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How can you be sure vacation rentals are not a scam?

Posted by Ralph058, 13 Jan 2011

The only vacation rentals in NZ appear to be on http://www.holidayhouses.co.nz The site has a disclaimer that they're responsible for nothing. Is there a way to check and see if the person is legitimate? ... more

Posted by ValGee, 13 Jan 2011

Check them out on T/A. The reviews on there will give you an indication of a few of the vacation rentals available. If several guests have stayed there and postedreviews then the property exists. What areas are you c onsidering? ... more

Posted by itsWindy, 13 Jan 2011

There are loads of vacation rentals--take a look at Bookabach, for example, or airbnb.com. TA has gotten into the business fairly recently. You are relying on reviews to avoid fraud, as you are elsewhere in the world. It's safest to use agencies, which can act as intermediaries ... more

Christchurch Hotel

Posted by zhuhai2007, 14 Jan 2012

... a mistake with Ashleigh - it is actually on a side street in Riccarton, very close to the lovely Mona Vale Gardens, so will be quieter than the other two. Motels in NZ are actually very good value for money, because they are more like an apartment than a hotel room ... more

Should we skip Christchurch?

Posted by jessiev25, 18 Sep 2011

... a few weeks ago, which is right next to the botanic gardens. Art Gallery despite being a moden building and withstood the quakes, isn't yet open due to it being used by City Council staff as temporary offices and an apartment building next to it needing to be demolished ... more

What will the situation like in Christchurch at end of April

Posted by SingaporeAnnie, 4 Mar 2011

... I cancel the 2 nights apartment in Christchurch and start our way to Hokitika? We are 3 adults and 2 young children, planning to take a campervan from Christchurch. We have 25 days in NZ South Island. Hope everything will be fine by then. Looking forward to the holiday, hope ... more

Posted by kiwilad37, 5 Mar 2011

... reservation at a motels or apartment you should reconfirm NOW just to make certain. The chances of getting anything on 'a walk-in' basis is likely remote. Again, repeating the general information from my post on the thread 'New Zealand Is Open', accommodation within a 2-hour drive radius of ... more

Posted by kiwilad37, 7 Mar 2011

... all the CBD hotels and apartments in Christchurch 'out-of-action' (a loss of some 1800 beds)for the foreseeable future, there is heavy pressure on available motel and B&B accommodation. You will need to pre-book accommodation if you intend or need to spend a night in Christchurch ... more

Camper Van Swap - for Malaysian apartment?

Posted by HelenGDorset, 15 Apr 2011

... swop a campervan (3 berths) over Christmas/NY in return for same period (about two weeks) in our lovely KL apartment? Like our home for yours - except we get your campervan? Or any ideas of were to post this offer online to see if any interest out there? Ideas welcomed ... more

Has anyone stayed at the Highview Apartment is Lake Tekapo?

Posted by MJH27, 11 Mar 2011

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has stayed here and if so what did you think of it? We are planning to stay in Lake Tekapo for a few nights in June and really like the look of Highview Apartment on their website but having trouble finding any reviews. Thanks! ... more

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