There is extreme risk to your security in Western Sahara (a non-self governing territory under Moroccan control) due to the threat posed by unexploded landmines and we advise against all travel to the region.
There is some risk to your security in Morocco due to the threat from terrorism and we advise caution. The Western Sahara is a disputed territory under Moroccan control.
Look no further than the pristine islands of the Indian Ocean for the ultimate tropical island holiday.
Offering a fine balance of natural and cultural diversity,activity and exclusivity, the islands of the Maldives, the Seychelles and Mauritius offer the perfect escape.
The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has reviewed its travel advice for Thailand.
The advisory for Thailand has been reviewed following the lifting of the Emergency Decree in three provinces (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & Ubon Ratchathani).
The Virgin Blue Airlines Group today announced the decision to cease all Pacific Blue services in the New Zealand domestic market over the next two months.
This decision will affect travellers who have booked flights with Pacific Blue within and beyond this period.
Due to an operational requirement, Cathay Pacific has made some minor schedule adjustments at late notice.
This has resulted in CX117/CX118 services between Auckland and Hong Kong being cancelled for the period 16 September to 30 September 2010 and also having to operate at a reduced schedule for the period 01 November to 31 March 2011.
TravelCafe have been offering an email alert (for free) to the Grabaseat deals for over a year now. But, today they launched a TXT Alert service which is even faster. You can now get TXT Alerts when there's a grabaseat deal released to your favorite cities and even for select dates.
Hoping to visit Aunty Marge in Christchurch? Just register with TravelCafe add Christchurch to your list and the dates you'd travel if there was a grabseat released… and you'll be getting a Text Alert the minute one does!
We haven't been sitting on our hands… we've just been busy over at our other place TravelCafe.Travelscoop.co.nz will be back. In the meantime all the fresh deals (but only the genuinely good ones) are at TravelCafe.If you're looking for the scoop on the grabaseat deals you'll find that here.
The tourism benefits claimed by those in the industry are inflated, while the vehicles themselves are “carbon credit-munching monsters”. That's the opinion of Andrew Penniket, the Wanaka-based Otago Conservation Board member who first called for a national ban on campervans. He has told the Otago Daily Times that the Government needs to show some leadership on the issue and promote better travel options for tourists.
The program for the inaugural Thames Heritage Week is out now. The 9-day festival 06-14MAR incorporates over 20 events detailed on website www.thamesheritage.co.nz
A $4.5 million walking track at Lake Tarawera, a joint venture between the Department of Conservation and local iwi, Tuhourangi, is under threat of court and protest action from some locals. A Tuhourangi descendant, Rotorua man Metcalf Hawe, told the paper he was concerned about the environmental impact a track would have on the area. “This place is fragile enough as it is. It has taken 130 years for it to come back to how it is. We also have a lot of wahi tapu [cemetery] mass graves in the area. “I wouldn’t walk along that area. The ones who do go, know that area and they come from the local marae here.” Mr Hawe said if the trail went ahead he was prepared to protest and seek a court injunction to try to stop it.
The Interislander is the ferry service which crosses the Cook Strait between the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The 92km, 3 hour journey between Wellington and Picton is one of New Zealand's most iconic trips and one of the most spectacular in the world. Rates start from $75 per person.
Qantas wish to advise the release of the following short-life economy fares from New Zealand to Nadi available for sale until midnight Monday 22 September 2010. for travel until 26 June 2010.
Crowne Plaza Auckland has a special daily delegate rate on offer for booking in February. Book and confirm a new meeting before 28 February 10 for meetings held before 30 April 10, and take advantage of a special Daily Delegate Package rate of only $59 incl GST per person (minimum 20 delegates). The Daily Delegate Package includes welcome tea and coffee on arrival, morning and afternoon tea, lunch in the hotel's Aria Restaurant, presentation screen, whiteboard, flipchart, facilitator's stool and toolkit, two NZ Herald newspapers, fresh fruit throughout the day, conference pads and pens.
Princess Cruises in the US is cruising back to the future with an offering that used to be the norm. Its passengers are being given the chance to invite friends and family aboard on embarkation day, joining them for a fourcourse dining room lunch with wine, a ship tour and even a souvenir photo before wishing them 'bon voyage'. The programme's cost is US$39 per person. It will debut in March in the ports of Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale, then on to New York, San Francisco and Seattle.
Tourism Western Australia is looking for Kiwis who love to travel, thrive on fun and adventure, and enjoy a top-class road trip. They want two New Zealanders to take part in The Extraordinary Taxi Ride – an epic journey across Western Australia visiting some of the world's most astonishing locations. Flights, accommodation, tours, adventure and the taxi ride are all inclusive. Those who love playing up to the camera should visit www.extraordinarytaxiride.co.nz, select the journey leg they want to go on, and say why Tourism WA should pick them. Applications opened yesterday, and each winning entrant must be available to travel between April and June 2010.
Every week Travelzoo search 1,000+ companies for their very best sales and compile a Top 20(TM) list. This website is great (I recommend it anyway). Click here to sign up, just scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your email address.
Qantas has announced that Qantas Platinum Frequent Flyers will have complimentary access to Jetstar's new Akarana Lounge, including up to two qualifying guests. Other passengers flying Jetstar will be able to pre purchase entry online at www.jetstar.com for NZ9.99 per adult or at the Akarana Lounge entrance for NZ15.00 per adult. Jetstar this week opened its new domestic departure lounge in part of the area formerly occupied by the Auckland Domestic Qantas Club. It offers free food, drinks, entertainment, and workspace with computer terminals and wireless connectivity whilst you wait.
Scotland is inviting people across the globe to don their kilts and enjoy a highland fling with friends at the world's first 'Worldwide Ceilidh'. The Worldwide Ceilidh website is jam packed with applications, which allow Scotland fans worldwide to give themselves a Scottish makeover. After kitting themselves out in a kilt and sporran, taking their online partner by the hand and dancing a Scottish ceilidh reel, revellers can invite their friends and family to join in wherever they may be in the world. Visitors to the website, Facebook and Twitter fans will be amongst the first people who can join in the online fun.
With a huge selection of depots nationwide, budget is offering fantastic, affordable car rental rates for the ski season – book in advance! Sales until 31 May 10. Travel 1 April – 31 October 10.
This exciting new tour allows you to master the ancient craft of managing a gondola around the waterways of Venice. Take advantage of the reduced rates available for sale until 28 Feb 10. Priced from $147pp (travel 05 Apr–31 Oct 10).
