Articles by Mike Yardley
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Mike Yardley: Beachside bliss in Santa Barbara
Saturday, 23 May 2026, 1:22pmIf a stylish getaway at a distinctly relaxed pace in a sun-kissed beach town floats your boat, Santa Barbara delivers in...
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Mike Yardley: Indulgent dips in Queenstown
Saturday, 16 May 2026, 12:17pm“Slow down and soak up the truly remarkable surroundings”. That simple tourist maxim has taken on new meaning in Queenstown,...
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Mike Yardley: Trails and treats around Wānaka
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 12:57pmNo matter the season, the mesmerising lakeside setting of Wānaka is a supreme body of beauty. Clad in floor to ceiling windows,...
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Mike Yardley: Crisp adventures around Arrowtown
Saturday, 2 May 2026, 1:05pmTucked beneath the rugged Crown Range and richly wreathed in the charm of its gold-rush legacy, my abiding love-affair with...
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Mike Yardley: Cultural treats in Grapevine, Texas
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 1:42pmWith its endearing small-town warmth and surrounding big-city enticements, Grapevine is a distinctive gateway destination...
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Mike Yardley: Main Street delights in Grapevine, Texas
Saturday, 25 April 2026, 1:57pmThe pint-sized Texan city of Grapevine certainly struck it lucky with the location Gods. Bounded by the sprawling immensity...
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Mike Yardley: Style and splendour in Scottsdale, Arizona
Saturday, 18 April 2026, 1:41pmAfter taking in the retro charms of Route 66’s on a romp across northern Arizona, the desert was calling. I pointed the car...
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Mike Yardley: A milestone year for America’s Mother Road, Route 66
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 1:15pmI’ve lost count of how many road trips I’ve clocked up in the United States, but it’s a form of free-roaming travel adventure...
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Mike Yardey: Centenary kicks on Arizona’s Route 66
Saturday, 11 April 2026, 1:17pmIf you’re keen to savour a bite-sized sampler of America’s Mother Road, Arizona’s Route 66 is a bumper section, tightly packed...
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Mike Yardley: Blissed-out at Four Seasons Las Vegas
Friday, 10 April 2026, 2:03pmIf you’re planning a getaway to the bright lights and big dreams of Las Vegas yet covet staying at a hotel that is close...
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Mike Yardley: Frasers House, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 1:03pmIt’s been a luxury hotel landmark in Singapore’s characterful Bugis district for 30 years. Formerly known as the InterContinental...
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Mike Yardley: The latest and the greatest in Las Vegas
Saturday, 4 April 2026, 12:19pmOne of life’s great truths is that Las Vegas never rests on its laurels. It is constantly in a state of evolution and reinvention,...
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Mike Yardley: The rise and rise of Fiji Airways
Saturday, 28 March 2026, 2:00pmThere’s no denying that Fiji Airways is on a roll, busy spreading its wings across the world. Fiji’s plucky and ambitious...
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Mike Yardley: A trail of treats in Taupō
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 1:40pmIn a town so richly blessed with inviting trails, the Great Lake Walkway is a 4km-long pathway of elemental pleasure. Wrapped...
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Mike Yardley: Water and wheels in wonderful Taupō
Saturday, 21 March 2026, 12:22pmThe weather could not have been a more idyllic. I was basking in the brilliance of Lake Taupō aboard the glorious replica...
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Mike Yardley: Happening in Hamilton
Saturday, 21 February 2026, 11:46amThere’s an unmistakeable spring in the step on the streets and laneways of Hamilton. Waikato’s powerhouse city boasts a growing...
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Mike Yardley: Outdoorsy treats in Mid-Canterbury
Saturday, 7 February 2026, 12:55pmIf you’re planning a road-trip in the South Island in the coming months, tack on a scenic foray with the Mid-Canterbury heartland....
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Mike Yardley: A stayover in style on Sentosa Island
Saturday, 31 January 2026, 12:14pmFor Kiwis heading to Asia or onwards to Europe, Singapore can feel like the gateway to the world. But rather than just transiting...
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Mike Yardley: Adventures in County Donegal, Ireland
Saturday, 17 January 2026, 1:46pmTucked away on the northwest tip of Ireland, Donegal has long been dubbed the nation’s “forgotten county.” No matter where...
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Mike Yardley: Delving into Derry~Londonderry
Saturday, 13 December 2025, 12:40pmFuelled by popular culture and history’s long shadow, Derry~Londonderry is enjoying its moment in the sun. The Walled City...
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Mike Yardley: Delving into Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands
Saturday, 6 December 2025, 12:54pmIt’s been eleven years since I last filled my heart with Ireland – a shamefully long break in transmission. On my latest...
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Mike Yardley: Summer Holiday Hits across NZ
Saturday, 29 November 2025, 1:16pmThe great New Zealand summer calendar is generously sprinkled with some sure-fire seasonal hits to add a bucketload of fun...
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Mike Yardley: Bites and sights in Paris
Saturday, 22 November 2025, 12:37pmBeckoning as a homeland to incredible food, world-class wine, iconic cultural landmarks, and infused with a bohemian spirit,...
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Mike Yardley: Flying Qatar Airways to Doha
Friday, 21 November 2025, 11:13amAs a long-time plane geek, I am totally in awe of ultra-long-haul routes. Auckland to Doha remains ranked as the third longest...
