Etihad Airways will launch a daily scheduled year-round flight to Tel Aviv, the economic and technological centre of Israel.The launch of flights follows the normalisation of diplomatic ties between the two nations, and the signing of the Abraham Accords between…
Indonesia’s House of Representatives will resume debate on a controversial bill that would see consumption and distribution of alcohol banned across the country, including in the tourist mecca Bali.Politicians linked to the Islam-based United Development Party have filed a request…
Check-in experience: Seamless. We had planned a bags drop late morning and a return late afternoon but the room was ready and, after signing in, which was accompanied by warm elderflower teas, we were able to unpack and settle in.Room:…
Tony Coleman, one of the pioneers of investment in precious metals in New Zealand, did the math to see who came out on top – KiwiSaver, shares or gold.It was a calculation spurred, he says, by gold’s record-breaking returns over…
Accor and SBE have unveiled plans to open their first Mondrian hotel in Australia.Set for an oceanfront location on Queensland’s Burleigh Heads beach, the 208-room Mondrian Gold Coast will feature a fitness center and spa, as well as several restaurants…
Sean Connolly shares his memories from a life in travelWhat do you miss most about travel right now?The thrill of it. I miss the butterflies and excitement of jumping on a plane, awaiting new destinations.Where was the first overseas trip…
The first surprise — and there are many — about Rakiura Stewart Island is how big it is. Tucked away down the bottom of the map, it looks small compared with the South Island, but it’s actually the same size…
The country’s managed isolation facilities are now fully booked until after Christmas.There has been an increase in people coming home for the holidays and as of this morning more than 32,000 people had secured a place.Since Tuesday, travellers have been…
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve driven through Thames, usually only stopping for forgotten grocery items before journeying further up the coast. This time however, Thames is the destination – or more precisely, we’re escaping Auckland for…
Location: A five-minute drive from Waihī Beach, and 18 minutes’ drive to the Waihī township itself.Style: A coastal rustic escape with thoughtful, personalised touches.Perfect for: A summertime private beachside escape for two.First impressions: I instantly knew I wanted to spend…
