Travel
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The best of concerts in Dubai
April in Dubai promises to be a month of major concerts: two of the biggest names in entertainment, Bruno Mars and Yanni will perform live, in addition to performances by the American band Train and Katya Apekisheva, one of Europe’s renowned...
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Emirates launches triple daily flights from Dubai to Perth
Emirates recently launched its third daily flight from Dubai to Perth, demonstrating the demand for international flights to and from Western Australia, as well as the airline’s commitment to the state. This ongoing commitment to tourism and trade...
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Special Easter Air Malta promotion
Air Malta has launched a special Easter promotion, whereby it is offering a 10 per cent discount on its published fares on all scheduled flights from October 1 to November 30. Chief commercial officer Philip Saunders said: “Once again, Air Malta is...
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The rhythm of life
Sat downstairs in Leopalds I see prosperity. Inside Mumbai’s most famous bar, large photos of the Eiffel Tower and ancient Greek columns hang beneath the ceiling, just out of reach. People pass by the open windows with a resentful leer. A single...
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Timing is everything on your babymoon
The idea of a babymoon sounds so idyllic; a last chance to walk on the beach hand in hand sans tantrums, drink (virgin) cocktails unmolested and talk for longer than three seconds without being interrupted by a small, squalling offspring. I totally...
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Non-stop Irish dancing
It was more like St Vitus dance than Riverdance. Perhaps I stamped when I should have stomped. Perhaps my bodily fluidity could have been better and my toes more obedient. Perhaps my footwear let me down. Perhaps I should have had proper shoes. But...
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Cuba calling
Christopher Columbus called Cuba “the most beautiful land human eyes have ever seen.” You should call it your next holiday destination. Known for its music, cigars and rum, Cuba is the small Caribbean country with the very large soul. Its most...
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Italy has Europe’s most family-friendly hotels
Maltese planning to escape with the children to Italy during Easter will feel vindicated by the Trip Advisor 2013 Travellers’ Choice Awards for Hotels for Families. Seven of the top 10 hotels in Europe were in Italy, with Cavallino Bianco Family Spa...
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Top 5 stopover stays
Best for resort relaxation Capella Singapore, Singapore. Languishing on Sentosa Island, just a 15-minute taxi hop south of the city centre, Capella Singapore hotel in Singapore feels a relaxing world away. A tranquil resort, the 112-room...
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Leave time for Lima
The Peruvian capital is much more than a gateway to ancient wonders, Helen Raine writes, and it can be cheaper to get there than you may think. Peru is such a big country that it’s easy to let the capital city slide off the itinerary as you rush...
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Jump in and enjoy Tokyo’s insanity
Even on a bullet train Tokyo stretches forever, the apartment blocks stacked on top of each other for a seemingly perennial distance. At 200kph they hurtle past, a continuous blur of urbanity filling the window. I’ve been watching this built-up...
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Sun shines on Sydney
It’s not just the Maltese who have fallen in love with Sydney – Condé Nast Traveller readers have voted it the world’s best city for 10 consecutive years, and it’s not hard to see why. Hidden away on the far side of the world, Sydney-siders are...
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Lufthansa announces summer destinations
Lufthansa has added five new European destinations to its summer schedule: Mahón in Menorca, Jerez de la Frontera in Spain, Varna in Bulgaria and Cardiff and Glasgow in the UK. In the long-haul segment, Lufthansa is launching a new service from...
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Book a cruise bargain now
Cruising has been hitting some rather stormy water lately. There was the Carnival Cruise that capsized off the coast of Italy, resulting in the deaths of over 30 people and traumatising the remainder of the passengers. Then Carnival did it again. A...
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‘I want to have a good time and not worry about the cost’
Name: Colin Zammit LupiAge: 39 years oldOccupation: Actor and singer My best ever trip… It would have to be my six months in the US in 1994-1995. I was there on a student exchange from the University of Malta. While living in the small university...
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Ancient China amid the smog
Entering the country and half my backpack was in ruins. My head torch had malfunctioned, most clothing seams had ripped, and I had 20 batteries that refused to work. I was re-importing the exports, each broken item proudly baring the mark ‘made in...
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Give your heart to San Francisco
Many a traveller has left their heart in San Francisco. With its iconic landmarks, bohemian lifestyle and renowned museums and galleries, it’s not hard to see why. Built around a stunning bay on the northern Pacific coast of California, San...
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Second service for Sydney
Emirates Airlines will add a second Airbus A380 service on the Dubai–Sydney route from June 1. Currently served by a Boeing 777-300ER, deploying two Airbus A380 services will increase capacity by 1,890 seats per week. “Emirates’ decision to commit a...
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Emirates and Qantas unveil joint frequent flyer benefits
Frequent flyers on Qantas and Emirates will be able to redeem points/miles on any part of either network as part of the benefits avail-able through their proposed partnership. This will cover a combined total of more than 175 destinations worldwide.
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Lufthansa offers more Germany flights
Premium German carrier Lufthansa will operate a record number of flights to Malta this summer. Weekly flights between Malta and the airline’s German hubs of Frankfurt and Munich will increase from eight to 19 by August. From April 6, daily flights...
