Luxury travel advisors booking their jetsetters for Auckland should take note of a brand new regatta set to take place early next year. The regatta is christened the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series and a Louis Vuitton trophy is being specially created for the event. The regatta will be held January through February during the height of the southern hemisphere summer, when New Zealand enjoys its best weather and Auckland Harbour is at its most vibrant. Six teams are expected to compete, with confirmed syndicates including Emirates Team New Zealand and BMW Oracle.

Races will be sailed in Emirates Team New Zealand yachts. Note: The Louis Vuitton Pacific Series is not associated with the America’s Cup. Visit www.newzealand.com.