Travel benefits for senior couples in New Zealand

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A common preconception is that when people reach a certain age they start losing interest in aspects of their lives they would once have cared deeply about. Such as their romantic relationships. Exactly when this mythical sea change is supposed to kick in (perhaps as middle-age approaches retirement age) is impossible to quantify. But like most stereotypes, this is patently untrue. People who have perhaps come out of the other side of long-term partnerships or marriage often feel renewed, optimistic about their future, ready to embrace their lives to the hilt. Especially their love lives. According to research on Maturetenders, many senior couples claim traveling makes them more satisfied and better at each other’s communication.

 

  1. Travel for healthy relationships

 

There’s an adage that ‘travel broadens the mind.’ This is certainly the case if your companion on your trans-global excursions is someone you met on a senior dating site who shares your interests. While you can enjoy traditional activities together, from dining in restaurants to theater visits, heading off to places out with your normal daily routine is always such a thrill. It’s one thing to see the likes of the Moeraki Boulders on TV (almost spherical rock formations in the shores of the Orago Coast on New Zealand’s South Island) but it’s far more jaw-dropping to see them ‘in situ.’

 

  1. Top places to visit for senior couples in New Zealand

 

Of the many activities couples can enjoy together, travel always rates highly in terms of satisfaction. As well as getting to see interesting parts of the world, savoring unusual cuisine and experiencing new cultures is always rewarding. Depending on your interests – urban settings, history, rural landscapes, or whatever – the photo library you will accumulate means you and your partner can revisit your memorable excursion at any time. Here are six of the most recommended places to add to your New Zealand itinerary.

 

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Bay of Islands

 

Lying on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, the Bay of Islands is a beautiful location, characterized by turquoise waters and verdant landscapes reflecting mirror-like from the sea’s surface. This has been a popular destination for fishing and sailing outings for decades, and if you book yourself onto one of the many cruises around this vicinity you’ll quickly understand why.

 

Rotorua

 

Rotorua is another iconic New Zealand setting popular with tourists. This area is famous for bubbling mud pools, natural hot springs, and geysers that will shoot boiling water towards the skies at regular intervals. You can also learn a lot about the fascinating indigenous Maori culture – tribes first settled here in the 14th-century.

 

Queenstown

 

You might not feel overly inspired to attempt one of Queenstown’s most notable adventure activities, the bungee jump from the Kawarau Bridge. But then again, why not? More intrepid couples can also go for jet boat cruises to explore the unspoiled grandeur of the Shotover River.

 

Mount Cook

 

Mount Cook National Park is another part of New Zealand offering numerous opportunities for dramatic photographs. Surrounded by natural wonders, this park is home to the tallest mountain in the country, and also its longest glacier. With so many scenic highlights, you are bound to come across breathtaking vistas at every corner.

 

Milford Sound

 

Milford Sound contains some of the most breathtaking scenery you are liable to come across on any holiday. You and your partner should book a cruise along this tranquil inlet, where you will be surrounded by touring cliffs, where vast waterfalls cascade into the water. The spectacle is even more memorable at night, but for a more in-depth view, check out the Underwater Observatory.

 

Craters of the Moon

 

By now you will have realized New Zealand is a hotbed of geothermal activity. The walkway through the so-called Craters of the Moon will indeed give the impression that you have departed Earth and are now strolling across a rugged lunar landscape.

 

With many years of visiting interesting destinations between you, it should be easy to create a shortlist of places to visit in the future. Deciding places to be tackled from your bucket list is always an exciting activity, but New Zealand should always feature near the top of the list for ticking off.