Wairarapa residents are looking to warmer climates for their winter holiday this year with Rarotonga and Fiji overtaking Hawaii as the most popular destination choice.
Regardless of all the press Hawaii has received after John Key's son Max posted a video of their Hawaiian family holiday to social media last month, Wairarapa travel agents insist that Hawaii was "last year's destination" and that this year's popular winter escapes are a little closer to home.
Lisa Falk, of World Travellers Masterton, said Rarotonga and Fiji were popular for Wairarapa residents this winter because of ease of travel and cost.
"With Fiji, they have a direct service from Wellington, so it does tend to be easier for families to travel there.
"I'll be going with my family in September, and there will definitely be no hassles like having to go to Auckland or having endless transfers.