2016 was a year of unforgettable moments. When FareDealAlert posted a direct flight from Houston to Auckland for $400, I immediately booked two tickets Down Under. At this point, New Zealand was the top destination on my bucket list. Upon discovery that it was winter in NZ, I cut our time there short and spent a few days driving through the North Island before heading to warmer climates. I made stops in Paihai, Piha and Mount Maunganui. The landscape was stunning. I definitely have to get back to New Zealand so that I can visit Waitomo Caves and the Bay of Islands.
