Thonga Beach Lodge and Isibindi Zulu Lodge in KwaZulu Natal will close while both lodges undergo refurbishments.Thonga Beach Lodge will be closed from May 17 to June 9, when all bedrooms and bathrooms…
New Zealand couple sell South American eco-lodge in $41 dollar raffle
A New Zealand woman and her husband are selling an eco-lodge in Ecuador in a $41-a-ticket raffle.Rebecca Greenshields built the home with her husband Doug a decade ago.The pair are now living in Doubt…
Tahiti Tourisme invites traveller to audition for global ad campaign
If the idea of taking a trip this summer to one of the most beautiful places in the world sounds good to you, and you’re a couple or family who loves everything from adventure and discovering ne…
An icon among the world’s great hotels, the Waldorf sets 3-year return to glory
Jay Hartman first stayed at the Waldorf Astoria in 1992, when he arrived in New York for a job interview. The hotel’s storied history was not lost on him. Nor was its age.“The lobby was bu…
AccorHotels signs joint development partnership with Rixos
AccorHotels and Rixos Hotels have announced a strategic partnership illustrating AccorHotels’ strategy to expand its presence in the luxury market.The group is seeking to develop a primary focus…
Norwegian welcomes 2.1m passengers in February
Norwegian carried close to 2.1 million passengers in February, an increase of 12 per cent compared to the same month last year.The growth is primarily driven by a 53 per cent growth in the company&rsq…
Dusit Thani Wetland Park Resort Nanjing set for late 2017 opening
Dusit International has announced Dusit Fudu Hotels & Resorts has signed a management consultancy agreement with Nanjing Shangqinhuai Construction Development Company to manage the Dusit Thani Wet…
Ramada Addis, Addis Ababa opens in Ethiopia
Wyndham Hotel Group and ADM Business, a privately-owned Ethiopian company, have announced the opening of Ramada Addis, Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.The globally-recognised Ramada brand truly encourages tra…
TRAVEL DEALS: 4th Night Free at Banyan Tree Mayakoba, $20 3rd Night at Kapawi Amazon Lodge, Free Galapagos Cruise Upgrade
This week’s roundup of the best Latin America travel deals and discounts brings us two great offers from Ecuador, and one from Mexico. In Ecuador, you can choose from a variety of free Galapagos…
Flight check: Auckland to Christchurch aboard Air New Zealand
Courtney Whitaker flies Auckland to Christchurch on NZ551.The Plane: An Airbus A320D.Class: My very own empty patch in the one-and-only Economy.Seat: 21F. I had the luxury of no seat neighbours, and a…