Travel Trends News

Passengers are advised to check below their seats, in seat pockets and overhead compartments thoroughly before disembarking, said a spokesman for Sats.

Have you forgotten something?Ground handler Sats revealed that it recovered over 38,000 items on planes last year – up from 32,000 in 2015 and more than...

Beijing issued highest fog alert for second day

Beijing issued highest fog alert for second daySmog-hit Beijing has issued its highest red fog alert for a second day on Wednesday after weeks of choking winter pollution.

Astinger first aid station relief on a beach in Australia.

Ninth suspected irukandji jellyfish sting on Fraser IslandA snorkeller was hospitalised after the ninth suspected irukandji jellyfish sting at Queensland’s Fraser Island in under a...

Selfie alert: Beware of crocodiles

Selfie alert: Beware of crocodilesA French tourist was bitten by a crocodile as she was trying to take a “selfie” of herself and her husband at a waterfall in...

The world’s icons – all dressed up for the festive season

The world’s icons – all dressed up for the festive seasonChristmas is only a few days away and, while some cities throw up a tree and string a few lights around town a few destinations...

The lost (at least for Americans) island of Bali

Where in the world is Bali?Google has published its list of the most frequently searched keywords and questions of 2016 and the Indonesian island of Bali...

Thailand gets tough on international crime at tourist hotspots

Thailand gets tough on international crime at tourist hotspotsThailand’s immigration department has announced a crackdown on illegal activity at tourist sites throughout the country.

Airplane restroom access for disabled under scrutiny

Airplane restroom access for disabled under scrutinyAn advisory group to the US Transportation Department (DOT) has reached an agreement designed to improve lavatory access for...

A close shave at Changi, anyone?

A close shave at Changi, anyone?Male travellers passing through Singapore’s Changi Airport in the next few weeks may want to leave time for a quick hair trim...

Phuket airport upgrade paves way for passenger influx

Phuket airport upgrade paves way for passenger influxRenovation of old terminals at Phuket airport and an increase in international flights are set to further stimulate growth of...