As the NRL announces its latest expansion into Papua New Guinea, airlines are tipped to jump at the opportunity to be the leading carrier for NRL fans. Qantas and Fiji Airways are the two carriers likely interested in enhancing their connectivity to PNG and cater to the sports fans, teams, and officials travelling across the […]

So many cruise options, so little time. Either we ask to extend out holidays to 8 weeks or take early retirement.

Better start planning now if you want to get there via a four-hour flight, three-hour bus trip, and 18-hour boat trip.

Woohoo! What a Kris Kringle present. We wonder what else is under the tree.

Etihad Airways has been crowned Design Airline of the Year 2024 and Design Airline of the Year Middle East for the second year in a row, in the annual DesignAir Awards. UAE’s national carrier is renowned for its signature design, from the aircraft’s striking tail fin featuring the ‘facets of Abu Dhabi’ to the small […]

The Smith Hotel Darwin will be transformed into the Courtyard by Marriott Darwin, marking Marriott’s first foray into Australia’s Northern Territory and use of third-party operator Trilogy Hotel. The announcement follows the establishment of a multi-property partnership with local enterprise DCOH in October 2024. DCOH, a family-run business and one of the Northern Territory’s largest […]

World's oldest continuous culture using s high-tech light installation, what's not to love.

An Annual Pass on a Virgin Voyage? Our ears and liver hurt just thinking about that one.

The CLIA clique gets larger at Hong Kong's fancy cruise terminal, once a clapped-out airport when we lived there!

These flights are sure to be a piece of aviation history

Just 3.5 hours from Sydney, Vanuatu is one of those destination duplications we should be thinking about.

A little bit of country comfort is fine, but we like our modern conveniences, and a little style as well.

Ingenia Holiday Parks has started plans to make it easier for electric vehicle drivers to explore Australia’s east coast with their expanded EV charging network. By the end of 2024, Ingenia Holiday Parks will have installed 44 new EV charging ports across 11 of its parks, enabling seamless travel from Brisbane in Queensland to Eden […]

Outback holiday retreat, Warrawong on the Darling, has new owners marking a new era for the cabin, van and camping park near Wilcannia, and released savings for summer stays and a free roast dinner on Christmas Day. Nestled by a pristine billabong on the Darling River and surrounded by sand dunes, far horizons, rugged open […]

Visit Sunshine Coast’s trade and international manager, Emily Zinowki, treated Auckland trade partners to a hosted lunch alongside Jetstar New Zealand. The lunch was in celebration of the imminent launch of the new JQ Auckland to Maroochydore direct service on 13 December. The year-round direct flights between Auckland and the Sunshine Coast are a first […]

Celebrity Cruises has opened bookings for its exciting new 2026/27 sailings, including the Grand Voyage, a 110-night journey, and the longest without repeating ports for Celebrity. Aussies will be able to book fan favourite Celebrity Solstice as she returns to Australia in the 2026/27 season as part of Celebrity Cruises’ Grand Voyage. When they aren’t taking […]

What's that? An Aussie airline in legal trouble again... You guessed it.

Top of the tree at an inaugural awards event? Great work again from the ICC Sydney team.

Boutique river cruise operator, Heritage Line, has launched an early bird discount with up to US$200 (around AU$313) off on bookings for 2025. The offer is available until 31 December, making it ideal for those planning to gift a trip to someone for the holidays or for those ready to plan their 2025 vacations. The […]

A freak event claimed the lives of two tourists at the popular Ubud Monkey Forest in Bali on Tuesday afternoon local time when a large tree branch collapsed. A 32-year-old French woman and a 42-year-old Korean woman were fatally injured. At around 12:30 pm a sudden storm with strong winds and heavy rain arrived with […]

This edgy new landmark in Brisbane skyline caps off a big year for the not-so-Minor Hotels group.

Are you a fan of long flights? We don't want any answers from those who turn left...

With these kind of figures, Swift is a welcome guest!

From surfing to hiking and the odd cocktail (we're sure), Hawaii is a bucket list famil destination for many!

One billion people travelled the world so far this year! Expect the pointy end of 2024 to get hectic.

Winners of a Dorchester Collection and Cathay Pacific travel advisor promotion enjoyed a luxury fam in Roma and Milan where they were wined and dined before enjoying a stopover in Hong Kong. The winners, Hema Desai (Spencer Travel), Ani Aladjadjian (ATPI), Mimi Romijn (Wentworth Travel), Emma Neely-Bartlett (Travel Beyond Group), Nicole Reber (Mosman Travel), Steve […]

Our tip for ensuring smooth travel is simple, go solo!

If you are a travel agent, now is the time to pitch your services!

Mackay is hot right now and expected to get hotter with more Virgin flights to Brisbane.

The end-of-year appointments keep rolling in!

They assure us this is NOT a competition, but we expect the site to crash around 9:58am AEST (NOT AEDT) next Wednesday.

It doesn't really come as a surprise, but some of the numbers sure are alarming.

With the airport now shut, Aussies are being warned to stay clear of Syria given the volatile situation.

Missed that flight - again! Then here's a place to rest your head, just make sure to set your alarm for AM.

I mean...it definitely beats using a bucket and sponge outside the front of the house.

After travelling with Back-Roads ourselves, we can confirm the merits of the road less travelled.