Qantas has confirmed it will exit its minority stake in Vietnamese airline Jetstar Pacific.The Australian flag-carrier is expected to hand full control of the budget carrier over to co-owner Vietnam A…
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Intrepid Travel rejigs booking policy as travel returns
Intrepid Travel has introduced a new flexible booking policy as well as enhanced safety procedures in response to the recent Covid-19 outbreak.The bookings policy allows changes to travel plans 21 day…
Go NZ: The best food and wine events in New Zealand for the rest of 2020
Thailand is considering forming travel bubbles with countries that have comparably low Covid-19 rates of infection, government officials said this week.The country closed borders at the beginning of A…
Go NZ: An auntie’s guide to taking the kids on holiday
The best thing about being an auntie to a small child is being able to partake in all the fun activities, then hand them back to the parents when they start to smell.The role of an aunt or uncle is a …
River tourism in France draws its own path
River tourism in France has been gradually resuming its activity since 29 May. Recent figures for the sector demonstrate its growth attracting more and more travelers. In some regions however the stor…
Traveling while black comes with a different set of rules
The Caribbean is where I go to escape. Follow my Facebook page, and you’ll soon discover that the island of Nevis is my happy place.But even the Caribbean presents a different set of experiences…
Go NZ: Surfing, hiking, camping, cycling and skiing spots for New Zealand adventures
Whether it’s surfing, hiking, camping, cycling or skiing on your adventure tourism hit-list, here’s where to have an unforgettable experience in New Zealand, writes Johanna ThorntonWhere t…
Go NZ: How to stay safe in the outdoors on your New Zealand holiday
Remember that time we all had to stay at home because of a global pandemic?After weeks of hunkering down at home and overseas winter escapes now off the cards, many Kiwis are looking to head off the b…
Tourism Fiji announces new messaging, ‘Our Bula Spirit Awaits You’
As on 29 May 2020, Fiji’s Government confirmed that domestic travel within Fiji can resume.As a result, Tourism Fiji has progressed into Stage Two of their Market Re-entry Plan. Tourism Fiji dev…
Go NZ: Travel Editor’s picks for New Zealand getaways
A life in NZ Travel – NZ Herald Travel Editor Stephanie HolmesWhat are your favourite memories from childhood family holidays in New Zealand?Unlucky for me, I didn’t grow up in New Zealand…