7 money tips to travel destinations on your bucket list on limited budget
One of the major hindrances is the budget. Travel is something that every millennial love to do, but most of the time it can also turn out to be very costly especially if the destination is an exotic one. But fret not. Here’s a checklist for you to cross out all the exotic and expensive […]
Inside the astonishing Michelin-starred Palace of Versailles restaurant that takes diners back in time with a Louis XIV-style feast – theatrically served by staff in period outfits
It’s one of the most extraordinary dining experiences in France – in one of the most extraordinary venues. Airelles Chateau de Versailles – Le Grand Controle, an exquisite hotel set within the grounds of the Palace of Versailles that was built in 1681 by former resident Louis XIV’s favourite architect, Jules Hardouin-Mansart – offers guests a showstopping […]
The ancient remains of Great Zimbabwe
The ancient city of Great Zimbabwe was an engineering wonder. But archaeologists credited it to Phoenicians, Babylonians, Arabians – anyone but the Africans who actually built it. W Walking up to the towering walls of Great Zimbabwe was a humbling experience. The closer I got, the more they dwarfed me – and yet, there was […]
The gigantic moon hotel that could be built in Dubai
Whether it’s a blast into suborbital space or a hotel stay among the stars, space tourism entrepreneurs believe one day we’ll all be opting for out-of-this-world vacations. The team behind Moon World Resorts reckon so too — sort of. They want to build a series of gigantic dome-like hotels resembling the moon, sitting here on planet Earth. More […]
Travel Industry Celebrates World Tourism Day
Destinations and travel suppliers all around the world celebrated World Tourism Day on Tuesday, September 27. The official event was held in Bali, Indonesia but the unique power of tourism was celebrated all around the globe. Some places chose to use the day to reflect on how resilient their tourism industries have proven to be […]
Qatar Airways named Airline of the Year in Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022
Qatar Airways has been named Airline of the Year in the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022. The Doha-based airline also took out the awards for World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining and Best Airline in the Middle East. Behind it in the main Airline of the Year award Singapore Airlines ranked […]
The man who cycled 870 miles for a croissant
Albert Van Limbergen set off by bike on June 28 from his home just outside of Liège, Belgium, in search of a croissant. But rather than heading around the corner to a local shop, he was en route to southern France. Two weeks later, on July 12, he reached his destination: Boulangerie Roy Le Capitole, […]
Disney Magic at Sea cruise setting sail from New Zealand in 2023
Aotearoa’s Disney fans will be thrilled to hear that the company is sending one of its themed cruise ships to New Zealand and Australia for the first time ever. The Disney Magic at Sea sailings are scheduled to depart Auckland on five nights in November and December 2023, after the first Australian sailing departs Sydney […]
Air New Zealand drops face mask requirements
Air New Zealand says face coverings – masks will no longer be required on any of its flights from Tuesday after the Government axed COVID-19 restrictions. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the decision to scrap the COVID-19 Protection Framework would give much-needed certainty to New Zealanders and businesses and help our economy. From 11:59pm on Monday, […]
10 ways travel will change in the future
In predicting the future, the one certainty is that there is no certainty. But we can give it our best educated guess. We’re casting forward 15 years to consider what the world of travel will look like in 2037. Striving for sustainability “There’s already been a clear shift towards sustainable experiences,” says James Thornton, from […]