Health & Leisure

Phuket to welcome new water park

: Health & Leisure; Tuesday, 21 August 2018

The Phuket, Thailand tourism industry has received a boost with the unveiling of Blue Tree Phuket, a US$40 million multi-dimension water park and entertainment complex in Cherng Talay.

Bali Hotels Association says island okay for tourists

: Health & Leisure; Tuesday, 21 August 2018

The Bali Hotels Association (BHA) has issued an update following two further large earthquakes in Lombok.

Emirates launches pet product

: Health & Leisure; Monday, 20 August 2018

Dubai-based Emirates has introduced a special 'domestic pet transport' service called 'Emirates Pets', featuring door to door transportation across its SkyCargo network of 160-plus destinations.

Turkey now better value for money

: Health & Leisure; Wednesday, 15 August 2018

Travellers to Turkey could save on the overall cost of their trips because of the fall in the value of the lira.

Brain cancer fundraiser still open

: Health & Leisure; Tuesday, 14 August 2018

Holiday packages, gift hampers and jewellery all were up for grabs at the Beanies for Brain Cancer fundraising event, which was held in Victoria Point, Queensland. The event, supported by TravelManagers, was organised by personal travel manager (PTM) Erin Ross and her children, Maia and Ryley, with the support of other PTMs around Australia who either assisted with the event or donated to the fund.

Fairmont opens Ubika Day Spa

: Health & Leisure; Tuesday, 14 August 2018

Coinciding with its 30th birthday celebrations, Fairmont Resort & Spa Blue Mountains, New South Wales Australia has officially opened its Ubika Day Spa, making it one of the largest, purpose-built day spa facilities in Australia.

Officially opened by hotel owner doctor Jerry Schwartz, the two-storey spa and wellness retreat boasts 16 treatment rooms with their own showers and four couples’ rooms including one deluxe couples room with private spa bath.

Tigerair Australia re-launches Hobart-Gold Coast service

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 09 August 2018

Tigerair Australia will re-commence flights between Hobart and the Gold Coast, Queensland from 30 October 2018.

Cape Otway to light up for International Lighthouse Weekend

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 09 August 2018

Australia’s Cape Otway Lightstation in Victoria is preparing to dust off its original Fresnel lens so it can be lit for the first time in 20 years in celebration of its 170th birthday on 18 August.

Starting at 1800hrs sharp, the event is planned to coincide with International Lighthouse Weekend and will allow a limited number of ticket holders access to climb the tower to experience this once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity.

Work starts on new Virgin Australia Melbourne terminal

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 09 August 2018

Construction has begun on Virgin Australia’s new domestic terminal at Melbourne Airport’s Terminal 3 (T3), where new software will allow passengers to check themselves in and print boarding passes and baggage tags. New service pods and service desks also will be installed.