Who doesn’t love an extended getaway? Rydges Hotels & Resorts, have announced stay longer and save deals that can save travellers up to 25% off the best available rate on its hotels across Australia and New Zealand. Whether it’s … Continue reading →
Australia’s Qantas Airways, which has been one of the most cautious airlines about flying overseas during the coronavirus pandemic, says it will resume international flights in October of this year. The airline made the commitment when it released its half-year … Continue reading →
PONANT announces new luxury expedition itineraries exploring Australia’s own backyard in 2021. Maritime history, unique wildlife, cultural heritage and geological wonders For Australians eager to explore our own backyard, PONANT has announced the return of two of its modern … Continue reading →
Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering cruise line, has completed the first Australian cruise for 2021 with a highly successful restart voyage circumnavigating the pristine coastal waters of Tasmania. The popular voyage was sold out a year in advance, although several … Continue reading →
Australia plans to continue imposing mandatory quarantine for arriving travellers even after mass vaccinations are rolled out in Australia and elsewhere around the world. It would still apply to vaccinated visitors, probably until a majority of Australians are immunised. There … Continue reading →
Qantas has extended its ‘flexible flying’ service, offering unlimited fight changes, until at least January 2022. It extended the initiative due to the sudden nature of continued border closures and the impact it is having on travel demand. “Customers have … Continue reading →
Leading tourism operators have welcomed guests back to paradise, just in time for the holiday season, following the recent bushfires that devastated the world’s largest sand island. The suite of SeaLink Fraser Island businesses were back up and … Continue reading →
After what has been a very challenging year, it’s more important than ever to take the time to relax, recharge and reset. Start the new year with a short stay in easy reach of your home – a staycation … Continue reading →
Yescapa, the long-established and leading peer-to-peer campervan and motorhome rental platform, headquartered in France, announces the acquisition of its former German competitor, SHAREaCAMPER. On the back of both a record summer season and a growth of 21% in 2020 … Continue reading →
Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering cruise line, has announced that flagship Coral Adventurer will return to operations this January after a ten-month hiatus in her homeport of Cairns. Having successfully completed an 8-voyage season with Coral Discoverer on the Great Barrier Reef with new … Continue reading →
Australia announced it will extend the cruise ship ban for another three months. The ban, which comes under the federal biosecurity laws, was set to expire on 17 December. A further extension is a blow to the industry which generates … Continue reading →
Named after world renowned oceanographer and marine conservationist, Dr. Sylvia Earle, the Sylvia Earle features the cutting-edge Ulstein X-BOW®, a core design element that’s essential to the speed, agility and impressive fuel efficiency of the ships in the Aurora Expeditions fleet. CEO Monique Ponfoort says: “Exploring the natural … Continue reading →
Ride & Seek Unveils NEW Cycling Tour Across Australia Ride & Seek is thrilled to unveil a NEW cycling adventure from Sydney to Melbourne, following the footsteps of Polish explorer Sir Paul Edmund de Strzelecki, noted for his … Continue reading →
Bad news for jet-setting anti-vaxxers. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says a Covid vaccination will be a ‘non-negotiable’ condition for all passengers heading overseas on Qantas flights. Qantas CEO has already said the airline won’t commence international flights until the Qantas … Continue reading →
Going walkabout is the Aboriginal version of mindfulness: you leave your everyday worries and responsibilities behind in order to reconnect with country and culture, returning to the basics and becoming centred as you travel lightly through Australia’s diverse … Continue reading →
With domestic border restrictions easing further, Qantas will reopen most of its airport lounges in December. From 2 December, the airline will reopen 35 lounges as it expects to operate 50% of normal domestic capacity by the Christmas holidays. Lounges … Continue reading →
Going walkabout is the Aboriginal version of mindfulness: you leave your everyday worries and responsibilities behind in order to reconnect with country and culture, returning to the basics and becoming centred as you travel lightly through Australia’s diverse landscapes. … Continue reading →
Carnival Australia has extended cruise cancellations of Carnival and P&O sailings. Previously paused through 29 October, cruises are now cancelled until at least 2 December 2020. It affects sailings on Carnival Spirit and Carnival Splendor. The extended pause is a … Continue reading →
Further to the announcement from Chief Minister, Michael Gunner that he will open the Northern Territory borders on July 17, and the re-introduction of Jetstar flights direct from Sydney and Melbourne, Australia’s largest integrated resort, Ayers Rock Resort (ARR) will … Continue reading →
It’s time for locals to discover what the rest of the world loves about Australia’s leading tourist destination – New South Wales. KEY POINTS: Prior to the outbreak of corona virus, each year more than 4.4 million international visitors … Continue reading →
