Air New Zealand will resume long haul international travel later this year. It will restart flights to the US out of Auckland according to its new schedules starting on 31 October. It will fly to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu … Continue reading →
2 Pioneering New Zealand-based expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions is proud to announce it will be operating the world-renowned Polar exploration vessel formerly known as MS Hanseatic and Society Adventurer from May 2022. Rechristened Heritage Adventurer, Heritage Expeditions Directors Aaron and Nathan Russ said … Continue reading →
Heritage Expeditions is giving intrepid travellers the opportunity to experience a primeval world exploring the remote, pristine wilderness and wildlife of Stewart Island on its new 8-day voyage Unseen Stewart Island aboard 18-guest expedition yacht Heritage Explorer starting June. … Continue reading →
THE HOTEL BRITOMART LEAPS ONTO GLOBAL HOT LIST Conde Nast Traveler’s 2021 Hot List ranks hotel among the world’s best The Hotel Britomart has been named one of the best new hotels in the world, landing a place on … Continue reading →
Dreamliner, Air Tahiti Nui Air Tahiti Nui announced that it has resumed service from Los Angeles International Airport to Papeete, French Polynesia, following its reopening to travelers. TRENDIN Flight TN 111 departs Los Angeles on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday evenings at … Continue reading →
The long wished for travel bubble linking New Zealand and the Cook Islands will finally take off on 17 May. To support the quarantine-free travel, New Zealand will fund the rollout of vaccinations for about 15,000 adult Cook Islanders starting … Continue reading →
Accor has more than 30 properties in New Zealand and rates starting from as low as NZD$81* per night with flexible cancellations and enhanced ALLSAFE hygiene and cleanliness standards. Plus, the longer guests stay, the more they’ll save. … Continue reading →
14 April 2021 Heritage Expeditions returns to where its legacy began with the release of four new voyages bound for the remote coves, inlets and into the heart of Fiordland aboard 18-guest expedition yacht Heritage Explorer from July. Commercial Director and Expedition … Continue reading →
Step through the CULTURE GATE to JAPAN to explore the country’s regional diversity through contemporary art. This new exhibition can be explored online and at seven airports and a cruise terminal in Japan. As global travel remains restricted, the … Continue reading →
United Airlines is boosting flights schedules to Guam to support the US territory’s goal to reopen to tourism next month. United will offer daily service to and from Honolulu and Tokyo Narita, as well as three weekly flight to Manila, … Continue reading →
Tens of thousands of fans descended on the America’s Cup Race Village on Auckland’s waterfront on Wednesday, 17 March 2020 to see Emirates Team New Zealand claim victory in race 10, winning the Match by a final margin of 7-3 against a spirited Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team. They were joined by … Continue reading →
From Dubai to Denver, Marriott International’s Most Global Brand Pulls Back the Curtain with First Look At New Design With travelers dreaming of new discoveries in 2021, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is ready to welcome them as it unveils the initial hotels … Continue reading →
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 you … Continue reading →
Air 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 →
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 Hippopotamus’ … Continue reading →
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 gave … Continue reading →
PHOTO: 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 →
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 pandemic. … Continue reading →
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 essential … Continue reading →
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 variant … Continue reading →
