I'm thinking of booking my first JY holiday New Zealand is the destination I'm dsperate to visit need some encouragement to book my 1st solo tour or any advice please let me know.

Gabe

karen

thanks for replying.You've really made my day I was wavering but I'm now more eager to book are you doing the add on to Fiji.

Gabe

I went on my first JY trip to NZ in March of this year and had a fabulous time. You'll enjoy it.

thanks for replying.What was the weather like will I need my winter woolies or rain coat? Did you do the Fiji add on? Sorry for all the questions.

Gabe

The weather was superb, only had one day of rain. Take layers including hat, sandals, trainers and wet weather gear. It was colder in the South Island particularly at night. And dont forget sun cream! Decided not to do Fiji as didn't want to be away for longer than 20 days.

I've just booked for NZ 13th January, this will be my 3rd JY holiday. I'll be coming from Edinburgh anyone else from Scotland going. Good to hear from someone who has been and can let us know about clothing etc.

Look forward to meeting everyone.

Best Wishes

Patsy

thanks for your tips making me more determine to book.

thanks

Gabe

Im going to NZ in March but doing Australia first. I have been travelling with JY since 2005 and have been to some amazing places. Ive always had a good time. Look forwsard to meeting you. Carole

I have not booked any add ons as cannot take anymore time off work and can't afford it. i have upgraded my flights though to premium economy.

those that have been before (or editor) how much spending money should we take eg per day and are there extra add ons as we go along ie excursions or additional sight seeing things on offer or is everything like that included. i need to budget so i do not want any surprises or miss out on something because i do not have enough money.

any tips for the 2 days in hong kong?

looking forward to meeting you.

if there are a few of us, maybe we could see if we could meet before march?

karen

I went in March/April 2010. You will need to decide your daily budget. I took cash, credit and bank card and budgeted for £100 a day. Only a few meals are included so you'll need extra money here, check your itinerary - huge portions too! Bear in mind that NZ is not cheap. On arrival in NZ our tour guide gave us a A4 page of extra excursions totalling approx 2000 NZ dollars. I did most of them as my motto was you go all that way you might as well and you can pay by credit card. As for Hong Kong, again have a look at your itinerary as few trips included. Kowloon Park is lovely. Enjoy.

well I've booked!!!!

Sylvia thanks for the tips. I'm traveling from Manchester anyone one else from up North? Really excited now this will be my first single hol and a bit nervous.

gabe

if you look on the 'ask the editor' page i have got a guide re prices for optional extras and daily food costs from Olly the editor which will be helpful for budget planning.

when you booked did they tell you how many people were booked on the holiday so far?

karen

when I rang 9 had booked 7 women 2 men as she was looking at things for me someone else book but she didn't say male or female, so with me thats 11. I'm getting a taxi to & from airport so will be able to relax.

Gabe