The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has told British nationals in China to leave if they are able to do so.The decision comes as the country continues to battle an outbreak of a new coronavirus.I…
British Airways cancels all mainland China flights
British Airways has suspended all direct flights to and from mainland China because of a coronavirus outbreak.The decision comes as the Foreign & Commonwealth Office has begun to advise “…
How to do the Great Beach Drive road trip in 5 days
With its endless stretches of coastline, World Heritage listed landscapes and quirky, colourful towns, Queensland is tailor-made for roadies. And they don’t come much better than the Great Be…
Napier to be part of record-seeking cruise’s schedule
Napier is set to play its part in a unique cruise ship visit which could end up staking a place in the Guinness Book of Records.The Viking Cruises luxury liner Viking Sun has arrived in New Zealand…
Travel deals of the week: Tuesday, January 28, 2019
Deal of the week: All at seaIf a day spent tobogganing down sand dunes, taking a dip in the ocean-fed Champagne Pools and handfeeding wild dolphins sounds like your kind of holiday, book a four-nig…
Wex confirms US$1.7bn acquisition of eNett and Optal
Wex has entered into an agreement to purchase eNett, a provider of business-to-business payments solutions to the travel industry.In a separate deal, the financial technology service provider signe…
How to retire on a cruise ship – the ups and downs of life at sea
Ralph Bias loves cruise ships – has since he was a child and watched the disaster movie “The Poseidon Adventure.”The South Florida resident sells cruises, takes six to eight a yea…
Caribbean Travel Marketplace to welcome United States-based buyers
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association has introduced a pilot program to include a group of leading travel agents from across the United States to Caribbean Travel Marketplace in the Bahamas…
Great Barrier Reef: Scientists discover coral species treasure trove
At a time when Australia’s tourism industry is in desperate need of good news, scientists across the Tasman have made a remarkable underwater discovery.The jewel in Queensland’s crown h…
Wildfires: number of travelers heading to Australia decreased dramatically
The number of travelers booking stays in Australia has plummeted since the fires started in September.The raging wildfires in Australia will cause the country to lose billions of dollars in revenue…