Sail Away To Auckland, New Zealand

A small boy pulls at his father’s hand and points towards the sea “Pa! What are those strange shaped cloud like things?”, “Well son those aren’t clouds … they are ship sails!”, replies the father. The little boy’s eyes turn wide in amazement as he exclaims in wonder “So many? I could’ve easily thought they were clouds!”

This is the reaction you are most likely to get from the little ones if you visit Auckland, New Zealand the boastful city of yachtsmen. As cheap flights to Auckland is also available, the city has currently 135,000 yachts, the largest number than any city in the world. Lounging in your own luxury yacht is a favorite past time of all of Auckland and one in three households own a yacht. You can easily get your daily dose of socialization by simply taking a stroll down the boardwalk.

If you get tired of the lazy afternoons spent by the bay and want to experience the vibrant nightlife when the best stop is Viaduct Basin. This used to be the commercial harbor but later settlers due its breathtaking views decided to convert the area into upscale apartments, shopping malls, spas, hotels and some of the city’s best nightclubs and bars.

To fulfill your upscale shopping needs its best to move further away from the basin and towards the high end streets such as Queen Street, Karangahape Road and Ponsonby Road. These stops come recommended by most urban socialites. But if you are tight on your pocket and are looking for a cheaper alternative then the best stops include Otara and Avondale with their trendy thrift stores they promise a vibrant shopping experience.

The city hubbub can tire you out and it can get pretty hard to figure out the best eating spots and the city streets are lined with international cuisine promising cafes and restaurants. Being close to the harbor means that the specialty is seafood and more seafood! The top café all offer everything from grilled salmon to Thai food and sushi. Top recommendations are huckleberry farms, Soul Thai take away, Lunna Rosa’s and Crystal Harbor.

After you have had your fill you can either take a leisurely stroll back on the board walk or if you are not tired out yet then enjoy a challenging night fishing expedition. The cruise boats lined around the city take off every hour and you can take your pick depending on your pocket the choice in the end is yours. So come and sail away to Auckland where the world’s most proud yachtsmen live.