It would appear that the government is finally feeling some pressure around a Tasman travel bubble and industry speculation suggests an announcement is imminent and we may see a Tasman bubble from mid April. We are taking pre-enquiry/booking requests now!

Following on from the New Zealand Government’s announcement today, the Auckland region will join the rest of the country at Alert Level 1 from midday today, 12 March 2021. Check out what to expect as well as an update on flying to Australia.

Travel to France is now allowed for New Zealand and Australian Passport Holders.

Effective from Friday 12 March 2021 quarantine-free travel from New Zealand to Australia will resume, however there are new requirements, continue ready! We are here to help you understand the new travel rules.

Finding solutions for our clients is what we do! Check out our latest story detailing the epic timeline to get two clients stuck in Bali up to Europe before the borders closed. It was intense, stressful and time critical! There are many more stories that we could write about over the last month, that demonstrates how the role of a travel advisor is going to be even more important, more critical than before. I don’t believe that the new issues around border controls, additional security, reduced transit options will go away anytime soon. Travellers will need a travel advisor by their side, researching, supporting and offering solutions as we all start to travel again in the ‘new norm’.

MEDICAL COVER RELATED TO COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) - UPDATED 06 MARCH 2020

Introducing Regent Seven Seas brand new ship, Splendor

Watch this new INSIDELUXURY video and get all the details on what's new at Celebrity Cruises

Quay Travel's Aurelie recently boarded the Viking Sun - read on for her report from the ship, plus hot insider tips and recommendations.