While hope still remains for the trans-Tasman bubble to become two-way before Christmas, both Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand are expecting it to take a little longer.

The proposed travel ‘bubble’ between New Zealand and the Cook Islands has taken a giant leap forward, as Australia watches on with envy.

The Cook Islands could establish a travel ‘bubble’ with New Zealand before Australia, according to its Deputy Prime Minister. However, his confidence isn’t exactly being reciprocated by Ardern.

With international travel restrictions still in place, this agent surprised her husband with a themed Cook Islands dinner and armchair travel experience.

This week’s Agent Wrap is full of feel-good stories to give you a solid dose of Friday afternoon serotonin. If that doesn’t work, we recommend gin.

Travel Weekly presents its buzzing Wholesaler Wrap, although the buzzing could just be that fifth cup of coffee.

We love a good chance to slow down and appreciate our surroundings. Our boss isn’t thrilled when we do during business hours, though.

Direct flights to Fiji, flights to paradise islands on the cheap, and authentic Japanese cuisine for ANA passengers, read on to see what made it into this week’s BFAW

It’s almost like they’re giving away seats on the plane with these low cost fares!

Recently named in TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice Awards Top 10 Islands in the South Pacific, the Cook Islands are so hot right now.

The Cook Islands are heating up this winter with visitor numbers on the rise and some exciting updates for the industry.

This week’s Best Quote winner: “If I wanted to cut your head off,” Ken says dryly, “I’d have to have about five separate tribal meetings. By the time we’d all voted, you’d have already run off with your head intact.”