highland escape to the Atherton Tablelands
Saturday, 21 September 2024, 12:50pmDon’t you love it when you venture to new territory which knocks your expectations out of the park? I’ve just had such an...
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Mike Yardley: Flight checking Qantas across the Tasman
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 11:41amWhen skipping across the Tasman, there’s certainly no shortage of ‘flying kangaroos’ in our skies. Qantas has upped the ante...
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Mike Yardley: Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
Saturday, 31 August 2024, 12:58pmIf you’re planning a jaunt to the Big Island of Hawai’i, get in the hot seat. Immerse yourself in the might, power and wonder...
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Mike Yardley: The glories of Gozo & Comino, Malta
Saturday, 17 August 2024, 12:24pmJust imagine taking a jaunt to Calypso’s Cave, where the nymph Calypso held Odysseus as a prisoner of love for seven years...
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Mike Yardley: Cultural jewels in Greymouth
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 11:49amEnrobed by chiselled cliff tops, wild beaches and the serene Grey Valley, the West Coast’s biggest town of Greymouth is so...
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Mike Yardley: Nature escape to Hanmer Springs
Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 11:15amNature is an unmatched balm to replenish your spirits and soothe the soul. Hanmer Springs is a byword for pampered healing....
