Pets in the City
Pack your bags. We'll handle the paws.
Your holiday is sorted - and now your pet is too!
House of Travel has partnered with Pets In the City, a premium doggy daycare and luxury pet hotel, so while you're away, they'll be living their best holiday life as well. Safe, social and tail-wagging fun!
As a valued House of Travel customer, enjoy an exclusive one-time offer of 10% off* your dog's hotel stay. Simply, book with Pets In The City, use your promo code, and head off knowing everything is taken care of.
*T&Cs apply.
Visit petsinthecity.co.nz for more information.
YOUR ONE TIME PROMO CODE

PETS IN THE CITY LOCATIONS
Mt Wellington
(09) 259 4666
mtwellington@petsinthecity.co.nz
Parnell (Central Bark)
(09) 302 2002
centralbark@petsinthecity.co.nz
Silverdale
(09) 869 6956
silverdale@petsinthecity.co.nz
Wairau Park
(09) 558 5100
Westgate
(09) 869 3835
*Woofer Terms & Conditions
You are receiving this offer because you have a confirmed booking with House of Travel. Exclusive offer can only be redeemed once on a single booking.
10% Discount offer valid for Pet Hotel bookings made before 31 December 2026. Mention this code at time of booking with your local Pets in the City.
All normal Pets in the City terms and conditions apply – visit petsinthecity.co.nz for all information.
Our travel specialists
Brent Haines
House of Travel Palmerston North: Broadway
Are you looking for a life changing experience?
Looking to spend some time with your loved ones?
Want to see or do something amazing that you will never forget?
Whatever your travel dreams are and I am the man with experience to help you discover these.
Brent
Alicia Sutton
House of Travel Hamilton City
Alicia
Sarah Jeffries
House of Travel Morrinsville
Jared Wilson
House of Travel Christchurch City
No. of
countries visited: 40+
Favourite
place to visit: Anywhere in South America
Next
place on the list to visit: Kenya
Quote: “Never pass
up a bathroom”
About
me: With over 2 years of solo travel across 40+ countries,
I am passionate about immersing myself in new cultures and uncovering the
unique experiences each destination has to offer. Fluent in Spanish, Latin
America is my particular area of experience and expertise. Whether you're after
an exciting adventure or a peaceful getaway, I’m committed to designing a
memorable and seamless trip tailored specifically to you.
Why I love travel: It allows
me to escape the sometimes repetitive nature of daily life. I enjoy experiencing
new places or returning to ones that I love. I like making connections with
people from places around the world and having experiences that can’t be
replicated.
My travel tips:
- Meet the locals – Almost all of my favourite and most cherished travel experiences have involved meeting and making friends with the local people. It is a sure-fire way to have a more unique and intimate holiday experience.
- When in Rome – A cliché but one to that will enrich your travel, observe how the locals live and learn from it. Try the local brew or dish, join in on the fun. Also respect local customs and traditions, this will allow a richer and safer experience.
- Expect the unexpected- Be ready
for unforeseen circumstances that will inevitably occur at some point during a
trip. If you are expectant and prepared for troublesome scenarios you can save
yourself a lot of grief. After all, you want to make your break from reality as
stress free as possible.
My top 3 favourite destinations:
- Colombia- An up and
coming travel destination, a country cursed with the reputation earned from its
past. It is extremely geographically diverse and amazing bang for your buck. I
still haven’t found a country with warmer and friendlier people.
- Spain- A country full of amazing destinations to discover, with a rich history and a world class gastronomical scene. The fun loving people, the nightlife and the picturesque towns with uniquely their Spanish architecture are a must experience.
- Mexico- Mexico is
a country which is truly fascinating, an amazing place to get to know. It’s a
big country with lots to explore - like the US it is made up of states (32),
the more you see the more you’ll want to see. It is full of the most beautiful
places you’ve never heard of. The locals are extremely friendly and of course
the cuisine one of the best and most famous on the globe.
What’s in my suitcase:
- Spare phone, cables and a travel adaptor- Fact is electronics are a very important travel tool and to be prepared is important so you don’t have to go in the dark.
- A Journal- A
great way to record all the little details and memorable moments. When moving
fast and or experiencing a lot we naturally forget things. Writing it down will
help to recall in future and also to have what you’ve written forever is
something special.
- Travel cubes- Will help
you to keep your suitcase nice and organised for easy packing and ultimately
will save you time making things easier to find.
My most memorable travel stories:
- Walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain together with part of the Camino
Portugues from Lisbon to Porto – totalling 1200kms. My hiking shoes broke so I
did the last 1000kms in Sandals.
- Doing a 32 day Top Deck bus tour around Europe. Easily one of the best months of my life full of laughs and all round good times. I made some strong friendships and saw a lot in such a short space of time.
Jared