CARLA AND JIM BOERMAN of Walworth, N.Y., have been campers for nearly two decades, starting when their twin daughters, who are now in college, were just 18 months old. Their family has stayed in Yellowstone and Yosemite , and they’ve sampled campgrounds in New York and neighboring states, graduating fStaterom pop-ups to small travel trailers […]
I swallow nervously. It’ll be my turn soon and I can’t remember whether I should turn the bowl clockwise or anti-clockwise. I’ve also forgotten the phrase I’m supposed to repeat back to the pourer and exactly how and when I have to bow. The expectant eyes of our hosts two immaculately dressed Japanese women are […]
Up to 80 passengers flying from Melbourne have been left stranded after Shanghai airport officials quarantined two separate flights over swine flu fears.Around 40 passengers on Air China flight CAO-178 from Melbourne to Shanghai and 41 passengers and crew from a Qantas flight QF129 have been confined to Shanghai hotels after a Chinese national on […]
The banks of London’s “dirty old river” Thames are being transformed into the golden sands of Bondi beach, to promote NSW.The G’Day UK campaign aims to promote not only tourism but also Australian innovation and industry.Eighty tonnes of sand has been dumped beside the Thames to recreate the iconic beach, complete with lifeguards, surfboards and […]
The Singapore to Bintan crossing just got faster and more comfortable, after two new ferries were introduced that will cut travelling time by at least 15 minutes, the Straits Times reported. The two new ferries, which cost SG$31 million (US$24million) are also equipped with the latest stabilising technology for a smoother ride, and include business […]
Sydney’s passionate car culture has pushed its livability ranking well below Melbourne in this year’s race of the world’s top 25 cities - although the Victorian capital has been warned it must do more about its urban sprawl.But according to the chic global design and lifestyle magazine, Monocle , if Melbourne manages to improve its […]
Australian tourism officials yesterday defended Britain’s ‘Best Job in the World’ competition winner after he was branded a “whingeing Pom” by media.Tourism Queensland said it had every confidence in Ben Southall after he admitted he would miss England’s long summer days and traditional roast dinners during his caretaker stint on idyllic Hamilton Island.“Ben was asked […]
In a report by the Taiwan news President Ma Ying-jeou outlined his vision for turning Taiwan into a “tourism island” with the concerted effort of the private and public sectors.Addressing the faculty and students of National Kaohsiung Hospitality College, Ma said that in light of the improved relations across the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan can save […]
It’s the ultimate in luxury transport fit for a king.A British design firm is currently working on the interiors for a private Airbus A380 superjumbo VIP jet, under commission from a “Middle Eastern” client.The client remains unknown, but could be Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who became the first person in the world to […]
THE BASICSThere are a few odd things about this W hotel, among them the metal detector at the front door and the fact that some prices are given in euros, some in dollars, and some in Turkish lira. Still, the first W in Europe is a terrific hotel. Not only is it fun to stay […]