Wanderlust Solo Women Tours
Wellness travel for the Covid-weary: building a retreat business during a pandemic and seeking the silver lining.
With borders closed and international travel off the cards, Gina Cambridge, a passionate traveller with decades of solo global adventures up her sleeve, took the leap to create her own local, boutique retreats in New Zealand. Gina launched Wanderlust Solo Women Tours with the aim to offer an authentic and exclusive women’s-only retreat experience.
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Local Spirit: Coromandel Distilling Company
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Paddock to plate at The Falls Retreat
As Brad and Emma and the team at The Falls Retreat adapted to the changes in hospitality wrought by Covid19, it was also time for reflection. In the intervening months of hard work they have taken the time to re-evaluate The Falls Retreat experience, plan new dining concepts, develop new business ideas and work on ensuring that their business is sustainable. To create a long term future for their family, their staff, customers and suppliers, by taking the time to do things better.
The peaceful haven Brad and Emma created still offers a superlative dining experience, and their hospitality extends to accommodation, weddings and other special occasions. Add to this a growing calendar of gardening and cooking workshops, and the reasons to visit quickly multiply.
Iconic country pub - The Coroglen Tavern
The Coroglen Tavern is one of New Zealand's remaining iconic country pubs.
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