“DRIVING home for Christmas, top to toe in tailbacks, red lights all around” – the words of Chris Rea will be a familiar sight for millions who are traveling through this festive …
Travel agents shouldn’t fear millennial travelers
TRAVEL agents run the risk of losing precious customers from the millennial generation if they don’t keep up with the demands of the modern traveler. With advancements in technology taking ov…
5 paradise destinations even more stunning than Bali
AS BALI’S Mount Agung carries on spitting out smoke and ash, travelers are looking for an alternative paradise to catch a little bit of winter sunshine without the risk of being affected by t…
Indonesia’s biggest cycling event is making a comeback in 2018
THE tour of Indonesia cycling event is pedaling back into the spotlight after a seven-year hiatus.However, from January 25, tourists, residents and cycling enthusiasts can expect to see 17 teams sp…
Bali’s Governor insists the island is safe
BALI is facing one of its quietest Christmases in the last decade as Mount Agung proceeds to blow smoke into the sky. But the island’s Governor is insisting all the fear surrounding the volca…
Uber is not giving up on Singapore
DESPITE crashing and burning in China and Russia, Uber is pushing into south-east Asia in a joint venture with Singaporean taxi firm ComfortDelGro. A joint statement put out by the two companies st…
New flights from Beijing-Brisbane will see visitor numbers soar
A NEW direct route from Beijing-Brisbane will bring a surge of Chinese tourists to the country, with 170,000 expected to visit over the next four years. The new flight path is a result of the colle…
Spectacular lotus bloom turns this Thai lake into a sea of pink
EVERY winter this freshwater lake in north-eastern Thailand turns into a sea of pink with blooming lotus flowers. But this striking display of mother nature’s beauty remains largely undiscove…
Welcome to the Water Jungle at Holiday Inn’s new Thai resort
HOLIDAY Inn has opened its first waterpark in Asia on Thailand’s idyllic Gulf Coast. The hotel has 300 rooms, but the real magic is in the grounds, where you can enjoy a flume-filled splash-a…
Laguna Phuket: Celebrating 30 years of sustainable tourism
SUSTAINABLE tourism might be seeing a rise in popularity – but Laguna Phuket has been focusing on sustainable tourism since way before it was considered trendy. The luxury Thai resort brand h…