RUAPEHUSuper fit: Travel through striking volcanic terrain on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the crown jewel of Ruapehu. Known as one of the best one-day hikes in the world, this 7-8 hour, 20km alpine-adventure, provides a great challenge for fit, well-prepared…
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has been selected to chair a high-level Organisation of American States (OAS) working group.The body has been charged with the development of an action plan for the recovery of the cruise and airline industries…
Grenada’s Ministry of Health says it’s taking “aggressive efforts” to contain an outbreak of Covid-19 cases connected to the Sandals Grenada all-inclusive resort.Keith Mitchell, prime minister of Grenada, in an address on Dec. 14 outlined several temporary measures to contain…
Travellers returning from countries considered high-risk by the UK government will see their Covid-19 quarantine period cut from 14 to ten-days from today.At the same time, self-isolation for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus will also be shortened.This means anyone…
Passenger numbers at Heathrow fell by 88 per cent in November, as travel restrictions and a second lockdown took their toll.Just 747,000 travellers passed through the airport.Based on current forecasts and continued decline in passengers, the airport added it had…
Dubai is open for business and tourism, and Emirates wants the world to know it.Throughout the winter travel season, the airline will run a multi-million-dollar global campaign to promote the emirate, including advertising spots and key partnerships to provide travellers…
The new Bush Villas on Kruger in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, comprise 20 luxury self-catering units spread around three dams, offering plenty of space for social distancing and independence.Each unit sleeps six to ten people in three bedrooms and features three bathrooms,…
The Falkland Islands Government Air Service has taken delivery of a brand new BN2B-26 Islander – registration VP-FMC – to add to its existing fleet. This the first new aircraft that the government has purchased in 30 years and represents…
Kiwi musician Miles Calder reveals his favourite holiday memoriesWhat do you miss most about travel right now?Exploration and inspiration. Forcing change in myself and getting out of routine. Travel often comes with a lot of music listening and songwriting for…
French hospitality giant Accor’s recently announced partnership with Ennismore can be seen as agility in the face of adversity. Or an early example of Covid-inspired mergers-and-acquisition activity. Or an indication of a bullish view of the potential for growth in…
