Latest travel news.
Worldwide travel news and events to keep you up-to-date, whether it be new hotels, new airline routes or new spas, we will have it here. Updated monthly.
Tourists are being targetted by gangs after using money exchange shops at the airport. A French citizen was recently shot and robbed, and police report other occurances of this nature.
Bali Holiday Inn.
The first Indonesian Holiday Inn resort will be opening in March. The Baruna Bali resort will feature 195 rooms and suites, a spa of course, and is the only hotel in the area with direct access to a white, sandy beach. It is only 10 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from the capital Denpasar.
A380 flights from Oz to UK.
Quantas are now flying 3x weekly, using the much applauded A380, from Sydney to the UK, via Singapore. Flights will be on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with the return Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Maldives now open!
All Maldavian atolls are to be opened to tourism, says new president Mohammed Nasheed. "The old restrictions are out of touch with the modern world."
Dehli taxis dodgy.
Dehli police have warned tourists only to use taxis that use the pre-paid scheme. Tourist abductions, robberies and murders are happening to often and police cannot control touts and unspecified tranportation from the main terminal at peak times.
Dominion Republic fraud.
Credit card fraud in the Dominion republic continues to surge, particularly amongst expats. Travellers are being told to avoid using any type of credit or debit card.
New Roman Forum charge.
For the first time in 10 years - to pay for further work - there will be a charge to enter the Roman Forum. it will be included in a single ticket comprising the Colosseum and Palatine Hill.
The authorities will also be opening the Palace of Emporer Augustus atop Palatine Hill, after decades of restoration.
Jakarta, Indonesia, drink-spiking problems.
Indonesian police report an increase in drink-spiking. Men are being targetted in clubs and nightspots. Tourists are being warned to make sure that any bottled beverages served are sealed and opened in front of you.
Big names in Beijing.
The heart of Beijing - the central China district - now beats with two more big names; both the Ritz Carlton and JW Marriot have opened state-of-the-art hotels.
Mandarin Oriental for Milan.
The first Mandarin Oriental brand hotel to open in Italy, will be on the Via Monte di Pieto in Milan, the expected opening date 2010.
Emirates Palace opens new spa.
The new Anantara Spa at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi is located in the West Wing of the Palace, and blends Middle Eastern opulence with Asian elegance and treats guests to an unsurpassed experience of luxury, serenity and wellness. The Spa features 7 stunning rooms and suites, which are available for single or double occupancy. The decor combines soothing water elements, soaring arches and domes to create a luxurious retreat.
New spa at Fiji Islands resort.
Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort is introducing its new spa bure and two spa packages.
The resort’s new open-air spa bure overlooks the pristine Savusavu Bay and was designed by the resort’s general manager, Karen Taylor. To celebrate, the resort is offering two extended spa packages, Tropical Treat and Pacific Paradise, which bring together several complementary treatments inspired by Fiji’s lush tropics and warm hospitality.