Wholesalers
Intrepid highlights BIPOC experiences in US with tour dedicated to African culture
The tour operator is celebrating Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) cultures to provide a diverse and inclusive perspective of North America.
Tourism
US travellers cop jail time for smuggling Australian lizards hidden in gift-wrapped parcels
While we don’t condone the cruel trade of wildlife smuggling, we must say we love the festive bows these two criminals used in their packaging.
Aviation
Flights grounded in the US following North Korean missile test
Aviation authorities in the US reportedly halted flights at major West Coast airports, causing confusion among pilots and ground traffic controllers alike.
Aviation
Drunk woman restrained with cable ties on flight after attacking cabin crew
An innovative citizens arrest has turned a drunken passenger into a restrained nuisance, adding to the long line of rowdy passengers we’ve seen in 2021.
Wholesalers
Intrepid amps up active offering with Europe walking collection and its biggest US offering yet
The tour operator’s latest collections target those who spent lockdown binge-watching Yoga with Adriene instead of Squid Game like the rest of us.
Aviation
Plane passenger faces up to 20 years in prison for allegedly assaulting flight attendant
The cabin crew member was left bruised and rattled after a woman reportedly attacked them for interrupting her husband’s beauty sleep.
Wholesalers
G Adventures adds 13 new US trips, kicks off massive Cyber Sale
The small-group adventure travel gang have just doubled their US offering AND are slinging discounts of up to 30 per cent off a huge range of trips.
Destinations
US to lift border restrictions for fully-vaxxed air travellers
Biden has decided enough is enough with the so-called ‘212f’ restrictions that the US has imposed on 33 countries.
Aviation
“Is this real life?”: Woman caught smoking mid-flight
Thank god for unruly passengers and the humble smartphone camera. Travel Weekly’s newsletters wouldn’t even be half as entertaining without them.
Destinations
“They’re very keen to engage with us”: Tourism Minister provides update on travel bubble candidates
by Huntley Mitchell
On top of the usual suspects, Dan Tehan has been engaging in ‘bubble’ conversations with a couple of other countries.
Destinations
Europe to reopen its borders to US travellers with or without COVID vaccination
While ScoMo has doubled down on Australia’s hard border stance, the EU has reportedly added six new countries to its list of desired travellers.
Destinations
Influencer couple face deportation over Bali face mask prank
Today, in mildly offensive influencer stunts, these two doofuses have had their passports seized after using face paint instead of a face covering.