Tweet 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 … Continue reading →
Tweet 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 … Continue reading →
Tweet 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. … Continue reading →
Tweet 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 … Continue reading →
Tweet The start of 2021 might not have been as positive as we all expected. However, the Australian state of Victoria keeps working non-stop behind the scenes to be able to welcome British visitors as soon as the world … Continue reading →
Tweet 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 … Continue reading →
Tweet 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 … Continue reading →
Tweet 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 … Continue reading →
Tweet Located just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the coastal experiences in Geelong and The Bellarine are simply stunning. Geelong has a north-facing bay, rare in the southern hemisphere and the Bellarine has beaches perfect for water-based adventures from … Continue reading →
TweetAustralia 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 →
TweetNew Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern confirmed the two-way trans-Tasman bubble will likely start in the first quarter of 2021. It hasn’t disclosed an exact date but the NZ cabinet has agreed to it – providing there are no more outbreaks … Continue reading →
Tweet New Antarctica itineraries launched with early bird discount as Intrepid sees huge uplift in demand for ultimate adventure New low deposits and flexible booking policy for extra peace of mind Innovative new itineraries to lesser-visited sites Up to … Continue reading →
Tweet 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 … Continue reading →
Tweet Long-time holdout state Western Australia will open its border to Victoria and New South Wales travellers next week, as airlines ramp up flights to WA. Travel without quarantine to WA takes effect from 8 December. The announcement has seen … Continue reading →
Tweet Thailand based Minor Hotel Group is introducing the NH Collection brand to Australia. It announced a deal for a new build hotel in Sydney’s CBD which is slated to open in 2023. NH Collection Sydney will have 254 hotel … Continue reading →
Tweet 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 →
Tweet 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 … Continue reading →
Tweet 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 … Continue reading →
TweetWith 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 →
Tweet 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 →
