Aviation
Virgin Australia reunites family with beloved toy dinosaur
The airline even gave the fuzzy little guy a boarding pass! if that isn’t the best way to kick off your working week, we don’t know what is.
Events
A department store sleepover and decoration tips from Kris Jenner: How Airbnb is celebrating Christmas
Ever dreamt you were locked in a department store past closing time? Well, Airbnb is here to make your dreams come true … in a good way, that is.
Aviation
British Airways promises Aussie songwriter a seat on the ‘First Plane Home’
British Airways is sharing the festive joy by promising to reunite a lonesome singer with her family once it is safe for her to fly, after she shared a heartwarming song with the airline.
Destinations
Queensland to reopen its borders to New Zealanders
A two-way trans-Tasman travel ‘bubble’ is so close now we can taste it! Although, that could just be the fush and chups and pavlova we had as a morning snack.
Destinations
ACT government hilariously announces travel ban for the Grinch
Thankfully, Santa and his North Pole support crew have been given an exemption to enter the ACT without undergoing quarantine.
Events
Get excited! You (and your clients) are invited to Christmas on the Central Coast!
by Proudly presented by Central Coast Council
Central Coast Council is getting ready to celebrate the festive season, with a near month-long program of activities just around the corner … and you’re invited.
Aviation
Stuff the choccies, Qantas just released a wine advent calendar!
Have you always thought Christmas advent calendars could be improved by replacing the chocolate with alcohol? Well, so has Qantas.
Destinations
ScoMo urges Australia’s states and territories to aim for Christmas deadline in easing travel restrictions
by Christian Fleetwood
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has sent his Christmas wish list to Santa nice and early, which includes an easing of travel restrictions and a Cronulla Sharks stubby holder.
Tourism
XMAS DEALS: Snag a bargain with G Adventures, Contiki, UTracks + MORE!
Christmas is a time to give. So, send someone special the gift of travel this festive season, courtesy of some amazing deals from a few fair dinkum tour companies.
Technology
Booking.com creates its sweetest stay yet with ‘Candy Cane House’
Travel Weekly warns this story is so sweet that you could get type 2 diabetes just from reading it.
Hotels
Santa braves Sydney smoke haze to abseil down hotel and deliver early Christmas presents
Meanwhile, Travel Weekly’s editor will brave Sydney’s smoke haze to scale Sydney Harbour Bridge later today, dressed as Ebenezer Scrooge.
Hotels
“SANTA!”: New York hotel opens Elf-inspired Christmas suite
Are you as mad about Elf as we are? You’ll love this new room inspired by the Hollywood Christmas classic.