The Trans-Siberian Railway has captured the imagination of travellers for more than 100 years and Saga guests can now experience the world’s longest railway journey interspersed with a sprinkling of comfortable hotel stays in Russia, Mongolia and China, plus an overnighter in a traditional Mongolian tent. New for 2018, this …
Read More »Wizz Air to establish base in Vienna ahead of summer season
Wizz Air will ass Austria as the 44th country in its network by establishing base operations at Vienna Airport. Wizz will open its Austrian base with one Airbus A320 aircraft in June, which will be followed by the deployment of two additional Airbus A321 aircraft in November. This growth of …
Read More »Nausicaa to undergo significant expansion in May
In May this year, a massive expansion of Nausicaa, the French National Sea Centre in Boulogne-sur-Mer, will open to the public for the first time. Already a key destination for lovers of the sea, where guests can experience the vastness and fragility of the Ocean, the opening will make Nausicaa …
Read More »How to Celebrate the Great Outdoors on Oahu
[ad_1] While Kauai and the Big Island might seemingly have a monopoly on elevating outdoor explorations, much-frequented Oahu has a few aces up its sleeve. Sprawling Honolulu’s home island has its share of outdoor activities to tick off the list as well as a few natural treasures worth pulling over …
Read More »Hotels suffer as sharing economy grows and singles opt for Airbnb to avoid extra charges
[ad_1] Solo travel is becoming increasingly popular; a survey by a holiday home insurance company has shown that 74% of people have chosen to use Airbnb when travelling alone to avoid extra charges. They have advised on ways to avoid paying over the odds for a trip if you’re a …
Read More »Wild and Wonderful Santa Catalina Island
[ad_1] Southern California’s Santa Catalina Island has a magnetic appeal. This wonderfully captivating place feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of a busy world. Located 22 miles from the mainland, the remote island paradise covers just 76 square miles and is accessible only by boat, plane or …
Read More »OneTravel data shows Baby Boomers are embracing adventure travel
[ad_1] NEW YORK – OneTravel, a leading online travel agency, has released the top destinations Baby Boomers over the age of 60 are traveling to this spring. The booking data shows the top domestic and international destinations Boomers are jet-setting to, along with unique trends for this age group, and …
Read More »New Zealand Incentivizes Travel Agents With Fam Program
[ad_1] Now is definitely the time to become a New Zealand specialist. Tourism New Zealand’s 100% Pure New Zealand Specialist Program has upped the ante for agents with a $500 trip credit available to the first 50 agents who book an independent fam trip. Through its fam program, Explore Plus, …
Read More »STR: Brazil hotel performance rebounds
[ad_1] LONDON – A double-digit increase in occupancy during January 2018 was further evidence of hotel performance recovery in Brazil, according to an analysis from STR. Brazil posted a 10.2% year-over-year increase in occupancy to an absolute level of 54.2%. This lift, coupled with a 1.4% increase in average daily …
Read More »Air Corsica launches new flights from London Stansted
Corsica’s beauty has not gone unnoticed by the jet-set scene but new flights this spring from London Stansted to Ajaccio, Bastia and Figari are set expose the far corners of the stunning Mediterranean island. The island is only 180 kilometres long and 80 kilometres wide but its diverse landscape is …
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