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Thursday, July 29, 2021

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Headline News

38-year-old Adriana Midori Takara who died from COVID tried ‘multiple times to get vaccinated

The finger of blame for the death of Adriana Midori Takara points directly at the Federal Government and hence directly at Scott Morrison, the PM for the disastrous vaccine rollout … Continue Reading

United Flight Evacuated After Teen AirDropped Photo of Air Gun

A teen caused a United Airlines flight to be evacuated after he AirDropped an image of a gun to other passengers. Passengers were removed from the plane and rescreened, NBC Bay Area reported. It was determined that the image wasn’t new, and the gun wasn’t in the teenager’s possession. … Continue Reading

Ship Ahoy! Planning ahead during Covid-19 cloud-cover. Mark Sheehan says it’s almost as good as going along!

 I can hear the announcement right now…Welcome Aboard Queen Elizabeth!

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Vaccines do work, so check this article out, listen to the experts, mask up and get vaccinated!

I am determined not to listen to any more so-called experts in infectious diseases, qualified through Facebook, and neither should you! … Continue Reading

The US Warns Against Travel to the UK as COVID-19 Spike Continues

US citizens have been warned against travel to the UK over spiraling coronavirus cases. The UK was placed on the highest level of the United States travel guidance – “Level 4: Very High” – on Monday, warning that even fully-vaccinated travellers could be at risk. … Continue Reading

Car Rental News

Coromal Have Just Launched a Brand New Semi Off-Road Caravan

The Thrill Seeker is the latest addition to the Seeker Series from this renowned, Aussie caravanning brand. With a semi-off-road option on offer, Coromal will now be able to offer caravanners of Australia even more freedom and independence when they hit the road. … Continue Reading

Covid-19 News

Delta Variant Stops European Tourism in its Tracks, Leaving Seaside Destinations in Crisis

Once again, Europe is locked in new restrictions because of the spread of the Delta Variant and, as a result, tourist demand is slowing down: after months of cautious reopening and optimistic signs of recovery, tourism in Europe is suffering another forced stop, right in the middle of what was already a very lean summer season. … Continue Reading

Cruise News

Check out Virgin’s Valiant Lady’s Black Mermaid

In usual Virgin dramatic style, the bow design of the Valiant Lady, Virgin Voyages’ second ship, featuring a glamorous Black mermaid with a report by US Travel Weekly saying Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady’s Black mermaid “captures the energy of a woman moving confidently towards her dreams”. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• PONANT launches New Social Media Toolkit for agents

• Tassie bakery looks forward to the cruise industry worth $5 billion a year coming back.

• Former Tassie village police officer at Richmond Gaol calls for return of cruises

• Celebrity Millennium sets course for Alaska

Hotel News

Luxury Hotel Destination: The Bodrum EDITION

Long a leader of Turkey’s culinary revolution, The Bodrum EDITION launched by Ian Schrager, in partnership with Marriott International, is delighted to announce new chef collaborations and a pop-up into its culinary calendar for the upcoming season. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Hotel News

• Rediscover Istanbul this Summer with City Experiences Expertly Curated by Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

• TIME Hotels’ innovative CSR 2021 plan right on track

• Preferred Hotels & Resorts Announces Next Phase Of WHERE NEXT? Global Campaign with Hotel Buyout Experiences

Visit Middle East News

Doha overtakes Dubai

In the battle to be the pre-eminent travel hub in the Middle East, the latest research from ForwardKeys, which has the world’s freshest and most comprehensive flight booking data, reveals that in the first half of 2021, Doha seized and consolidated a lead over Dubai. In the period 1st January to 30th June, the volume of air tickets issued for travel via Doha was 18% higher than it was through Dubai; and that relationship looks set to continue. Current bookings for the second half of the year through Doha are 17% higher than through Dubai. … Continue Reading