St Helena, one of the world’s remotest islands, has announced that its national treasure, Jonathan the Tortoise will be celebrating his 190th birthday from 2nd to 4th December 2022. Jonathan the Tortoise is the oldest known living land animal on earth, and also the oldest chelonian ever recorded. Born in
Fred. Holidays Rail Journeys has added three new itineraries combining a Star Clippers tall ship sailing with epic rail journeys. The itineraries will take place on the luxury Al Andalus, affectionately known as ‘The Spanish Palace on Wheels’, and the stunning Hiram Bingham, a Belmond train in Peru. Itineraries include:
Sunlife Mauritius has been recognized in three categories in The World Luxury Travel Awards 2022, with three accolades for Sugar Beach, Long Beach and La Pirogue. The World Luxury Hotel Awards recognises hotels, spas, restaurants and travel establishments for world-class service excellence. Winners were announced on 22 October 2022 in
Chile has been awarded the ‘Best Green Destination In The World’ at the 29th World Travel Awards. This is the third time that the title has been awarded to Chile – the country bagged the same title in 2019 and 2020. Chile surpassed Peru, Ecuador, Madagascar and Norway in the
Silversea Cruises has sponsored a physical education integration programme in Puerto Williams, Chile, for disabled children at the Puerto Williams School in a remote Chilean town. The company commissioned and donated the new mobility equipment as part of its comprehensive destination programme. Conrad Combrink, Senior Vice President of Expeditions, Destination
Royal Caribbean has begun its first season in Queensland with the arrival of Quantum of the Seas at the new Brisbane International Cruise Terminal. Holidaymakers and their families can set their sights on a line-up of 2- to 13-night adventures to the Australian coast, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
