Pieta Mace - Travel Architect

12/04/2025

I’ve just stepped off the beautiful Celebrity Edge ship in Port Tauranga over at The Mount today. I was given the opportunity to check it out!

Celebrity is one of my favourite big ship cruise lines!
The Celebrity Edge is Cruising around Australia and New Zealand for the next two summers before it returns to Alaska for the northern hemisphere summer. Next season Celebrity Solstice (who is just going through a complete refurbishment!) is also going to be in our waters!

The ship is Beautifully appointed, with a choice 13 different restaurants! Fabulous indoor & outdoor entertainment options - Amazing Gym & Spa facilities, Kids clubs, a Casino and more!

2026 & 2027 bookings are already taking off…

I have a special deal for you… so if you’d like to cruise with Celebrity - get in touch with me!

21/01/2025

Melbourne is a fabulous city to visit at any time and if you haven’t experienced the Australian Open yet, highly recommend. Currently the Yayoi Kusama exhibition at the NGV is a real bonus . Spending time in the beautiful Yarra Valley is a must with its stunning scenery, Vineyards, Orchards, Wildlife Sanctuary, Gin Distilleries, a Chocolatier and so much more. Add it to your Bucket list.

07/12/2024

This week, I had the privilege of visiting the stunning Scenic Eclipse II while she was in Auckland. Her first time in New Zealand, enjoying everything our country has to offer before she heads south to Antarctica.
This is Ultra-Luxury Cruising at its finest—just 222 guests (at the most) and a dedicated crew of 200. It’s more yacht than cruise ship, and the perfect vessel for those seeking extraordinary Expedition cruising plus focusing on stunning destinations around the world, including Europe, Asia, the Americas, and more
Onboard, you’ll find not one, but two helicopters, a submersible, Zodiacs, Kayaks and an expert Discovery Team to ensure a truly immersive adventure.
Plus, Scenic Eclipse II offers luxurious global itineraries, exploring destinations across the world.
Indulge in superb facilities: a fully-equipped gym, a serene spa, and exquisite dining spread across five beautifully designed restaurants.
Interested? Just send me a message to learn more!

26/10/2024

I experienced this journey with an extension into Uganda and Rwanda just a few months ago and it was one of the most memorable trips I’ve ever done. It just kept on giving. Let me know if you would like any more details.

You can find full details for this excellent value safari on our website
www.thesafaricompany.co.nz/game-parks-and-beaches/

03/08/2024

It’s hard to describe the past two Weeks of my journey through East Africa, travelling through Uganda and Rwanda. Both countries incredibly poor, but also rich with fertile soils that grow fabulous fruit and vegetables year around to help feed the nations and some. The happiness in the people is another beauty as they go about their lives.
Home of the Chimpanzees and Mountain Gorillas which were both special life experiences and a fabulous Wildlife adventure in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Uganda is a country smaller than NZ with a population of more than 47m and right across East Africa 30% of the population is under 30. Children go to school 6 days a week from the age of 3 years. Shall let the pictures tell the story ….

22/07/2024

Downtown Kampala, Uganda.
A city of almost 5m people. Total chaos but it works

22/07/2024

On the border of NSW and Queensland, junction of 5 interstate highways and home of Australia’s cotton farming, Goondiwindi is so worth a visit.

22/03/2024

Who can guess where I am?

11/01/2024

How does East Africa in July sound?
… from Entebbe to Zanzibar & everything between!
Limited opportunity, only 4 spots available.

Wildlife galore, once in a lifetime chance to see the Gorillas in their natural habitat. Enjoy the different Cultures, Flora and Fauna as we travel 5 weeks Over-landing in comfort with a highly experienced Tour Operator

Want to know more? Message Pieta
or email [email protected]

20/08/2023

Here’s a laugh … The questions our Cruise Director has been asked ….
1. Do the crew sleep onboard??
2. Does the Elevator take you to the front or the back of the ship?
3. How small does my face have to be for the Mini-Facial?
4. Is the water in the toilet fresh or salt water?🤔
5. What time is the ‘Midnight’ Buffet?
6. Shall I leave my luggage outside my room before or after I go to sleep?
7. How far above Sea Level are we?
8. Do these stairs go up and down?

Pleased to report none of these were asked by Kiwi’s 😉

16/08/2023

Having sent many customers away on Viking Cruises over the years, it has been wonderful to experience it firsthand and where better than it’s Homeland - Norway! The 2nd week of the cruise saw us travel across the Arctic Circle to Northern Norway and down the stunning Coast/Fjords to Bergen … come along on my journey below … but I’d love to create one just for you!

06/08/2023

Great to be back in the Northern Hemisphere. First stop iconic London, then boarding the fabulous Viking Mars cruise ship in Greenwich. A 6 hour journey down the Thames (unfortunately in the middle of the night, but that didn’t discourage viewing) before sailing up to Edinburgh and onto the Orkney Islands, docking in Kirkwall and visiting Stromness. Today Lerwick in the Shetland Islands.