The mini-golf course has been moved up to Deck 14 in a month-long dry dock of the Carnival Cruise Line ship Carnival Paradise
in South America

Carnival Paradise has more cabins and new spaces

The Carnival Paradise now holds 2,128 passengers, a 3.7% increase, following a month-long drydock that added 38 cabins and 98 balconies to the 20-year-old vessel.Workers also added a RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar, BlueIguana Cantina and Guy’s Burger Joint…

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in Oceania

Rotorua: Wide-eyed and warm

Tess Nichol finds five things to do in Rotovegas, no matter the weather.1 Ride the lugeWe caught a gondola to the top of the hill at Skyline Rotorua, and that’s where fun began and ended for my scaredycat boyfriend.The gorgeous…

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in News

STR reports decade of growth in global hospitality

Everyday we hear of new hotel openings.But have you ever wondered how many hotels there actually are?On the tenth anniversary of the launch of its international expansion, STR has gone some way to answering the question.The global data provider reports…

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in Asia

X2 Chiang Mai Riverside brings luxury flourish to Thailand

Distinctively blending the old with the new, the 30-room X2 Chiang Mai Riverside stands out from its peers with a prime waterfront location, spacious, stylish accommodation, a stunning rooftop pool and constantly evolving menus of world-class, Michelin cuisine.Drawing upon Chiang…

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in Africa

Zimbabwe works on national tourism strategy

The Government of Zimbabwe is aiming to put the country back on the map with a collaborative National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS).This follows the most recent of six validation workshops – with others being held in Harare, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls,…

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in South America

Korean Air unveils summer schedule for 2018

Korean Air has announced changes to its flight schedule in time for the 2018 summer season.The changes include increasing service frequency on key long-haul routes between Korean Air’s hub at Incheon International Airport, Seoul and Europe and America.A significant change…

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in Oceania

Tasmania: Tassie’s black truffle gold

A small farm with small animals produces a mighty harvest, writes James O’Rourke.As I bounced around on the back seat of our shuttle bus, while our driver attempted to set the new speed record on the journey from the cruise…

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in North America

British Airways takes off for Phoenix, Arizona

British Airways has announced it is bringing back an additional non-stop flight between London and Phoenix, Arizona, beginning today.The flag-carrier will initially operate the service on Tuesdays and Fridays, and on May 6th an additional Sunday flight will commence.This added…

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