Rotorua Labour weekend: Thousands of mountain bikers in town for Whaka 100

“This year we are hoping to increase that number even more with a record number of participants and more countries represented this year.” Competing riders were from New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, China, Taiwan, Japan, the UK, Puerto Rico,...

We live in a sailboat and travel the world full-time... but our lifestyle isn't as glamorous as you'd think

A couple who sold their home to live on a sailboat and travel the world full time has opened up about the harsh realities of their lifestyle - from enduring life-threatening storms to getting stranded in the middle of the ocean while thousands of...

Travel insights from expedition leader Paul Rose

Paul Rose preparing for an Arctic Dive. Image: Pete West Expedition leader Paul Rose shares how science, logistics and adventure come together on some of the world’s most ambitious explorations Paul Rose’s travel insights • Plan your travels like...

Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025: Crete Ranks 8th, Travel and Tour World Reveals

NEW YORK (PRNewswire) – Travel and Tour World (TTW), one of the world’s leading B2B travel media platforms unveils the “Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025.” This feature highlights thirty standout islands captivating travelers this...

A guide to Tahiti and French Polynesia

With its gorgeous tropical islands, cerulean lagoons and a vibrant, community-oriented culture, French Polynesia is the kind of travel destination daydreams are made of. It’s located in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Australia and...

Isaac Heeney: Sydney Swans superstar pops the question to girlfriend Steffanie Waters in French Polynesia

Sydney Swans gun and AFL superstar Isaac Heeney announced his bombshell engagement to partner Steffanie Waters The 29-year-old has fallen short of finals success in recent years after Sydney’s grand final loss in 2024 and missing the eight...

Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025, Revealed by Travel and Tour World

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2025 -- Travel and Tour World (TTW), one of the world's leading B2B travel media platforms unveils the "Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025."This feature highlights thirty standout islands captivating travelers this...

Flying 12 hours in Cathay Pacific business class — an honest review of the $6000 experience

Breadcrumb Trail Links Shopping Essentials Travel Travel Guide Travel International Cathay Pacific proves it's one of the best airlines in the world but there’s room for improvement I flew from Hong Kong to Vancouver in Cathay Pacific business...

The Bali-alternative holiday destination set to be big next year is scrapping visas for Brits

THE bucket list destination of Sri Lanka is set to get rid of complicated visas for British travellers. The country that's even smaller than Ireland has revealed it has scrapped its lengthy visa for a much simpler ETA application. 4 Sri Lanka is...

'I've travelled to 100 countries and this is my favourite destination'

A woman who has travelled to 100 countries revealed that there is one destination above all others that stands out. Marta Luisa García, 52, has spent a lot of her life traversing the globe visiting everywhere from Namibia to the great cities of...

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS NAME PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES 'BEST SMALL CRUISE' FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2025 -- For the second year in a row, Paul Gauguin Cruises has been voted Best Small Cruise in Condé Nast Traveler's2025 Readers' Choice Awards. French Polynesia's destination expert received the top honor based on more than...

The best places to travel between Christmas and New Year’s Eve

The week between Christmas and New Year’s can feel a bit like the twilight zone. The kids are out of school, your inbox is quiet, your fridge is full of leftovers, and you’re never quite sure what day it is. This delightfully disorienting period –...

Accor celebrates NRL Grand Final 2025 as tourism success

Accor reports record 98% hotel occupancy in Sydney during the 2025 NRL Grand Final, highlighting live sport’s tourism impact. SYDNEY – Accor, has described the 2025 NRL Grand Final as a major tourism success, citing exceptional hotel occupancies...

From Silk Road to Blue Pacific: Tourism as a Bridge to Shared Prosperity

Tourism has always been about connection. From the ancient Silk Road to the vast ocean highways of the Blue Pacific, it links cultures, fosters understanding, and creates prosperity through shared journeys. The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO)...

Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces 2027 Family Program Voyages

Paul Gauguin Cruises is building upon its Moana Explorer Program with 12 voyages scheduled for 2027 on m/s Paul Gauguin. The complimentary program, developed in partnership with Te mana o te moana, the South Pacific’s leading marine education and...

Our pick of the world’s best cruise lines to suit every style of traveller

Choosing a cruise can be complicated. There are countless lines and ships to choose from and each has its own appeal and target audience. Some go all-out to entertain families, with kids’ clubs, extravagant theatre shows, water slides and...

To reach an untouched paradise, you need to travel on this unique ship

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How to decide which South Pacific island is best for your next trip

The South Pacific confounds even the savviest map buffs with its splatter of dots spread across the world's biggest ocean. What you can't tell from a map, or even most tourist brochures is that these palm-laden pinpricks are as diverse as the...

Luxury Travel Advisors Reveal the 5 Biggest Travel Trends for 2026

5 Travel Trends That Will Be Huge in 2026 mariusz_prusaczyk - Getty ImagesFor travel lovers, the world awaits like never before, according to the experts at Virtuoso. The global travel agency network, which annually surveys its members, offers its...

5 Travel Trends That Will Be Huge in 2026

For travel lovers, the world awaits like never before, according to the experts at Virtuoso. The global travel agency network, which annually surveys its members, offers its latest look into 2026 and beyond—and it’s a tantalizing one. The...