Australian visitor numbers to South Korea have risen by almost a third compared to 2019 pre-COVID figures, the latest ABS data has revealed. In addition to the staggering 28 per cent increase South Korea is also InsideAsia Tour’s number one destination, representing 48 per cent of all bookings in 2024. “We are continuing to see […]

Fancy yourself as a bit of a conservationist? Put your skills to the test on the Jane Goodall collection.

Virgin Australia has blamed the delayed delivery of ten Boeing MAX planes for the cancellation of its direct flights between Adelaide and Bali. The route is expected to relaunch on 9 June with the arrival Virgin’s latest batch of Boeing aircraft. Adelaide travellers can still make their way to Bali, although the trip will now […]

Join me on my personal review of the iconic Singapore Airlines’ A380-800 business class cabin. Singapore Airlines is renowned for its luxurious and spacious seating in any class, it’s sleek and fine interior reflects a sophisticated yet relaxed charm, promising instant luxury the minute you board. The configuration in business class is 1, 2, 1 […]

South African Airways will fly across the Indian Ocean for the first time since the pandemic today when the first of its relaunched Johannesburg to Perth flights touches down today. The South African Airways flights will connect 40,000 more passengers per year in each direction, between Perth and Johannesburg using Airbus A340-300s. Flight Centre Corporate […]

Australind Travel & Cruise, Travellers Choice member Saibra Twigg reveals her life as paediatric nurse then to palliative care before a career leap to travel agent. How did you become a palliative care nurse?  ST I went straight from school in nursing and initially specialised in paediatrics, working at Perth’s Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. […]

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Emirates has unveiled a glimpse of its future with the news of a new base at  Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai overnight. Also referred to as the Dubai World Central, the airport is undergoing an AUD $53.3b refurbishment. Once complete, it will become the city’s main international hub with five parallel runways and 400 […]

Australia's top cities have failed to make the grade with American travellers this northern summer, with no local city in the top.

APT has launched its Asia Adventures for 2025, including new luxury holidays in India, Sri Lanka and Japan. Five new tours lead guests to the highlights of India, including a seven-night cruise along the rarely travelled Lower Ganges aboard the Ganges Voyager. Further south, Sri Lanka’s greatest destinations are revealed on a new 15-day Land […]

As Anzac Day dawns, agents prepare for a surge in bookings for the 110th anniversary of the Anzac Cove landings.

From blond-tipped travel reporter to Travel DAZE speaker, Jules Lund cuts through the BS.

Forget whales, HX's MS Roald Amundsen captures aliens in the Antarctic - and they're not pretty.

I mean it wouldn't be France if there wasn't at least one strike.

We imagine falling asleep in the three-room suite is superior to falling asleep on your neighbour's shoulder.

Europe certainly has a lot of ports. Its time for Australia to up its game.

There is an awful lot to love about this tour from Intrepid. Where do we sign up?

A huge bottle of Veuve was smashed into the side of the ship to make things official. So no, we couldn't snag a glass.

If you are craving a trip to Europe then grab this deal with both of your grubby hands.

Here at TW we agreed that the photo would have worked better if they had swapped planes.

Contrary to what the photo suggests this benefit is only applicable for humans. Back to work Mrs Jumbo.

Hang around the bends of the hotels. We imagine they will be full of a lot of branded content.

These cruise brothers from another mother offer a view of cruising on Scenic Eclipse II that is poles apart.

If you want to read a story that puts a smile on your face then this is the one for you.

TW is not responsible for any involuntary actions your body might have after watching this video.

The real bonus is you're unlikely to be around screaming children. Hoorah!

As always, if you have any issue with the platform, just turn it off and on again.

Disappointedly, the whales do not start singing in tune with the orchestra. Opportunity missed.

James Bond author Ian Fleming was so fond if this hotel, it inspired the legendary phrase ‘shaken, not stirred’.

If you want to know more about Africa, then Hilary Dubyk is your person.

Feel like all of your friends have just returned from Europe? Now it's Japan.

Seabourn has named Western Kimberley Traditional Owners, the Wunambal Gaambera, as Godparents of the ultra-luxury purpose-built Seabourn Pursuit. It is the first cruise line to appoint Traditional Owners as godparents of a ship. Seabourn Pursuit embarks on its inaugural season in the Kimberley region this June. The naming ceremony will take place on Seabourn Pursuit’s […]

If you struggle to get a seat within Sydney's coffee shops, you now know why.

We appreciate the thought that has gone into this team photo.

This might be the most impressive ship handover in ship handover history.

It isn't end-of-day Monday and Yvette Thompson has already nabbed herself an impressive promotion.

With such an impressive CV, Global Touring is no doubt thrilled to have Fawcett back.