Travel

CEOs fight backCruise ships ‘can be among safest places on Earth’

Two of the world’s largest cruise operators insist their ships are no more vulnerable to the spread of the new coronavirus than other public places.

Jonathan Levin and Christopher Palmeri

paris parksGreen oases in the French capital

The green spots of Paris are made for picnicking and pottering around, writes STEVE McKENNA

Steve McKenna

COVID-19Pensive isolation in Perth hotel

Travel writer RONAN O’CONNELL has just returned to Perth with his wife and 10-month-old baby. This is how enforced quarantine went ...

Ronan O'Connell

Takeover turbulenceVirgin sale up in the air as bondholders seek review

The move by the airline’s bondholders throws plans to start generating cash into jeopardy as passengers will be reluctant to book ahead amid uncertainty about the takeover.

Geoffrey Thomas

flight recoveryHow to fly safely in the COVID-19 era

Boeing’s virus safeguards add confidence to air travel, writes MOGENS JOHANSEN

Mogens Johansen

Domestic touringGoing beyond the Aussie farm gate

Meet the makers and be inspired, writes STEPHEN SCOURFIELD

Stephen Scourfield

THRILLS IN THE HILLSAbseil into twilight

MOGENS JOHANSEN is shown the ropes in Greenmount

Mogens Johansen

african island delightStone Town aka Freddie Mercury’s home town

STEVE McKENNA is immersed in the exotic delights of Zanzibar

STEVE McKENNA

‘NO CONFIDENCE’Gunner open to taking Kakadu under NT Government control

CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner said he would be happy to enter into negations to take Kakadu National Park back into NT Government control

Natasha Emeck

WarningCroc spotted at popular tourist swim spot in Kakadu

KAKADU National Park rangers have been scouring a popular swim spot frequented by tourists after a crocodile sighting was reported

Natasha Emeck

‘No confidence’Kakadu in crisis as traditional owners revolt against management

KAKADU National Park is in crisis with Aboriginal traditional owners in revolt against the Federal Government’s Parks Australia and declaring no confidence in several members involved in running the park.

GARY SHIPWAY, Business Editor

Sector backs concernsTop End tourism backs call for Kakadu management changes

THE Territory’s Top End tourism sector has backed the Kakadu board of management’s call for major changes in Parks Australia’s management of the dual world heritage listed Kakadu National Park.

GARY SHIPWAY, gary.shipway@news.com.au

Have your sayAustralian Made designer slams new national logo

Australia’s new wattle-themed national logo has been slammed by the designer of the Australian Made brand identity, and even a member of the team that chose it says it is confusing.

David Mills

RevivalTop-shelf getaways right on our doorstep

After a torrid time during Tasmania’s coronavirus emergency, the North-West is ready to welcome back an influx of local sightseers.

HELEN KEMPTON

Open againNew hope after tourism venture’s double whammy

A tourist attraction that suffered a 13-month closure from the January 2019 bushfires, only to close again three weeks after reopening due to COVID-19 has once again reopened to the public.

Annie McCann

Coronavirus NTBus traveller says they had ‘no checks’ on NT border crossing trip

THE Darwin mother of a self-quarantined bus traveller said she is shocked that no health checks were allegedly made on passengers at stops during the two and half-day journey

GARY SHIPWAY, gary.shipway@news.com.au

Coronavirus NTPassengers on NT virus man’s flight urged to get tested

PASSENGERS on the flight from Melbourne carrying the man diagnosed positive for coronavirus are being urged to get tested if they are concerned

RAPHAELLA SAROUKOS, raphaella.saroukos@news.com.au

Last hoorahWA misses out on final flight of Qantas’ last 747

The airline will farewell the last of its beloved 747s with a series of joy flights and events this month — but Perth will miss out because of COVID-19.

Geoffrey Thomas

Plastic fantastic!The airline that wants you to wear this on your flight

Economy passengers will have to don the face shield and a mask but business class customers will only have to wear them at their own discretion because they enjoy more space and privacy.

Geoffrey Thomas

FARE SALEAirlines launch bargain bonanza with $49 flights

Airlines are slashing fares as low as $49 in a bid to rake in holiday goers, with Jetstar and Virgin both offering huge discounts to popular getaway destinations - but for a limited time only.

Georgia Clark, Maria Bervanakis, David Mills