Nelson , General info:
10/10

Nelson is located at the top northwest corner of New Zealand's south island. It is New Zealand's second oldest city and has been settled as early as 1841. Its location makes for discoveries into the three nearby national parks (Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes) as well as Nelson's lively arts and crafts scene, leading along the Golden Bay region.

Nelson , Different stuff:
10/10

Creative workshops are offered as a way to interact with local culture and see artists at work. They focus on typical New Zealand activities, such as wood crafting, bone carving or harakeke (flax) weaving. Moreover, interactive workshops allow you to meet wine makers, olive oil, coffee & cheese producers. Or you can venture out on a fun educational trip to the native forests bordering Kahurangi National park.

Nelson , Don't miss:
10/10

Spend a day with a local artist and experience what makes up the culture of this region.

Nelson , Food:
10/10

Great seafood cookery and mussels.

Woodstock , General info:
10/10

A unique village in New England largely dominated by the Rockefeller family fortune. It is full of historic buildings, small independent businesses and restaurants. It is the only village in the US that you can walk from the village centre straight into a National Park.

Woodstock , Cheap stuff:
10/10

The village is not known for offering anything cheap!

Woodstock , Different stuff:
10/10

Marsh Billings Rockefeller mansion

Woodstock , Food:
10/10

Pane e Salute - 2007 Vermont Hospitality Council restaurant of the year.

Woodstock , Hotels:
10/10

Woodstocker Organic Boutique Inn -

2006 Award - Vermont Hospitality Council - Innkeepers of the year

2006 Award - Vermont Governor's award - Green hotel in Green Mountain State

2007 Award - Top 10 B & B in all US - B&B.com

2007 Award - Guest Favourite BnBFinder.com

Trip Advisor - #1 in Village #2 in entire State

Woodstock , Safety:
10/10

Very safe

Virtually no crime as the population has 11 police for 3000 people.