For the ultimate family holiday, try one of these kid-friendly cruise lines sailing New Zealand waters this summer.1 Ovation Of The SeasCurrently the line holding the record for the world’s biggest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean cruises are a safe bet…
Tracey Bond checks into the Lomani Island resort, Fiji.Location: Mamanucas, FijiCheck-in: We were met at the Plantation Resort pier and driven to reception in an electric golf cart. Cold flannels and fresh coconuts were on hand while we filled in the…
Air New Zealand is kicking off the design process for a new uniform for cabin crew and airport staff.Currently, close to 4,500 cabin crew and airport staff wear Trelise Cooper designed garments.The airline will next month invite a selection of…
The World Travel & Tourism Council has launched a new Power & Performance Report as part of World Tourism Day.China, the USA and India take the top three spots in the new rankings which combines growth over the past seven…
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of the St. Regis Melbourne, marking the first hotel in Australia for the renowned luxury brand.Owned by Century Group Aus, this new-build hotel is slated to open in 2022 and will…
Ethiopia once again heads the league for hotel development in East Africa, according to a regional focus from the influential annual hotel pipeline survey by Lagos-based W Hospitality Group.Details of the survey, which covers the whole of the African continent,…
Following cuts to Air New Zealand’s flight maps, Kiwi travellers may be left looking for other ways to get to some of their favourite holiday destinations.The national carrier announced plans to close some services after what it calls a “challenging…
Travel writers and friends wax lyrical on why we love travelling close to home.I’m often asked what’s the best place to which I’ve travelled. The answer, for a Kiwi travel editor who gets around a fair bit (current status: I’m…
Deal of the week: Set sail for the Norwegian fjordsCruise the Norwegian fjords on the Queen Mary 2 for a seven-night round trip from Southampton, England – a cruise package that starts at $2139pp, twin-share. Your accommodation is in a…
Winston Aldworth flies aboard SQ286 from Auckland to Singapore.The plane: A 777-300ER. This plane first flew in July 2014, so it’s relatively new.Class: Premium Economy.Seats: This was more like an old-fashioned Business Class seat than Premium Economy — wide leather…
