Andrew Moloney 
Smartraveller review shifts advice for UAE and Qatar to level three. Following intense lobbying from the travel industry, the key Middle Eastern transit hubs of the UAE and Qatar have both been lowered by Smartraveller from Do Not Travel to Reconsider Your Need To Travel. Advice has also been lowered for Israel, Bahrain, and Kuwait, … Read more
The new partnership gives Qantas Frequent Flyer members access to Classic Reward seats across Philippine Airlines, including 15 island destinations in the Philippines that were previously missing from Qantas’ partner network. For QFF members, it adds one-stop reward options via Manila to Boracay, Cebu, Palawan and other leisure destinations, along with broader access to North America and … Read more
Travel bosses share insights In light of a peace deal between Iran and the United States reached yesterday, Intrepid Managing Director ANZ, Brett Mitchell is hopeful the milestone will precipitate a change in travel restrictions in the Middle East. “As conditions evolve, we hope ofÏcial travel advice will continue to reflect the situation on the … Read more
The first thing you notice when you hit the Aussie outback is the colours. That deep, almost rusty red that feels so distinctly Australian it’s hard to explain unless you’ve seen it properly; the wide-open blue of the sky, going on forever. It feels vast, relentless and totally mesmerising. In the midst of this, The … Read more
Bali has topped a new May 2026 study of the best girls’ summer trip destinations, scoring 100 ahead of Phuket and Crete on safety, activities and daily cost. Bali has topped a new global ranking of the best destinations for a summer girls’ trip, finishing ahead of Phuket and Crete. The study from small-ship cruise company Sail Croatia scored 10 … Read more
Jetstar and Qantas have confirmed launch routes from Western Sydney International, flying to Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The inaugural flight, JQ362, departs at 11am on 25 October 2026 bound for Gold Coast Airport, making Jetstar the first commercial passenger airline to take off from Australia’s newest international airport, with Qantas to follow next … Read more
Queenslanders chasing snow now have more direct ways to reach the slopes from this month, with Jetstar and Air New Zealand both launching seasonal Brisbane to Queenstown services in June. Jetstar flies first. Its direct Brisbane to Queenstown service starts on 15 June, operating three times a week through the snow season to the end of September. … Read more
First Published by Oceania Cruises in Australia & New Zealand From bright red deserts and rugged canyons to iconic cityscapes and a thriving dining scene, the land Down Under offers so much to experience, not to mention a bevy of natural and cultural UNESCO World Heritage sites. Whether you’re in need of some travel inspiration or … Read more
The Joy of Travelling Well – a new global campaign and evolved brand expression that reflects Oceania Cruises continued commitment to intentional, enriching travel at sea. As traveller expectations continue to evolve, modern luxury is increasingly defined not by excess, but by depth, intention, and a sense of ease. The Joy of Travelling Well captures Oceania … Read more
Aussies will soon have a new way to fly to Asia with the arrival of Starlux Airlines in Australia. Starlux launched just six years ago and has come a considerable way since then. Based in Taipei, the carrier already has an extensive network of Asian destinations, flies to multiple US ports and even operates a handful … Read more
These Articles first appeared in TRAVEL DAILY Qantas Gold Coast – Auckland Qantas Airways is launching new direct flights from the Gold Coast to Auckland. Qantas Flight QF209 will depart Gold Coast on Tuesday, Thursday at 2:15pm and Arrive in Auckland at 7:20pm. Return flights from Auckland will depart the same days at 11:05am and … Read more
This article by Mark Harada first appeared in KarryOn A lot can change in 20 years, especially when it comes to where Australians choose to travel. In March 2006, Indonesia barely scraped into our top 10 most popular destinations abroad, Japan hardly registered with Aussie travellers, and the UK outranked almost everywhere in Asia. Fast … Read more
