Destination News
Christchurch rocked but airport still rolling
Monday, 6 September 2010
Aftershocks this morning have continued to rock Christchurch, as the city lies disrupted following Saturday morning's earthquake.
Howling winds, surging floods sprung on Vic
Monday, 6 September 2010
Victoria's worst flooding in 15 years has left hundreds of homes inundated, whilst lashing winds and heavy downpours have unleashed damage on neighbouring states.
Nine dead in fiery Fox Glacier plane crash
Monday, 6 September 2010
The names of the nine victims of a fiery explosion at Fox Glacier have been revealed, after their plane crashed shortly after take-off on a routine tandem skydiving outing on Saturday afternoon.
Take a break from your world and visit theirs…
Monday, 6 September 2010
Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park (Walkabout Park) offers you a unique up-close-and-personal nose-to-nose experience with Australia’s best loved native animals, right on Sydney’s doorstep.
Australia, Japan top holiday destinations: survey
Monday, 6 September 2010
Results from a recent online travel intentions survey has shown that people from key Asia Pacific source markets have voted Australia and Japan as their top choice for a holiday.
Skyscanner Reveals Destination Doppelgangers
Monday, 6 September 2010Hundreds of travellers make ‘same name, different country’ mix-ups
Harbour Town strengthens ties with inbound tourism
Monday, 6 September 2010Harbour Town is set to strengthen its relationship with inbound tourism operators after becoming a 12-month Premium Corporate Partner of the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) - Australia's peak industry body representing the tourism export sector.
Australia's oldest holiday park celebrates 75 years of memories
Friday, 3 September 2010The owners of Australia's oldest caravan park known-to-date, family owned and operated Easts Beach Holiday Park, are toasting 75 years in 2010.
Nurture mind, body and spirit in magical Norfolk Island: Inaugural holistic living festival
Friday, 3 September 2010Norfolk Island is set to host its first Holistic Living Festival from the 14th to 19th of November 2010 covering everything from the metaphysical to physical.
NZ safety regulations are "not good enough"
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
The father of a 21-year-old British girl who died whilst on holidays in New Zealand has vowed to continue his fight for greater regulation of the country's adventure tourism sector, despite new rules announced last week.
Celebrate World Parks Day in a NSW National Park
Wednesday, 1 September 2010Saturday 18 September is World Parks Day and to celebrate, NSW National Parks are holding fantastic activities and events in parks around the State.
Aussie travellers warned against Northern Ireland
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Hoteliers have stressed that the latest Northern Ireland travel advice issued by The Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) needs to be 'put into perspective'.
Taiwan Nightmarkets Competition - Miaoko Keelung Nightmarket Wins!
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
TaiwanHolidays.com.au offers Taipei city night tour inc dinner & night market for only $50 per person
Penn Plaza upsets Empire State of mind
Monday, 30 August 2010
In a controversial move, New York City authorities have approved building plans for 15 Penn Plaza, which will rise to within 11 metres of the height of the nearby Empire State Building (ESB).
Melbourne Fringe Festival kicks off next month
Monday, 30 August 2010Victoria's arts community will descend on the state capital next month for the start of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.
Travellers to Muslim countries told to do homework
Friday, 27 August 2010
Travellers to Muslim countries need to be culturally intelligent, or run the risk of a negative experience for themselves and their hosts, a researcher has advised.
LateRooms.com - Australia's Silent Film Festival Coming to Sydney
Friday, 27 August 2010A number of classic silent films from the early 20th century will be screened in Sydney next month.
Cirque Du Soleil announces 2011 Australian tour of Saltimbanco
Thursday, 26 August 2010Australia to fall in love again with the show that started it all. Join cirque club now for first access to tickets
Phuket leads Thailand's tourism back to boom levels
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Phuket is leading Thailand's dramatic tourism recovery in 2010, though the true impact of a shift in its tourist profile is yet to be seen.
Next Asian Riviera a green dream for Cambodia
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Cambodia may soon join the ranks of Phuket, Koh Samui and Bali with plans to transform the picture perfect island of Koh Rong into the "next Asian Riviera".
Once Blue Hawaii welcomes visitor number growth
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Hawaii said aloha to 625,522 visitors in June 2010, a 13.6 per cent jump over June 2009 and testament to the industry's recovery from recent events which had dampened travel to the region.
Chick-flicks flights of fancy to Indonesia, India
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Tourists are set to follow Julia Roberts' spiritual and emotional quest to Indonesia and India following the release of the film adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert's best selling memoir, 'Eat, Pray, Love'.
Eight Hong Kong tourists shot dead in hostage nightmare on Manila bus
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
A vengeful ex-police captain has been shot dead by Philippine police after he killed eight Hong Kong tourists held hostage on a bus in Manila.
Come on in, the water's fine: Obama's Gulf assurance
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
On his recent family trip to the Gulf Coast President Barack Obama declared beaches were safe and spotless following the clean up of the massive BP oil spill.






















































