Volunteering abroad is becoming an increasingly more popular alternative travel experience, allowing travellers to give back to the communities and places that they visit. With popularity in this sector of tourism booming, the Philippine Department of Tourism has recommended a number of organisations for those looking for more meaningful adventures. Comprising well
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If you are in the market for a new camera then you can’t go past the Canon range, particularly the new Canon EOS R, the full-frame mirrorless camera. Yes, it comes with a bit of a hefty price tag but it is worth every penny as it will have even the most amateur of
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Looking to save big on your next beach getaway or city escape? Mantra Hotels is set to launch a massive global sale from 20 - 26 May with huge savings across the Art Series, Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree portfolios. The sale features a selection of coastal and city hotels and resorts in Australia, New
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Online travel agency Trip.com, who launched last month in Australia, are advertising a dream job, paying they will pay $1,000 to an Australian family to test run family-friendly activities on a paid trip to Fiji in a deal that includes flights, accommodation and activities. The only criteria is that the lucky Australian
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SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, has launched the first non-stop flights between Singapore and Busan in South Korea. The inaugural flight, MI876, departed Changi International Airport on 1 May 2019 at 2337hrs (SIN time) and arrived at Gimhae International Airport at 0707hrs (Korea time) the following day. The flight duration was 6 hours
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Trip.com has announced the official launch of a new rewards program entitled “TripPLUS.” Trip.com members will now be able to accumulate loyalty points called “Trip Coins” whenever they book flights and hotels or write a review on Trip.com platforms. Accumulated Trip Coins can be used to gain exclusive discounts on
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Kyoto, the ancient capital and ‘cultural heart of Japan’ lures travellers with its ancient temples and shrines, picturesque gardens, delicious cuisine and geisha tradition, but the Kyoto appeal goes a lot deeper than its obvious drawcards. From insider-guided neighbourhood tours to sake tastings and tea ceremonies, from big sights to hidden gems, Kyoto is
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National Geographic and Scenic Luxury River Cruises launched the 2020 program of National Geographic River Cruises with the addition of exciting new itineraries into Egypt and Russia. The joint venture combines Scenic's all-inclusive luxury river cruise experience with National Geographic's legacy of science, conservation and exploration to create a program
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With its prime location between France and Italy, 300 days of sunshine a year, a world-class cultural scene, incredible calendar of events, incredible luxury hotels and a deep concern for environmental sustainability, Monaco is a truly fascinating destination. This year is a particularly exciting one for Monaco with the Principality’s most iconic 5-star hotel, Hôtel
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A one-stop travel shop for Australian travellers, Trip.com offers flights, hotels, trains, car hire, airport transfers, day tours and attractions tickets across desktop, mobile and app. Trip.com, part of the Online Travel Agency (OTA) Ctrip Group, celebrated its launch into Australia by hosting over 60 partners of the travel industry in Sydney this week. Still a
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The Pullman brand is set to make its debut in Fiji on the 19th of April 2019 with the launch of the Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa – a vibrant new destination where local culture connects with all things contemporary. The multi-million dollar Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa sits
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Adventure World Travel, is continuing its 40th anniversary celebrations with the launch of a new website. The website’s enhancements ensure it is now more user friendly with simplified navigation, and with updated versions for mobile and tablet users, with quicker load times, making for an overall smoother user experience. The brand-new homepage video highlights the brand’s unique value
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Endless beaches with rolling surf, timeless ruins rich in history and culture, welcoming people, amazing wildlife, unique experiences and flavoursome food make Sri Lanka irresistible. A country that is moving forward quickly as more and more people discover its myriad charms however remains stuck in time, make Sri Lanka such an alluring country. Few places have
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Travelling from Colombo, Yala National Park is a good six-hour drive that takes you through the beautiful countryside towns and along the coastline. As you get closer to Yala National Park, the wildlife greets you and you can often spot elephants grazing by the road. Here you will find Jetwing Yala
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A place where the wildlife from the bush also roams the beach, Yala National Park is one of Sri Lanka’s raw beauties. Travelling from Colombo, Yala National Park is a good six-hour drive that takes you through the beautiful countryside towns and along the coastline. As you get closer to Yala National Park, the
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