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A kid-friendly vacation to New Zealand is full of adventure. This island nation is known for sports, extreme wilderness, amazing hiking, friendly residents and most recently, as the backdrop for the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The more populous North Island is home to the nation’s capital, Auckland, which offers some of the best museums and activities for families and easy day trips to rainforests and wildlife preserves. On the rugged South Island, laid-back Christchurch is a good base for exploring the surrounding lakes and mountains, ideal for bungee jumping, jet boating, kayaking and rafting. New Zealand’s kid-friendly hotels come in all sizes and budgets on the North Island; accommodations are decidedly more casual on the South Island, dominated by smaller motels and lodges.

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“I have been blown away with the services you provide. I first contacted Barbara last summer on a recommendation to Ciao Bambino from a friend. I wasn't sure what to expect as I had not used this type of service before. We were beyond impressed with everything Barbara set up for our family.”

–Detter Family Trip

"I couldn't be happier with my experience. Just talking with Cary gave me a baseline foundation to build on - one that I didn't have time to get from reading a guidebook and distilling it. I am not sure how I would have gotten this trip together without her help. I will definitely get in touch before our next trip!"

–Marks Family Trip

"I will always remember Ciao Bambino. Our advisor was wonderful to work with. I would recommend Ciao Bambino in a blink to others."

–Frus Family Trip

"We are 120% happy with our vacation and the kids are comparing it to our Bali vacation which has been our benchmark!"

–Schmidt Family Trip

"Katie went above & beyond for our family. We had a spectacular trip. I appreciate how Katie understood our needs as a family and gave me realistic feedback. The places where we stayed were exactly what I was looking for. I valued Katie’s patience with me as I was building my trip and deciding what exactly we were looking for as a family. She was available for input whenever needed and I would definitely use her and Ciao Bambino again."

–Roberts Family Trip

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