Captain Cook Cruises Fiji has announced a new era of small-ship luxury expedition cruising in Fiji. MS Caledonian Sky will replace MV Reef Endeavour and embark on a raft of new high-end cruise experiences not yet seen in Fiji. MS Caledonian Sky will start exploring Fiji from November 11, 2023, and will sail from Nadi.…
The Dominican Republic Sets All-Time Tourist Arrival Record: Here’s Where Travelers Are Headed
The Dominican Republic’s tourism industry is off to an incredible start this year. The country is smashing tourist numbers month over month, proving more visitors than ever are choosing the Dominican Republic as a vacation destination. With a beautiful and diverse landscape, an endless choice of activities, and welcoming people, it is easy to see…
Americans Can Now Get A Visa On Arrival Traveling To This Fascinating Destination In Africa
One of the least-visited destinations in North Africa, Algeria is finally relaxing some of its visa requirements in an attempt to boost tourism in the Sahara. From 2023, Americans and other foreign visitors will no longer need to submit an application for an entry permit at the Consulate traveling to the country’s most fascinating region.…
Qatar resumes Visa on Arrival starting 23 Dec
Starting December 23, Qatar’s Visa on Arrival policies will be reinstated, replacing Hayya card requirements. Visitors from more than 95 nationalities can enjoy Visa on Arrival and explore the burst of new attractions that have opened in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. With its distinctive combination of cool weather, pristine…
Countdown To Norwegian Spirit’s Australian Arrival
The long-awaited brand-new Norwegian Spirit will finally dock in Sydney on 21 December. Norwegian Spirit’s arrival in Australia symbolises Norwegian Cruise Line’s long-awaited return to Australian waters after nearly three years of absence. The culmination of a USD$100m restoration was the most costly in Norwegian Cruise Line history. The Norwegian Spirit has been renovated with…
VFS Global: Thai eVisa on arrival applications from India rose 7 times in 2022
VFS Global has observed steady increase in demand for Thai e-Visa on arrival applications from India. Between March 2022, (when the Indian government restarted scheduled international flights) and October 2022, applications increased by 7 times. In 2019, VFS Global in partnership with the Immigration Bureau of Thailand launched the eVisa On Arrival (eVOA) service. “The…
Wizz Air celebrates arrival of 170th airbus aircraft
Wizz Air celebrated the arrival of its 170th Airbus aircraft, which will support operations at Catania International Airport. Wizz Air operates a fleet of ultramodern Airbus A320 family aircraft and is the largest operator of this aircraft type in Europe. Owain Jones, chief development officer at Wizz Air, said: “We are currently the largest operator of…
Cancun Airport Arrival Tips That Travelers Need To Know
It’s no doubt that one of North America’s biggest tourist airports will come with a hectic arrival experience. So far in 2022, Cancun International Airport has welcomed a new record of over 20 million international tourists. The airport is also the most popular gateway to Mexico for U.S. and Canadian travelers; we recently reported that…
Random Testing On Arrival In Canada Could Force Tourists To Quarantine
Although a majority of the Western World has dropped all of their entry requirements already, tourists visiting Canada still risk being sent to quarantine when randomly selected for testing on-arrival and given a positive Covid result – even if no longer infectious. Whether you’re vaccinated or recovered, Canada makes no distinction. From the onset of…
Thailand To Offer Longer Visa On Arrival To Attract More Travelers
Thailand is set to offer travelers longer visas on arrival in order to attract great numbers back to its shores in the coming months. Once one of the most visited countries in the world – home to 2019’s most visited city in Bangkok – the country has struggled to welcome tourists back in the types…
