Holland America Line president Orlando Ashford is pleading for a port to allow two ships to disembark as they make their way from South America to Florida after a weeks-long journey.The Zaandam and Rotterdam are carrying 1,243 guests and 1,247…
Experts say they have found evidence of Antarctica once being as warm as New Zealand during the days of the dinosaurs, and covered in dense vegetation.A team of researchers from the UK and Germany has found forest soil from the…
Florida officials have been debating whether two Holland America Line ships — one with passengers that have tested positive for Covid-19 — should be allowed to dock at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.One of the most vocal has been Dean…
More Spanish hotels are getting ready to open their doors to people affected by a coronavirus (COVID-19) in the coming days. The project is coordinated by the Ministry of Health and the Madrid Hotel Association (AEHM).Currently, Spain is in the…
In France, Germany and Italy, the turnover of Airbnb has been cut dramatically. In several European countries, the Airbnb sales collapsed by about half between mid-February and mid-March, according to data from the analytics company Airdna.The turnover in Germany within…
As China recovers massively from the COVID 19 virus that had the nation on lockdown and registered deaths in thousands, the industries in China are picking up at a quick pace. Various tourist sites are open as well – including…
The National Federation of Tourist Guides and Affiliates (NFTGA) is calling for members to provide information that will assist the federation in acquiring financial support for guides.According to a statement on the federation’s Facebook group, an online form has been…
Top tourist attractions in Shanghai have been forced to close shortly after reopening as China continues to take preventative measures against the coronavirus pandemic.The Shanghai Tower and Oriental Pearl TV Tower are both closed to visitors, while cruises along the…
The British government has pledged to bring home thousands of travellers stuck abroad following a new agreement with airlines.The global travel situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic has seen many holidaymakers stranded overseas – leading to criticism of the authorities.In…
Courtney Whitaker reviews the Hilton Lake TaupōLocation: The hotel sits beside the popular DeBretts Hot Springs, just a five-minute drive from Taupō’s city centre, on Napier Rd, and 15 minutes from Taupō Airport.Getting there: We drove from Auckland and it…
