The cruise of the Ports of Auckland have reported to have the busiest months after acclaiming the recognition of ‘Cruise Terminal Operator of the Year’ at the Global Post Forum Awards e…
Wet and wild
Far North Queensland is a region of superlatives, home to the world’s largest reef, the oldest rainforest and some great food and drink, writes Alex Newlove It’s probably the only time …
Forget the clichés – Surfers Paradise is full of surprises.
It’s 3am and the desire for fresh air over aircon propels me from my bed to the sliding doors of my oceanfront suite. A full moon bathes Surfers Paradise beach in low blue light and as I open…
He Tangata: A chat with the director and tour leader for Tours Direct Mandy Page
Each week, Elisabeth Easther gets the story of people in the Kiwi tourism industry. This week, she speaks to the director and tour leader for Tours Direct Mandy Page.My father was in the military, …
Virgin Australia returns to Melbourne-Los Angeles route
rginVirgin Australia Airlines Group Executive, John Thomas, said: “We are delighted to commence services between Melbourne and Los Angeles today, bringing the Virgin Australia flair and sophi…
Staying at the Duke of Marlborough Hotel, Russell
Getting there: Heading up to a wedding, held at The Duke, I tackled the three-and-a-half-hour drive from Auckland in good time, the drive-on ferry from Opua to Okiato was easy, making the 8km meand…
Staying at The Louise in South Australia’s Barossa region
Stephanie Holmes checks in to The Louise in South Australia’s Barossa region.Getting there: The Barossa Valley is about an hour’s drive from Adelaide. Our group of four arrived late in …
Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands opens in Australia
Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands, part of Marriott International, has opened to guests, bringing stylish design and modern comfort at an affordable price to Australia’s most cultur…
More Chinese Tourists to Hawaii Are Having Their Visas Rejected
A man sits in a chair at a beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. Chinese travelers attempting to attend a conference in the city had their visas denied in record numbers this year. Marina Riker / Associated P…
He Tangata: A chat with the NZ manager of World Expeditions Natalie Tambolash
Each week, Elisabeth Easther gets the story of people in the Kiwi tourism industry. This week, she speaks to the New Zealand manager of World Expeditions.I grew up in Melbourne, was born and bred i…