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For Aussies on holiday, meaningful encounters and adventures take precedence over retail spending. Australian tourists lead the world in spending on international experiences and nightlife, allocating nearly one-fifth of their holiday budget to the meaningful activities, according to a report on global travel trends by the Mastercard Economics Institute. The worldwide average sits closer to […]
From Western Australia’s Turquoise Bay to the iceberg covered Diamond Beach in Iceland, these costal stretches rank as the most impressive on the planet. The annual World’s 50 Best Beach list for 2024 has been released, with over 1,000 travel journalists, influencers and professionals ranking bays, coves, inlets and beaches across the likes of […]
As part of its official tie-in with the Melbourne musical, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins has transformed its bar with killer cocktails themed around the play’s main characters. Blockbuster Broadway musical Chicago is back on stage in Melbourne starring Zoe Ventoura as Velma Kelly and Lucy Maunder as Roxie Hart – the fame hungry murderesses at […]
MSC Cruises’ new flagship cruise liner, MSC World America, is set to redefine the cruising experience, debuting in 2025 with seven innovative ‘districts’. MSC Cruises has announced the debut of its new 22-deck megaship, MSC World America, promising a groundbreaking cruise experience. Scheduled to embark on its inaugural sailing in April 2025 from Miami, USA, […]
The merging of Air Asia and Air Asia X is being touted as the “the beginning of a new era” for low-cost air travel, at a time when consumers need it most. At a lively press conference in Kuala Lumpur last week, including a couple of dance numbers by Air Asia staff, CEO of Capital […]
The club is expected to blend the allure of The Bahamas with distinctive Royal Caribbean experience, service and design. Royal Caribbean cruise line and The Bahamas have joined forces to introduce a 17-acre private beach club in the nation’s capital, granting Royal Caribbean passengers’ access to three pools, swim-up bars, private cabanas and restaurants on […]
The debut of these game-changing hotels has redefined luxury, innovation and the very essence of the travel experience. A family-run chateau in Paris, an all-inclusive wellness property in the Dominican Republic and a newly renovated Hong Kong staple are among the world’s 100 best new and reopened hotels, according to the latest annual guide by […]
A new dawn in luxury Amazonian exploration begins with Abercrombie & Kent’s Peruvian riverboat. A newly unveiled luxury riverboat by Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group promises to ferry guests into the heart of Peru‘s secluded marvels, with the vessel marking the company’s debut in South America’s river cruising realm. The riverboat features ten double cabins […]
Travellers from around the world have acknowledged Melbourne Airport’s excellence in the largest, annual global airport customer satisfaction survey. Melbourne Airport has been named the best airport in Australia and the Pacific for the second year running at the Skytrax 2024 World Airport Awards. For the fourth time in five years, the Victorian hub has […]
3D body scans, oxygen therapy and a dedicated onsite nutritionist await those checking into the latest hotel by Kerzner Group, the company behind the iconic Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai and One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives. The latest development by hotelier Kerzner Group has blurred the lines of wellness and luxury hospitality, with the […]
Australia’s Capella Sydney and Southern Ocean Lodge have impressed AFAR’s travel experts, recognised in the 31 Best New Hotels of 2024 list. Two Australian stays have been named in the ‘Best New Hotels of 2024’ by AFAR. 31 properties were listed in this year’s selection, as chosen by a panel of AFAR travel editors, writers and […]
The maritime tradition of christening a boat is set to receive a star-studded update, with award-winning actress and performer, Hannah Waddingham serving as the official Godmother of Princess Cruises’ newest ‘Love Boat’, Sun Princess. Best known for her Emmy-winning turn as Rebecca Walton in Ted Lasso, Hannah Waddingham joins a long list of esteemed Godmothers, […]
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