Travel

United Airlines celebrates Chinese New Year

United Airlines, one of the world’s largest transpacific carriers, is now introducing a special online deal to Las Vegas. Hong Kong travellers can celebrate the year of Tiger in one of United Airlines’ most popular and energetic destinations in the U.S. with this special online deal.

Qantas to increase flights from Perth to Western Australia

Qantas announced this week that it would increase capacity between Perth and the Western Australian mining and resource destinations of Karratha, Paraburdoo and Port Hedland from later this month.

Sixt awarded Car Rental Partner of the Year

Sixt rent a car has been named Car Rental Partner of the Year by Manchester Airport. The accolade was presented to the company as part of the airport’s first Retailer of the Year awards.

New ferry route puts Cork on the map

Make way for Ireland’s new hotspot; Cork city. It’s been named as one of the top ten places to visit in 2010 by leading global travel insiders* (alongside destinations like Singapore and Vancouver) and now a new sailing route from the UK with Fastnet Line has made it even easier to discover this exciting city in South-West Ireland.

ESTA approval now compulsory for travellers to USA

SWISS customers travelling to the USA are now required to obtain electronic approval of their travel from the US authorities in advance of their flight. The new “ESTA” requirement enters immediate effect.

Ayana voted world’s top spa

Thermes Marins Bali Spa has been awarded the World’s Number One Spa at the Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Spa Awards 2010, in the latest accolade bestowed upon Ayana Resort and Spa Bali following its rebranding.

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day Montserrat style

The Caribbean island of Montserrat is the only country besides Ireland to celebrate St Patrick’s Day as a national holiday. In fact, a whole week of events takes place on the island to mark the occasion.

From American cowboy to Argentinian gaucho

If you’ve already experienced ranching in North America, why not head off to Argentina? Ranch Rider is extending its portfolio, enabling horseback enthusiasts to sample authentic South America with the gauchos: the very first cowboys to hit the dusty trail.

Early bird discounts for luxury tour of Burma

Myanmar (or Burma) sits at the crossroads of Asia's great civilizations - India and China - looking out onto the vast Indian Ocean next to Thailand. One of South East Asia's largest and most diverse countries, Myanmar stretches from the sparkling islands of the Andaman Sea in the south right up into the Eastern Himalayan mountain range.

Amazon adventures in Peru