Keeping Up Appearances

New York Times heads to NZ to find out if the hype is for real and are pleasantly surprised. “Always seen as ‘clean and green,’ NZ is enjoying a special premium at the moment as Americans perceive it as a foreign destination largely safe from terrorism […] Queenstown is the Aspen of 30 years ago […] New Zealanders’ wanderlust, access to the internet, and sincere interest in good food has produced a fusion of Asian and local ingredients and styles […] even a scenery snob like me found the vistas extraordinary…”