Since reopening borders, Australia’s international visitor numbers have been more a trickle than a flood, with many key markets, including China, still missing amid lingering COVID-19 controls, inflation and geopolitical concerns. June data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals outbound travellers are growing at almost three times the rate of inbound, as Australians continue to flock overseas.
Southwest Airlines Expands Partnership with ATPCO.
Though the last day of summer isn’t technically until Sept. 22, for many, the end of summer — and all that comes with it — arrives the Tuesday after Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer. Long weekends, playing hooky for a day at the beach, backyard barbecues, late-night ice cream runs while the sun is still out: There…
The desire for bigger, more extravagant trips has never been greater. In 2022, Google searches for epic destinations skyrocketed, purse strings loosened and recruitment of travel experts reached record numbers. Now more than ever, travelers are planning and fine-tuning their dream trips, with many booking them months — or even years — in advance. In fact, 55% of travelers…
Editor’s note: TPG’s Gene Sloan accepted a free trip from Norwegian Cruise Line to attend the unveiling of Norwegian Prima. The opinions expressed below are entirely his and weren’t subject to review by the line. Here’s a prediction: Eventually, the top decks of Norwegian Cruise Line ships will be entirely devoted to go-kart tracks. There will be no waterslides…
In the fall, few things are more magical than a scenic drive down a tree-lined road awash in color. From deep reds to sunset-like oranges and vibrant yellows, autumn brings so much color into our lives, along with crisp air, light jackets and maybe even a pumpkin spice-something-or-other. If you’re planning a fall foliage getaway for a little leaf-peeping,…
We spend a lot of time encouraging TPG readers to redeem their points and miles for maximum value. On the other hand, we also talk about the best credit cards for cash back or using those to offset payments when you can’t use points and miles. This begs an obvious question from the gap in the middle: Can you…
I am a bit embarrassed to admit that I didn’t transition to using a hard-shell suitcase until I purchased my first suitcase from Away (The Carry-On) in 2021. Until then, I had long used the same soft-shell, black-and-gray carry-on bag that I inherited from the luggage closet in my parent’s basement many years prior. I love my Away suitcase…
Some of the most interesting hotels I’ve stayed in are innovative updates of existing structures that had previous lives. There was the imposing Hotel Katajanokka in Helsinki — which once served as the city’s main prison — and The Murray in Hong Kong — one of the city’s first skyscrapers, which housed government offices for decades before getting a stunning…
Spain has introduced limits on the number of tourists who are allowed to visit its natural attractions, including beaches, national parks and islands.
