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Patrick Ross and Kelly Keefe's Honeymoon

5
Coromandel
USA

Shelley with First Light Travel did an AMAZING job planning the perfect honeymoon. She listened to us describe our favorite activities and goals for the trip, and planned the perfect combination of fun, relaxation, and adventure. It was such a perfect trip and First Light made it easy!

Patrick Ross and Kelly Keefe (USA)


Ken & Anne

5
Ballooning New Zealand
USA

"The Hot Air Balloon ride over Queenstown with champagne breakfast was a first time for both of us, and the views were stunning!"

Ken & Anne - USA


Bill and Donna Miles

5
Maori Rotorua
Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Hi Kasey,

 We were totally satisfied with our experience working with you and First Light. Planning the trip was easy. You offered great suggestions and were flexible in helping us tailor the trip to our interests and schedule. Bookings were smooth, and whenever we showed up at a new hotel or event, everything went just as planned, without a hitch. 

Overall, we could not have been happier with our visit to New Zealand and the superb service you and First Light provided in making it such a positive experience. Thank you, and feel free to use my comments any way you choose. 

Sincerely,

Bill and Donna Miles - Annapolis, Maryland, USA


Larry and Lorraine Parks

5
Lake Taupo
USA

Hi Shelley!

Today was wonderful including our guests! New Zealand is treating a well! Job well done Shelley! Thank you!

Larry and Lorraine Parks (USA)


Teena Rasmussen Maui

5
Glacier Landing
Hawaii USA

Our recent two week trip to New Zealand was the best vacation we have ever had! The breathtaking beauty and the genuine and friendly people of New Zealand make this destination a must on everyone's bucket list. I credit First Light Travel for making the trip logistically perfect for us.

Due to friends that had recently returned from New Zealand, we knew what cities and towns we wanted to visit on the South Island, but we had no idea how and where to book our accommodations and the activities. I went online to find a company based in New Zealand, and was very happy when I found First Light Travel. I made a call and immediately was connected to a wonderful agent named Verity. She was extraordinarily

helpful and had a complete itinerary with rooms and activities for me to approve within three short days. She promptly answered all my questions whenever I emailed her, and by departure day, I was confident that everything was in place with our transportation, rooms, car, and activities. The best thing was that virtually every step of our trip went off without a hitch.

The rooms all exceeded our expectations, the activities were so fun and scenic. Our itinerary came with travel times and very clear directions and addresses for hotels, lodges, etc. We were able to plan our drive times accordingly, and we were always able to go at a leisurely pace and stop wherever we wanted. I will recommend First Light Travel to all of our friends who are planning a New Zealand trip. We were very happy with their friendly, efficient service, and most of all the depth of their knowledge about New Zealand and everything it has to offer.

Teena Rasmussen Maui - Hawaii


Alexander Harris & Kelanie Jones

5
Wedding
USA

Well, our wedding day was amazing - Thanks Chrissy

Alexander Harris & Kelanie Jones USA 

(Queenstown is in the background)


Michael & Jane McInerheney

5
Caving
Soak
Glacier
Cruise
Seal
Australia
Dear Verity, Thanks so much for your assistance with our itinerary and for putting it all together for us. Your voucher system works very efficiently and we were able to follow all points on the itinerary with ease. NZ is a beautiful country and we can see why so many go there for holidays. There were many highlights and it is a holiday that we will look back upon for many years to come! Michael and Jane McInerheney - Australia

Allyson Landy & Family

5
Rail Trail
USA

I was exceptionally pleased with the services provided by Shelley Kirk of First Light Travel from the start to finish of our New Zealand odyssey. Shelley could not have been more responsive or helpful, and provided detailed and accurate information which made our trip run so smoothly. The itinerary she produced was outstanding, and everything she arranged for us ran according to plan--no glitches. It was definitely the best organized trip that we have ever been on--and we have been on many trips all over the world.

Also, when we ran into some trouble during our trip in connection with my husband's dental problems, Shelley again could not have been more helpful in assisting us with locating dentists in Blenheim and Wellington on very short notice. This really was above and beyond her mandate, and we were very appreciative of her extra efforts in this regard.

I would not hesitate to recommend Shelley and First Light Travel to any of my friends who are considering travelling the New Zealand.

Allyson Landy


Brian Bowring

5
Group Sail
Australia

"A brilliant trip with a better view around every corner. The passion of Ian was very evident for New Zealand. Excellent from start to finish."

Brian Bowring


Bryan and Carolista Andersen

5
Milford Road
USA

Excellent! I told Shelley what we liked, she made an itinerary, we went back and forth for a few emails/suggestions, and then we booked...superb!

Bryan and Carolista Andersen USA




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