A jet blast from a Boeing 737 taking off at Princess Juliana Airport in St. Maarten killed a tourist from New Zealand on July 12.The woman, along with members of her family and other tourists, was …
Gippsland: All things wild and wonderful
Victoria’s south-eastern Gippsland region is famed for its fine produce and natural beauty.Just a couple of hours drive from Melbourne’s bustle, picturesque views, winding country roads…
Qantas Concierge chatbot launches on Facebook Messenger
Qantas has launched Qantas Concierge, a Facebook Messenger bot that gives customers in the United Kingdom personalised travel inspiration.Following a successful roll-out in Australia in February, t…
Take off for Hong Kong Airlines and Virgin Australia codeshare deal
The inaugural codeshare flight between Hong Kong Airlines and Virgin Australia took off from Melbourne, Australia and touched down the Hong Kong International Airport earlier, marking both airlines…
Elite Havens Seminyak: a rice-field retreat and a beach pad in Bali
Seven friends, seven days for some and comings-and-goings for others, and three birthdays. We can take no chances with our accommodation. As on past Bali group trips, our villa operator of choice i…
Sovereign Hill in Australia offers a range of activities to experience this winter season
Sovereign Hill’s Winter Wonderlights event celebrates the cold season in festive styles. Visitors come from near and far, rugged up in beanies, scarves and mittens to enjoy a fun-filled day o…
Trek through Abel Tasman National Park
A walking tour of Abel Tasman National Park is best done on a full stomach finds Naomi Arnold “After the first night, you’ll realise this trip is actually about the food,” our gui…
Veriu Broadway opens in Sydney
Veriu Broadway is an AUD$18 million conversion of a former warehouse space offering self-contained studios, each over 40 square metres, and one and two bedroom loft style apartments.With an authent…
Australia’s Great Keppel Island: 36 hours of summer
White-sand beaches, good food and warm weather do wonders in winter, writes Cassie RomaEscaping winter is in my DNA. As a Southern Californian, born and raised, I grew up a child of sunshine, beach…
Qatar Airways brings A380 to Melbourne, Australia, route
Qatar Airways has introduced its flagship Airbus A380 on the Melbourne route as the airline continues its growth story in Australia.Melbourne is the original home for Qatar Airways in Australia, wi…