Ah the great outdoors. There’s nothing like being at one with nature when, for a moment in time there, we were all very much stuck being at one with our own homes, and truly little else.Glamping…
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Covid 19 coronavirus: Kiwi tourists may be allowed into Japan under proposed plan
The Japanese government is considering easing its entry ban on several countries with low Covid-19 infection rates — and New Zealand has reportedly made the cut.According to a government source,…
Herald Travel next generation writing competition winners revealed
It seems like a lifetime ago now, but in our February 25 Next Generation issue, we launched our competition to find New Zealand’s best young travel writer. We called for entries from intermediat…
Guide to LGBT-friendly accommodation in Queensland
Just like our weather, in Queensland, we’re known for being warm and welcoming. Whether you’re here for a good time, a long time, or everything in between, there’s plenty of LGBT-fri…
Hertz to remain operating during bankruptcy
Hertz Global Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last Friday, though the car rental company said it would be able to continue operations as it begins restructuring.The company had been…
Qantas CEO says you ‘probably’ can’t get Covid 19 coronavirus on a plane
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says there is a near negligible risk of getting Covid-19 on a plane.Asked how people can fly while social distancing, he said: “Because the cabin’s pressurised, 99.9 …
Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel jointly release report for travel post COVID-19
Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India’s leading integrated travel services company, along with its Group company SOTC Travel Ltd. surveyed over 2500 consumers across India’s metros and Tier 1 &a…
Covid-19 coronavirus: 2020 is the year of exploring our own backyard
COMMENT:I’m going to sound really disgustingly positive for a bit but bear with me.The Covid-19 pandemic is, by far, one of the worst s*** sandwiches we’ve been handed in our lifetime. It&…
Emirates resumes passenger flights to 9 destinations, including connections between UK and Australia
Emirates has announced its plan to operate scheduled flight services from 21 May to nine destinations: London Heathrow Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Chicago, Toronto, Sydney and Melbourne*. The air…
Covid 19 coronavirus: Are travel ‘bubbles’ the future for holidays?
Coronavirus brought the travel industry to a standstill with breakneck speed. But as Australians and New Zealanders have been warned time and time again, the recovery will be the opposite — pain…