Tweet Australians love Japanese food – so much so that it stands as one of the top motivators to visit Japan. With summer at its peak here down under, be inspired and start compiling a list of the foods … Continue reading →
TweetAir New Zealand is trialling a ‘vaccine passport’ on some flights to Australia. It is joining other airlines including Singapore Airlines and Emirates in using the IATA Travel Pass. It will pilot the health app on flights from Auckland to … Continue reading →
Tweet QT Wellington’s award-winning Hippopotamus Restaurant and Cocktail Bar will reopen its doors on 11th February. A recipient of Two Hats by Cuisine Magazine, the flamboyant French-inspired restaurant is making a triumphant return to the dining scene. Under the direction of … Continue reading →
Tweet New Cook Islands airline startup Pasifika Air plans to launch in June. It is focusing on direct flights from New Zealand and the start date is dependent on a NZ-Cook Island travel bubble taking off. Airline founder Mike Pero … Continue reading →
TweetPHOTO: Seabourn Encore. (photo via Seabourn) Seabourn, the luxury ocean travel line, announced it will open many of its summer and fall 2022 voyages for purchase on Friday, February 5. The cruises feature itineraries in northern Europe, New England and … Continue reading →
Tweet New Zealand hotel operators have joined forces to form a new nationwide trade group. Hotel Council Aotearoa has been established which aims to provide a united voice in dealing with industry issues, notably the current downturn cause by the … Continue reading →
Tweet The French government abruptly closed borders of many of its overseas territories across the Caribbean and the South Pacific. In a bid to cut off the spread of Covid, France announced several islands will close down to all but … Continue reading →
Tweet Australia has extended suspension of the travel bubble with New Zealand after more cases of a more contagious strain of Covid-19 were identified. Australia suspended flights for another 72 hours. There are now three cases of the South African … Continue reading →
TweetPonant has been granted approval to resume cruise operations in New Zealand in 2021. The cruise line says it has been in talks with New Zealand’s Ministry of Health for months and will be permitted to restart cruises on Le … Continue reading →
Tweet The Cook Islands remains closed to tourists, but in the meantime officials and tourism operators are taking measures to ensure a safe and secure reopening of the borders. Part of their strategy is a simple technology that allows … 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 →
Tweet2 \\ November 13th marks Robert Louis Stevenson’s 170th Birthday. Many recognise the writer for his famous novels The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr.Hyde and Treasure Island. Yet if you ask a Samoan about Stevenson, they will know … Continue reading →
Tweet As travel corridors open and the British weather gets wetter, colder and darker, there’s no better time for travellers to set sights on winter sun. Holidaymakers eager for a dose of vitamin D need look no further as … Continue reading →
Tweet Naumi Hotels is pleased to announce the opening of three new boutique hotels in New Zealand. The Central by Naumi Hotels and The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi, both in Queenstown, and Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington, now join … Continue reading →
Tweet Expanding beyond Costa Rica adding two new hotels to its collection Nayara Resorts, known for its three properties in Costa Rica often ranked amongst the top hotels in the world, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with … Continue reading →
Tweet Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is set to launch the TRYP by Wyndham brand in New Zealand. It unveiled new hotels slated for Queenstown and Wellington. Under development with Wyndham’s long-time NZ partner Safari Group, construction of the 76-room TRYP … Continue reading →
TweetNew Zealand is making the wearing of masks mandatory on domestic flights starting this week. It comes into effect on 19 November. It is also making it mandatory for all passengers aged 12 and over on Auckland’s public transport system. … Continue reading →
Tweet A New Zealand-Cook Islands travel bubble could finally begin within a few weeks. NZ Government officials will go to the Pacific nation at the weekend to check on arrangements, and once the countries agree on protocols, it could start … Continue reading →
Tweet Tasmania will start welcoming foreign travellers early next year. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said from January 2021, Hobart Airport will be permitted to welcome up to three flights a week from New Zealand and up to two flights a … Continue reading →
Tweet Princess Cruises has cancelled all cruises from Australia and New Zealand until the end of May 2021. Guests will receive a refundable Future Cruise Credit equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC … Continue reading →
