Australian Travel & Tourism Professionals

29/06/2025

Travel advice update

Thailand

12:44 am - 28 June 2025

There's an ongoing risk of terrorism in Thailand. Popular tourist areas may be the target of terrorist attacks anywhere across Thailand, including Bangkok and Phuket. Phuket International Airport has increased security measures from 26 June and advised passengers to arrive well ahead of flights. This follows discovery of an explosive device near the airport this week. Thai authorities defused devices in Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga this week and have made related arrests in recent days.

The security situation in Thailand can be unpredictable. Large protests have occurred in Bangkok and other areas. In previous years, large political protests and government crowd control operations have resulted in violence.

Be alert to risks around drink spiking. Don't leave food or drinks unattended. Stay with people you trust at bars, nightclubs and in taxis. See our advice on partying safely while overseas.

Courtesy of
smartraveller.gov.au
Be informed. Be prepared.

22/06/2025

Travel Chaos Triggered by Escalating Israel Iran Tensions

Around 400 flights have been delayed or cancelled across key Middle Eastern airports yesterday as major airlines including Etihad, Emirates, Qatar, Turkish, Saudia and more grapple with escalating Israel-Iran tensions that have triggered a new wave of regional travel chaos. The disruptions, centered at major aviation hubs in Dubai, Doha, Amman, Istanbul, and Sharjah, stem from rising security threats, airspace instability, and rerouting complications, forcing carriers to delay departures, cancel connections, and rethink flight paths in response to mounting geopolitical uncertainty.

Dubai International Sees Most Delays Amid Regional Pressure
Dubai International Airport, the region’s busiest hub, experienced 179 delayed flights and 8 cancellations. Emirates, the UAE’s flagship carrier, recorded 68 delayed flights, while its budget counterpart FlyDubai reported another 68 disruptions, reflecting the brunt of the operational strain.

03/03/2025

Deluxe 11-Day Japan Foodie Tour with Osaka, Kyoto & Nagoya
Operated by: Luxury Escapes Tours

Overview
Tour style: Deluxe

11 days
8 places
1 country
16 people max.
12+ yrs
Moderate
Fully Guided Tour
4 & 4.5 star hotels

Secure with A$199 deposit

From
A$7,999 /person
Twin room
Valued up to A$24,564
Save -68%

About the Tour
Your tour takes you to:
Osaka
Hiroshima
Takamatsu
Kobe
Okayama
Kobe
Osaka
Kyoto
Nagoya
Tokyo
Sip sake from a centuries-old recipe at a historic brewery, learn the secrets of a savoury Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki pancake with a masterclass from expert chefs and eat as wrestlers do with a chanko nabe or ‘sumo stew’ hot pot. With your knowledgeable English-speaking guide, you’ll uncover the history of Japan’s many temples and castles.
Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and walk through Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Make your way to Fushimi Inari Shrine through the Torii gates, then visit Kyoto for a traditional yudofu hotpot and a matcha tea ceremony by the Uji River. Finally, bring a piece of Japanese culture home in the form of a sake set.

Highlights included
*Taste the Uji region's finest matcha during a tea ceremony
*Learn the secrets of Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki during a class
*Make the pilgrimage through Torii gates to Fushimi Inari, Kyoto's famous Shinto shrine
*23 meals included – 10 breakfasts, six lunches and seven dinners
*Sip sake at one of Japan’s oldest breweries
*Savour a hearty ‘sumo stew’ hot pot, as well as a bowl of yudofu
*Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
*Visit the white Himeji Castle, one of Japan's remaining strongholds of the feudal era
*Celebrate with a complimentary bottle of sake and your sake-drinking set to take home

Available departures
*16-26 May 2025
*10-25 June 2025
*20-30 August 2025
*4-14 September 2025
*17-27 September 2025
*9-19 October 2025
*12-22 November 2025
*10-29 December 2025

Contact us for a full Itinerary
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13/08/2024

Destination: Cadaqués

Discover this iconic home overlooking the Mediterranean in the heart of a private 2-hectare park facing Cap de Creus. Located near Dalí's house, this luxury villa, built in the 1960s, has been fully renovated to blend modernity, refinement, comfort, and technology. It features an infinity pool, direct access to the sea, and can accommodate up to 22 guests with its 10 bedrooms.
Contact us today for availability
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Découvrez cette maison iconique surplombant la Méditerranée au cœur d’un parc privé de 2 hectares face au Cap de Creus. À proximité immédiate de la maison de...

10/07/2024

Reciprocal health care is available in 11 countries. It is not a substitute for travel insurance and does not mean all medical expenses will be paid. Research your destination and know what their policy is.

Here are some things you should know:
🩺 Most agreements specify the care must be urgent and medically necessary.
🩺 They usually need a co-payment from the patient.
🩺 The treating doctor determines if your condition is a 'medical necessity'.
🩺 They do not cover all medical situations.
🩺 You still need to purchase travel insurance.

Read more: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/health/reciprocal-health

09/07/2024

48 Hours in Killarney

Stay - Stunning 19th Century Manor

Visit - .house.Killarney
For over 200 years, seven generations of the Herbert Family were to live at Muckross amassing a fortune from copper mining and becoming established among the upper echelons of Irish society. In 1861 Muckross House played host to the British Monarch Queen Victoria, an event of great pride for the Herberts

Drive - Ring of Kerry, start at Gap of Dunlop and then Molly’s Gap onwards, Breathtaking views

Eat - Ring of Kerry - for the best Wild Atlantic Way Seafood Platter

Highlight - Ring of Kerry - the largest stone fort in Ireland, built in the AD before Christianity. Built to protect the Chieftain’s family, guards & Servants from being bludgeoned, plundered and burnt to death by the Vikings

01/07/2024

***Empty Jet Alert***
From/To: Melbourne to Sydney/Gold Coast/Brisbane/Hamilton Island
Date: Wednesday 3rd July 8am
Aircraft: Legacy 600 or equivalent, 12 passengers
Inclusions: Flight attendant + light refreshments
Price: send us your best offer and escape the cold in style!
Interested?
Email - [email protected]

19/06/2024

***Empty Jet Alert***
From/To: Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Sydney
Date: Sunday 23rd June Morning
Aircraft: Legacy 600 Seats: 13 seats
Inclusions: Flight attendant + light refreshments
Price: Give us your best offer and we will review it based on itinerary!
Interested? Email
[email protected]

31/05/2024

SOUTH PACIFIC Essential Experiences

It can sometimes be challenging to know what the unique experiences are for some islands, or why some packages are better suited to you and your family than others, see below packages and DM or email us for any further information you may require
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27/01/2024

Australia Day style 🩷💙

10/01/2024

A Month in the Med with Azamara 🛳️

Visit 7 countries in 30 days

Fares from only AU$9,435* pp, twin share, save up to $4,425*pp

Special is valid from 05 Jan 2024 to 29 Feb 2024 or until sold out/withdrawn.

30 nights Triple Cruise & stay
Athens, Greece - Barcelona, Spain | 30 July - 29 August 2024

A MONTH IN THE MED Triple Cruise & Stay package includes:
– 4 nights accommodation pre-cruise in Athens at a 5-star hotel with daily breakfast
– Full day tour of Athens with breakfast: From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, you`ll see with this full-day trip all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens. Offering a perfect overview of the modern city, this guided tour will help you get your bearings if this is your first visit to Athens.
– One way transfer from Athens hotel to port
– 22 night triple back-to-back cruise aboard Azamara Pursuit from Athens to Barcelona
– All shipboard main meals
– Complimentary AzAmazing Evenings event on each cruise (on most voyages of seven nights or longer)
– Complimentary select standard spirits, international beers and wines
– Complimentary shipboard bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas
– Complimentary shipboard gratuities for waitstaff, bar staff and housekeeping
– Shipboard self service laundry
– Shuttle service to and from port communities (where available) during cruise
– Onboard Concierge services for personal guidance and reservations
– Port/Govt taxes
– One way transfer from Barcelona port to hotel
– 4 nights accommodation post-cruise in Barcelona at a 5-star hotel with daily breakfast
– Full day tour of Barcelona with hotel pick up: Enjoy an 8-hours tour which includes a complete visit of the best of Barcelona, such as the Passeig de Gracia, an elegant boulevard that hosts a wealth of modernist architecture like La Pedrera and Casa Batllo. Merge yourself in a dream world with Gaudi`s masterpieces, visit the astonishing Sagrada Familia and the wonderful Park Guell.

*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fares at time of publication (05Jan24). Some cabins may have obstructed views. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from their home country

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