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New Zealanders are able to jet off again to New Caledonia!!
New Zealanders are able to jet off again to New Caledonia’s shores for the perfect French Pacific holiday! Today, Aircalin relaunched its Auckland-Noumea service on May 8th as part of a weekly service (every Sunday) which will extend to three…
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Samoa is ready for the travel explosion
The Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) has been working behind the scenes with local operators and national bodies to ensure it is ready for the influx of travellers in the coming months. A series of developments and new processes have been…
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THE MATAVAI RESORT IN NIUE GEARS UP TO WELCOME GUESTS BACK
Excitement is building on the island as the Scenic Matavai Resort Niue team prepares to welcome back their first international guests to the island in over two years. The recent announcement by the Niuean Government to bring forward the border…
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FIJI DROPS PRE-DEPARTURE COVID-19 TESTING REQUIREMENTS
In welcome news for travellers to Fiji, from Sunday 1 May, fully vaccinated visitors into Fiji will no longer be required to produce a COVID-19 pre-departure PCR or Rapid Antigen Test, the Fijian Government today announced. The change applies to…
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Niue quarantine-free travel now 27 June
Niue has brought forward its quarantine-free travel dates – now permitting travel from New Zealand to Niue from 27 June. Resumption of weekly passenger flights will also commence from Monday 27 June. Quarantine-free travel to Niue (those who also meet…
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Club Med Announces Reopening of Bali Resort with
Club Med, the pioneer of Premium All-Inclusive holidays, has announced the reopening of Club Med Bali, featuring an all-new repertoire of activities and programmes. Nestled in a luxuriant garden on Paradise Island, Club Med Bali will welcome guests of all…
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Niue has announced a stepped plan toward reopening
Niue has announced a stepped plan toward reopening, with quarantine free travel (albeit for limited numbers of arrivals) set to begin on 11 July. It is envisaged that weekly passenger flights will begin to Niue on 8 August, again with…
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Fiji’s entry requirements relaxed
“The timing for the Fijian Government’s decision to relax Fiji’s entry requirements could not be better as we head into the best time of year to visit Fiji. We’re already projecting big arrivals numbers over the coming months and now…
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Tourism Leaders Call for Urgent Action to Protect the Oceans
Tourism’s central role in advancing the Blue Economy was highlighted as UNWTO chaired a special session and joined a Heads of State panel at the One Ocean Summit, hosted by the French Presidency this week. In a session on “Tourism…
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Tips for flying New Zealanders as world opens up to intrepid travellers again
With New Zealand’s border restrictions set to loosen in 2022, Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) is reminding New Zealanders that travel in the time of COVID-19 will still be very different to that seen pre-pandemic. Getting all the details right…
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