Graskop Gorge lift on Mpumalanga’s Panorama Route is set to open on December 18.The lift has a sheer drop equivalent to about 16 storeys.The R40m (€2,4m) project includes the viewing elevat…
Peruvian food conquers the globe at World Travel Awards
Peru has been chosen as the World’s Leading Culinary Destination by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year.Tasting its flavours and experiencing the diversity of its fresh produc…
Crocodile sits near people on Cairns beach: Australians call for action
Australian Federal politician Bob Katter has called on the Queensland Government to take urgent action on managing crocodiles in the state’s Far North following another sighting.The call to arms…
Fire forces closure of Santa Barbara resorts
A Southern California fire that has gradually approached the coastal enclave of Santa Barbara almost doubled in size over the weekend, and has spurred the evacuations of the Four Seasons Resort Biltmo…
Rotana defends World’s Leading Business Hotel Brand title at World Travel Awards
Recognised for showcasing exemplary leadership in the hospitality industry, Rotana has won two awards at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2017 held in Phu Quoc, Vietnam.The group was …
Quintessence Hotel to open in Anguilla in January
After ten years building Anguilla’s first ultra-luxury boutique hotel, Owner Geoffrey Fieger announced that Quintessence Hotel – A Tropical Grand Mansion will be first to open on Anguilla …
Oman Air upgrades Sindbad loyalty programme
As part of the continuous efforts to ensure that its guests receive the best service, Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched online redemption for its valued Sindbad mem…
Zimbabwe to lease 15 aircraft for troubled national carrier
The Zimbabwe government is planning to lease 15 aircraft from Malaysia Airlines for Air Zimbabwe, the ailing national carrier.Zimbabwe’s Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister, Joram …
Conrad Hotels moves into Colombia with Cartagena property
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Conrad Cartagena, the brand’s first hotel in Colombia and third in Latin America.The oceanfront oasis on the north side of the iconic Wal…
The Luxe life in your own city
Luxury can be the freedom to do what you like and eat what you like in your own city, writes Leonie Freeman.It’s 12km into our walk from one coast of Auckland city to the other and I’m sta…