Qantas customers are now able to use their personal electronic devices such as smart phones, tablets and music players in flight mode, for the duration of each flight, providing uninterrupted access to work and entertainment. Qantas was approved to revise its personal electronic device policy by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority today following new guidance on the
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Travel sparks the imagination – before, during, and after a trip, in ways we may not even realise. In this “How To Travel Better” issue of Virtuoso Life, you’ll not only find inspiration for your next trip, but for travel done right. From advisor tips and tricks to the ultimate holidays to the best products, gadgets,
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Taj Group, one of Asia’s finest and most well-known luxury hotel groups will open Taj Dubai in December of 2014. Renowned and loved for the lifestyle and luxury it offers, Taj Hotels provides guests with legendary service and authentic experiences. Taj Dubai, located in the prestigious Burj Khalifa downtown area, is surrounded by a futuristic
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Maldives is one of the world’s most romantic destinations for honeymooners and couples in search of time alone together, especially if you add a champagne barefoot lifestyle to the mix, such as that offered by Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives. Arriving is part of the romance, for the resort is located on its
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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced mobile boarding passes on select routes for guests using its mobile online check-in facility. The new program offers increased check-in options, reduces paper wastage, eliminates the risk of boarding pass loss, and enables the storage of multiple boarding passes on one mobile device.
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Qantas and Jetstar have been named the two leading airlines in the Australia-Pacific region in the 2014 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Qantas was awarded Best Airline Australia-Pacific for the second year in a row and Jetstar Airways awarded Best Low Cost Airline Australia-Pacific. Qantas also received the accolade for the Best Premium Economy Class Catering.
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The Peninsula Hotels has revealed a first glimpse of the much anticipated Peninsula Paris. The hotel on Avenue Kleber in the 16th arrondissement, will open on 1 August and has been lovingly transformed from an original 1908 grande hotel into a glamorous 21st century palace hotel. An eclectic collection of French and international art works contrasts contemporary
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Thousands of readers shared their travel aspirations in the annual Virtuoso Life Travel Dreams Survey, and the results are published in this issue. Over time, we’ve evolved from focusing solely on the travel destinations that top the lists to also considering the travellers themselves. We’re fascinated by your travels. Every one of you has a story to
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Sunreef Mooloolaba is launching an Australian first – the opportunity to swim with the captivating humpback whales. Australians have long had a love affair with these gentle giants and now people have the opportunity to see them from a very different perspective on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Sunreef Whale Encounter Supervisor Dan Hart said Sunreef was
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Just weeks after opening the magnificent new double suite at Zarafa Camp, located in the private 350,000 acre Selinda Reserve in Botswana, the suite, called the Dhow Suites, has already earned critical acclaim and the award for “Best Safari House in Botswana.” “At Great Plains Conservation we believe that stories are important and those told