When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I decided to sell my travel business and become a full-time writer.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I decided to sell my travel business and become a full-time writer.
Virgin Voyages is dealing with a PR nightmare after a woman who won a free cruise said she'd have to pay $8,000 in flights to claim her prize.
The 44th edition of Tourism Australia’s largest annual trade event, the Australian Tourism Exchange 2024 (ATE24), has officially opened in Melbourne with thousands of delegates taking part in the event at the Melbourne Convention and Entertainment Centre.
An Australian woman who won a Virgin Voyages cruise said she and her partner would have to pay a combined $8,000 for flights due to a change in the ship's itinerary.
Ongoing conflict in the Red Sea has led Princess Cruises to revise its world cruise itineraries for the Island Princess and the Crown Princess, which were scheduled to sail there in 2025.
Qantas Frequent Flyer has announced a new option to redeem Qantas points for seats across its network. Named "Classic Plus Rewards," this dynamically priced redemption tier expands the Frequent Flyer program as it now offers customers access to 20 million reward seats annually. This option is in addition to Qantas' already existing "Classic Flight Rewards," which only offers 5 million award seats annually.
You may have noticed in recent years that during the announcements before takeoff, flight attendants have started telling passengers that if their phone falls between the seats, they should alert a crew member. Many passengers might try to retrieve their phone by reaching blindly into the tight space between seats. But there are a couple of important reasons you should resist the urge to do so and instead notify a flight attendant immediately.
Qantas pilots successfully landed a plane flying from Melbourne to Perth in Australia with just one working engine on Monday, local newspaper The West Australian reported.
It's no secret Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" is the hottest concert ticket in town…in just about every major city around the world.
A flight to tourist hot spot Bali had to make an emergency landing after a disruptive passenger shouted at other customers and banged on the cockpit door.
As anyone who has flown in a regular economy seat can attest, space on board planes is precious. Even just a few more inches of legroom or a slightly deeper seat recline can be the difference between comfortably falling asleep on a long flight and arriving at your destination as a zombie version of yourself.
From Afghanistan to Zambia, Turkish Airlines flies to more countries than any other carrier. But one nation has proved to be rather elusive, at least until now.
Australia is a vast, diverse country celebrated for its iconic landmarks and natural beauty.
Australia’s flag carrier, Qantas, was forced to replace three separate flights from Melbourne to Sydney with an Airbus A380 superjumbo jet on Friday—a plane which is typically reserved for long-haul international flights.
Australia's Qantas flew an Airbus A380 from Melbourne to Sydney on Friday to help cope with huge demand for air travel during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
Fifteen-hour flights are becoming the norm these days now that aviation engineers have designed aircraft that can easily make those long-haul trips. Currently the longest journey is from New York City to Singapore (18.5 hours) but Qantas Airlines is set to debut a new offering next year—from Sydney to London, and Sydney to New York—flights that will come in at 20 hours. Most Qantas international flights are long-haul by definition (given Australia’s geographic situation) but their mastery of the business class experience makes them a pleasure to fly rather than an endurance test. During a recent 15 hour and 45 minute flight from Melbourne to Dallas I had the opportunity to inspect their business class offering on their 787-9 Dreamliner. Overall, the quality of the experience neutralizes the slog of 15+ hours with fine dining, great wines, comfortable seats and a great cabin crew.
Victoria’s Squeaky Beach has been named ‘Best Australian Beach’ by Australian beach expert, Brad Farmer AM. Squeaky Beach is the first Victorian beach to claim the coveted ‘Best Australian Beach’ title after nudging out The Farm in New South Wales, which finished second, and Australia’s southernmost beach, Cockle Creek in Tasmania, which took the bronze.
It’s not a hard ask to visit Miami in February. Most of the US is plummeted with snow storms in February, while Miami’s average February temperatures hover around the mid-70s. When I visited earlier this month, I took an evening stroll in sandals on Miami’s famed Ocean Drive, listening to the clinking of glasses from the street’s
In Melbourne, the locals refer to the Australian Open as “The Tennis” because it is an entire experience, not merely a place to watch tennis, but a destination. Located in the heart of Melbourne, it truly is a city grand slam event in the best possible way—the grounds are surrounded by all of the big city perks like shopping, dining and amazing coffee but you’ll also get lovely scenery along the Yarra River which runs through Melbourne. The Open itself is a multi-layered offering, as three-time Grand Slam Champion and First Nation Australian Ash Barty noted during a recent interview, “You can buy a grounds pass and have a full amazing day and never even see a tennis game, there’s just that much going on here.” The word is out and the buzz is real—this year’s open has seen record-setting crowds and the time to plan your visit for 2025 is now. Indeed AOTravel, the official travel provider of the Australian Open, is selling tickets and packages for 2025 right now. They’ll plan the entire experience for you—hotel, dining, transfers and tickets—from takeoff to departure. Here’s what should be on your to-do list for the rest of this week and next year’s slam:
With a legacy spanning over 100 years, Qantas remains the epitome of pioneering excellence in aviation. Recognized as the world's safest airline and a trailblazer in ultra-long-haul flights, Australia's esteemed flag carrier blends graceful tradition with cutting-edge innovation.
1 Hotels, known for wellness and sustainability, is continuing to celebrate the new year, and maybe those resolutions, with a new sale.
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