Designed to combine the lifestyle of The Ritz-Carlton’s luxury resorts and the casual freedom of a yachting vacation, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will offer itineraries at a relaxed pace and introduce guests to the local cultures of each destination through curated, immersive experiences ashore.…

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Southern Africa is full of wonderful surprises. From the picturesque Garden Route in South Africa through to the floodplains of Botswana and spectacular natural beauty of Zimbabwe, there is something for everyone to enjoy. There is nothing that compares being within metres of predators, elephants, giraffe and zebra in the wild whilst in your open safari vehicle.  Here's an insight from two of our leading Travel Advisors at FBI Travel.…

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Singapore Airlines says it will launch the world's longest commercial flight in October.

At almost 19 hours, the non-stop journey will take passengers direct from Singapore to the New York area.

The 15,300–kilometre flight from Singapore to Newark, New Jersey, will eclipse the 14,500km Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Auckland as the world's longest, according to airline data provider OAG.

Airlines including Singapore Airlines, Qantas and US-based United are adding ultra-long-haul flights that…

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Across the entire continent of Europe, rivers connect people, history and culture. As a relaxing and stress-free option, river cruising enables you to see Europe in a different light. What provider best fits with your holiday needs?…

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In an increasingly fragmented travel marketplace, and amid the proliferation of technologies that offer more choice than ever, corporate travel buyers are increasingly walking a tightrope between flexibility and sensible travel policy, new research from the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) shows.

 

Summary:

• New ‘Balancing Business Travel Tools & Policy for the Traveller Experience’ report from ACTE Global and American Express Global Business Travel highlights…

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Remember the good old days when you had to travel practically every other week to raise enough frequent flyers to get you inside a luxe airport lounge?

 

Oh you’re living in Melbourne and that’s still your reality? Why?!

 

Melbourne Airport now has a SECOND ‘pay as you go’ airport lounge, with Plaza Premium Group opening a luxurious space this month.

 

The Plaza Premium ‘independent airport lounge’ joins an existing Marhaba-branded space at the gateway, giving flyers a…

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The perks of office come into play at hotel club lounges, those members-only sanctuaries reserved for the most loyal or cashed-up customers. Australia’s finest executive refuges often come with sensational views, all-day refreshments and food, a concierge on call and access to meeting spaces for discreet deal-making – and it’s all complimentary.

 

Sheraton on the Park, Sydney
Newly refreshed and reimagined as part of Sheraton on the Park’s hotel-wide $40 million refit, the Sheraton Club…

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Skip the crowds, maintain your privacy and enjoy a luxury pre-flight or arrival experience.

We’ve joined forces with The Private Suite to offer select United customers the ability to purchase access to a new private terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), complete with private security screening, an exclusive lounge and much more.

 

If you’re departing LAX for Aspen, Cabo San Lucas, Hawaii, London Heathrow, Melbourne, New York/Newark, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney or Tokyo…

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Have you ever thought about the impact you're making when you jet around the world? We'd never tell you to stop travelling, but we would encourage you to think more about sustainable tourism! Never heard of it before? Come with us, we'll introduce you to this new way to travel!…

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With the midnight sun, magnificent fjords and quaint fishing towns, Norway during the summer is a sight to behold. In July/August 2017, Deborah Hilton stepped onto Crystal Cruises' North Cape Discovery to see the beautiful landscape for herself. Why should you check out Norway from a cruise?…

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Qantas' first Perth to London flight took off on 24 March 2018, marking the start of the only direct air link between Australia and Europe - and the fastest way of traveling between the two continents.

The history-making QF9, carrying more than 200 passengers and 16 crew, pushed back just before 7pm last Saturday evening and landed in London at 5am on Sunday.

Operated by a Boeing 787-9, the flight reduces total travel time by eliminating stopovers and taking advantage of the most favourable…

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Travel advisor Debbie Grace has found that trips to New Zealand can be full of adventure or relaxation regardless of how much time you have away.…

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