I love exploring our countryside by bicycle, whether it’s a short ride or a multi-day adventure, riding a bike floats my boat. Cycling also allows a person to admire every bird, branch and bloom…
Oceania
GO NZ: The 65 travel goals every Kiwi should have ticked off their list
You might have stood at Cape Reinga watching the point where the Pacific Ocean meets the Tasman Sea, but have you visited the southernmost point of the North Island?Have you seen the sunrise on an Eas…
Family adventure: New Zealand is our playground
When contemplating how to spend a two-week family holiday in New Zealand, the country seemingly turns into one giant fantastical playground. From the sub-tropical treasures of the north to close encou…
Quarantine-free travel to NSW by ‘end of year’, Australian minister
A travel bubble allowing flights between New Zealand and NSW could open within weeks as the state continues to deliver promising coronavirus numbers.The federal government will initially only allow fo…
Flights to nowhere: Why New Zealand isn’t ready for ‘joy flights’
It’s with some mirth that Kiwis observed travel-starved Aussies rushing to board “flights to nowhere”. In spite of the circular route, Qantas’ “joy flight” over the…
Qantas offers seven-hour ‘flight to nowhere’
While most airlines are seeking to boost their environmental credentials and cut carbon emissions, Australian carrier Qantas has taken the opposite tack.The flag-carrier will next month offer a seven-…
Warbirds fly again in surprise Battle of Britain Auckland flyover
On Sunday, Auckland was treated to blue skies and a surprise flypast by historic warplanes.A flying circus of Tiger Moth bi-planes, small display aircraft and a Supermarine Spitfire set off from Ardmo…
Carnival to sell 18 ships as demand sinks
Carnival Corporation has confirmed it will continue to shrink the size of its fleet as the cruise sector struggles to return from the Covid-19 shutdown.In July, the company said it would dispose of 13…
oneworld issues 2050 net zero carbon emissions ambition
oneworld member airlines have committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.The move makes the group the first global airline alliance to unite behind a common target to achieve carbon neutrality.The…
InterContinental bringing its upscale Voco brand to the U.S.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to bring its Voco brand to the U.S., with outposts slated to open in New York City, Florida and Missouri by early next year.IHG unveiled the ups…