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The Increasing Importance of Travel Insurance
As we’re designing your trip, we discuss topics such as where you want to go, what you want to see, and how you want to get there. When you’re envisioning your perfect trip, you may not be thinking about travel insurance, when the truth is, that should be one of the first things you think… Read More
Video Series: Back With Grace
As we all emerge from the pandemic that has shaken up the world, it helps to remember the simple philosophies of life: understand, evolve, and come back stronger during hard times. The Cape Grace Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa has done just that. Just steps from the V&A waterfront stands the charming and stylish Cape Grace Hotel.… Read More
Air New Zealand: Travel Update
New Zealand Government Update as of Nov. 24th: The announcement suggests that fully vaccinated visitors will be able to visit New Zealand without a stay in managed isolation from April 30 2022. All travelers will need to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test and to prove they are double dose vaccinated along with completing a travel declaration… Read More
Fast Flying Facts
Who could have imagined that airline travel today would be vastly different than it was even 6 months ago? Borders are closed, masks are mandatory, check-ins have become contactless, and cleanliness is at the forefront of every operation. While Esplanade works with most airlines, we’d like to present some specific updates from a few of… Read More
Australia Still Open for Business
While bushfires are a regular occurrence in Australia, this fire season was particularly devastating. Our hearts go out to the families and communities who were impacted by the bushfires and our gratitude for the frontline services facing the fires head-on cannot be expressed deeply enough. The travel industry is rallying around this beautiful and resilient… Read More
Australia Bushfires Update
While it is not uncommon for Australia to have a dry season, the 2019-2020 dry season has caused devastating bushfires. Our hearts go out to the Australian people, our industry friends and the millions of animals affected during this time. Our thoughts and gratitude are with those out on the front lines facing the fires… Read More
Air New Zealand Announces New East Coast Service!
Air New Zealand is excited to announce that they are launching non-stop flights from New York to Auckland beginning October 2020! Using their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, the new route will be operating three times weekly, year-round out of Newark Liberty International Airport. While tickets are not yet for sale, Esplanade will keep you updated… Read More
Air New Zealand September 2019 Sale
Is New Zealand on your bucket list? Have you ever imagined yourself visiting the natural beauty of Milford Sound, exploring the adventure capital of Queenstown or sipping wine on Waiheke Island? Well, now is the time to make it a reality! Esplanade Travel is happy to announce that Air New Zealand flights from the United… Read More
Immediate Change to Tanzania Visa Process
The government of Tanzania has just implemented a new process for travelers obtaining visas on arrival, effective immediately. The new process requires travelers to stand in three separate lines: first to obtain a government control number, then pay the visa fee at the airport bank, and finally to allow for immigration to check and issue… Read More