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International tourists won’t be returning to Australia until 2022

Australia’s prime minister said tourists won’t be welcomed back until next year, with skilled migrants and students set to be given higher priority for entry.

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Autumn in Saint Petersburg, a time to take in the diverse urban culture

In partnership with Committee for Tourism Development of Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg knows how to surprise. It’s a city of magnificent museums with streets full of atmosphere that make you feel like you can actually touch its deep and complex history.

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Updated 2021 astronomy calendar: Eclipses, supermoons and meteors

We take to the skies to find out about the main celestial events in 2021 including shooting stars, blue moons and planetary conjunctions.

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Australia to reopen to international travellers in November

Australia is set to restart international travel next month once the country hits its 80% vaccination target, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Friday.

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Which airlines are committing to help passengers get compensation?

Sixteen major airlines have committed to improving compensation rights for passengers whose flights were cancelled due to the pandemic.

People

This commercial pilot has joined the mile-high-photo club

In-flight movies aren’t for everyone, this KLM pilot has been taking photographs from 30,000 feet.

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An oasis among the dunes: Dubai's desert lakes

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Al Qudra is a beautiful oasis on the outskirts of Dubai set alongside the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. We venture through the rolling sand dunes to show you the visual spectacle of its artificial lakes.

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Eco-tourism in Georgia, a boost for the economy and for the environment

In partnership with Batumi Georgia

Georgia's Colchic rainforests and wetlands have just been recognised by UNESCO and added to its World Heritage List. The country is now looking to further protect the unique biodiversity of this area whilst boosting the economy with eco-tourism.

Destinations

Sri Lanka: Everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip

Sri Lanka is blessed with magnificent landscapes, historic capitals and temples - it is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here's why you should visit.

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Watch back: St. Petersburg is in full bloom for Festival of Flowers

In partnership with Committee for Tourism Development of Saint Petersburg

This year the St. Petersburg Festival of Flowers draws its inspiration from the UEFA European Football Championship.

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Wakesurfing in Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Wake surfing is one of the fastest-growing sports in Dubai. Come along for the ride as we take to the water to surf, and, we also meet some of the professionals that visit the city to train in the year-round sunshine.

Destinations

This Caribbean island is open...but only to the rich

A holiday on the volcanic island requires a $70,000 salary and an open calendar, but things are about to change.

Destinations

These are the 10 most stunning lagoons in the world

See Mother Nature in all her glory at these beautiful lagoon locations.

Green News

Will China ever build an underwater train all the way to the US?

The project would allow travellers to get to North America in just two days.

Experiences

Meet the youngest man to visit every country in the world

We catch up with James Asquith, CEO, Guinness World Record holder and big believer in the resilience of the travel industry in a post-pandemic world.

Experiences

This is the ultimate ‘green list’ gap year destination list

Places like Iceland, Austria, Croatia and Canada aren't necessarily the textbook gap year, but all feature on the green list and can be booked right now.

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Airbnb rival hopes to revolutionise holiday home rentals in Europe

A new booking system from Expedia’s home rental platform is boosting availability across the travel industry.

Eco-Innovation

These hybrid airships are the low-carbon future of travel

Our skies could soon be filled with these updates on the blimp, and they are safer than ever before

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Greece's tourism sector made the best recovery this summer

Nearly 480,000 flights took off in the EU last month, compared to 696,000 in August 2019.

Experiences

What's the truth behind the Titanic sinking? Visit Belfast to find out

Experience the Titanic sinking at this immersive visitor centre in Northern Ireland.