Around the world in 30 days

This is the trip we have always dreamed of, but New Zealand is a very, very long way away! I was supposed to go to Singapore on a work trip a few years ago but the BA plane had other ideas and refused to co-operate. Hopefully that won’t happen this time and I will be able to fulfil my Crazy Rich Asians fantasies, including a Singapore Sling or three obviously. We will be spending 3 days in Singapore, then 3 weeks in New Zealand and a Chile vineyard on the way home. 

The cunning plan for this trip was developed whenever the English weather prevented Sunday cycling and resulted from questioning anyone I know who has been to New Zealand - favourite place and least worth the trip place. I also wanted to have enough time in each place to find a bike and/or a hike.

This was the resulting plan with huge thanks to everyone who made suggestions:

It’s Friday afternoon, my out of office is on and we are in Heathrow airport feeling very excited and slightly nervous. In preparation for a 13 hour overnight flight...