Being hours ahead of everybody else, except New Zealanders who are spending the turn of the year to 2013 two hours earlier, Australians are one of the first in the world to celebrate the new year.
A Facebook event evidently created by a restless and disconcerted individual urging for mass spiritual suicide on December 21, 2012 has forced the state government of Cordoba, Argentina to close to the public the Uritorco Hill, a mountain allegedly possessing mystical and energetic qualities as well as paranormal phenomena.
As doomsday nears, which according to the Mayan Calendar is just two days away on Dec 21, 2012, even those who have sufficient money to buy shelters, bunkers, highlands properties, or construct underground facilities to survive nuclear radiation have the luxury of time to do so.
Rumors that Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr is cuddling a romance with prime Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio swirl as the two were spotted a few times these past few weeks at parties and clubs.
Hawaiian Airlines has made its first flight call to Brisbane, its second port of call in entire Australia.
Bloody waters due to the red algae bloom have stunned beachgoers at the Bondi Beach in New South Wales Australia on Tuesday. The red algae bloom that surfaced at the eastern suburb shorelines caused the sudden shut down of Bondi Beach, Clovelly Beach and Gordons Bay.
Tourists can experience numerous Cyber Monday travel discounts offered at hotels and cruises during the eventful online shopping day.
On the 8th of November, Priceline.com Inc. informed that it would acquire Kayak Software Corp. for $1.8 billion in cash and stock. The acquisition of Kayak, which is a buying price-comparison site, underlines ongoing changes in the internet travel business.
A video recording posted on YouTube showed an Australian man named Shane Cox courageously getting hold of a squirming shark to lead the dangerous creature back into the ocean for survival. Currently, the footage was seen by more than 3 million viewers on the website.
The Anantara Hotels in Thailand have put on the market a coffee blend prepared from elephant compost. Peculiar as the procedure may sound, the Black Ivory blend still produces a smooth cup of coffee despite the strong scent.
The Melbourne Cup has been touted a global spectacle as it has so far drawn the world's horse racing enthusiasts, trainers, and owners.
As Hurricane Sandy made its way farther to the U.S. northeast coast, its gusty winds brought slippery and thicker snow to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Young Filipino tourists in the age bracket 18 to 30 could soon work legally in New Zealand for 12 months under a working holiday agreement which the Philippines and New Zealand governments signed on Tuesday.
Infrastructure New South Wales (INSW) named on Wednesday 70 projects and reforms that the agency will pursue considered crucial to the state's growth and development.
You may have visited London on a business trip, but taking just a little more time getting really acquainted to the culture of the United Kingdom is worth preparing for on your next visit.
"Jesus had one message... and one message only," said the man with white hair and a white beard, "it was love."
In an effort to protect breeding zones, preserves once open to eco-tourism have been shut down. Critics say it's a misguided effort likely to backfire.
Katie Holmes has never made an effort to avoid the public since surprising ex-husband Tom Cruise by filing for divorce and sole custody of their 6-year-old daughter Suri. But she has never said anything to the press until the much-anticipated New York Fashion Week kicked off last week.
Victoria Beckham pulled off a momentous New York Fashion Week show Sunday morning, receiving a euphoric round of applause from the audience, which includes her husband David Beckham in the front row.
Frequent flyer and wife of former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Therese Rein, topped the list of Qantas passengers who enjoyed free upgrades. A Fairfax investigation showed that Ms Rein, a millionaire businesswoman, got 22 domestic and international upgrades.
Some of the sexiest models in Australia get together in a night of fashion, glamour and intimate wear for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival in Sydney.
The days of grandparents being left behind to age gracefully in old folks' homes are slowly changing as more senior citizens are being included in intergenerational travel bookings or going on bike tours to help fellow grannies in Africa.
The urban jungles of Sydney was the next stop for Intel's Ultrabook Race which further underscores the power of social networking anywhere, anytime.
The resort-island of Bali in Indonesia may be one of the top tourist destinations in the world because of its beaches and a favourite holiday destination for Aussies, but it could also be one of the most dangerous places for them.
Members of the Baby Boomers generation are not selfish and greedy as they are stereotyped, a study released Thursday by the University of Adelaide concluded.
Vietnam is a country full of history and controversy, but the nation has also become one of the most interesting places to travel. With cheap flights now available to and from this country, there is no reason to leave it off of a top destinations list.
Zahia Dehar, the young teen who first hit the news for her involvement in a sex scandal with three celebrated French soccer players, is now a legit lingerie fashion designer. For her second show in Paris, she worked the runway with a see-through bridal ensemble.
One of the advantages of moving overseas is that you see home more clearly. We came to France last week. Already, America comes into clearer focus.
We periodically hold a writing competition for our members. Travellerspoint shortlists the top entries and a panel of experts judges the winner. The blogs below are the best entries from our first Travel Blogging Competition. - Travellerspoint
The first U.S. hotel management company signed a code of conduct at a June 14 press conference to help protect children from exploitation driven by tourism. It joins 40 other companies worldwide.
