Safe Haven

US travel expert Laura McKenzie includes NZ in her list of the world’s five safest travel destinations. NZ is ranked second only to Monaco in a list which includes Malta, Switzerland and Singapore. “[NZ] is an adventurer’s paradise,” says McKenzie. “While you can risk your life on the bungee jumps and speed boats, you don’t have to concern yourself with personal safety on its hiking trails or city streets. Even if you do suffer from an extreme sport incident, rest assured that you’ll receive excellent medical assistance throughout New Zealand.”