Travelers who enjoy the tale of Dorothy and Toto and their adventures in Oz will soon be able to visit a new Wizard of Oz land in Australia. Said to be a “world first,” The Wizard of Oz Land is expected to open later this year in the Gold Coast region of the country. Moreover, the colorful new land with its yellow brick road forms part of a $40 million...
Saturday, October 28 saw the inaugural Disney Magic at Sea cruise for families in Australia and New Zealand. The first families got to board the Disney Wonder for a true Disney experience. Meanwhile, two to six-night special sailings will continue from now through February 2024. For the first time ever, guests will enjoy all the magic right in their own backyard. The...
Sydney, the capital of New South Wales in Australia is renowned for the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Lavender Bay and Darling Harbour. Due to these and other attractions like Bondi Beach, the city is a popular tourist destination. However, while Sydney has a striking skyline full of looming skyscrapers, the city has many iconic green spaces to enjoy. The...
Each couple’s idea of a romantic vacation may vary, with some seeking an idyllic beach, or a trip to a winery as perfect fare. Luckily, Australia is a vast nation, with a selection of different environments and destinations to suit any romantic couple. However, it can be hard to choose the ideal location with so much to choose from, so we’ve broken the choice down to...
After New Zealand plans to triple its visitor tax, some tourism bodies say this “incredibly expensive” new fee could deter travelers. While the country is doing so to conserve its natural environment, how many visitors will be able to enjoy it in the future? New Zealand to triple tourist tax to conserve natural environment While New Zealand has plans to almost triple...
Solo travel continues to be a trend these days, with many travelers taking off alone to explore the world. For this reason, research was run to reveal the best cities in the world for those traveling alone. Of interest to note, almost 50 percent of the cities are located in Asia. If you are planning to set off on your travels alone, read on to find out the best...
Readers will remember the original RMS Titanic, the British passenger ship that collided with an iceberg in 1912, taking less than three hours to sink beneath the waves. Meanwhile, those passengers who couldn’t reach a lifeboat did not survive the experience. Despite this, Clive Palmer, an Australian mining billionaire plans to build an exact replica of the fateful...
Contiki has just announced its first-ever island hopping trip to the Philippines with either a 9-day or 13-day adventure bookable in 2024 and 2025. On the trip, travelers aged 18 to 35 will have many adventures, including a boat ride through a subterranean river and a traditional Filipino meal at a local’s house. Read on to find out more about Contiki’s first-ever...
Forget Travis Kelcy, the American football champion – his girlfriend Taylor Swift is the one soaring in popularity right now. Meanwhile, Australian airline Qantas has swapped over three flights from Melbourne to Sydney with its Airbus A380 superjumbo jet. The aircraft is typically used for long-haul international flights, but Qantas needed to provide more...
When Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser was built at Walt Disney World Resort, it cost the company $400 million. However, it turned out to be a bust and was closed after two years. Fast forward to now and there is good news for those fans that did enjoy the attraction. Executives at Walt Disney World have announced that the attraction will be revived. Walt Disney World...