Each week in travel, we check out some of the latest happenings from Aotearoa and beyond to inspire your next adventure. A hole-in-one expedition Keen golfer? New Zealand’s most luxurious golf courses are coming to you this January. Ponant, a world leader in high-quality cruise expeditions, is offering a nine-night sailing experience that incorporates the ultimate golf trip as part of its “Best of New Zealand” itinerary.

Departing on January 16, 2025, from Auckland to Lyttleton, guests are invited aboard Le Jacques-Cartier for a voyage that’s all about the green. Golfers will get the chance to play on the Summerhill Estate Golf Course in Papamoa, the Poverty Bay Golf Club in Gisborne, and at Cape Kidnappers in Hawke’s Bay - all the while admiring the majestic views surrounding each golf course. For more information, visit ponant.

com . Festive experiences in paradise.