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20/12/2022

Reckon the rest of the world to follow suit especially Qantas 😆😆

SINGAPORE - As air travel ramps up around the world, passengers at Changi Airport have been able to track their luggage since the launch of a personalised baggage tracker on Dec 12.
Read more at straitstimes.com.

04/10/2022

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02/09/2022

More clarifications for independent travellers into Japan. You would need to purchase flight and accommodation as a "package" from a local Japan Travel Agent.

We can link you up with our partners in Japan. Speak to us for more clarifications.

Independent tourists can visit Japan from September 7, as long as they book their hotel and flights via a travel agency

31/08/2022

Japan is open for individual tourists as of 7 Sep.

Time to start planning for Autumn colours and Winter Ski.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Japan will allow non-escorted visitors on package tours, a step toward putting the country’s border restrictions on par with other major economies.

24/08/2022

As of today, it has been confirmed that Japan will scrap the pre-departure PCR tests for vaccinated travellers with effect on 7 Sep.

Even better news, though it has yet to be confirmed, individual travellers may be allowed in as early as Sep. We are still waiting for confirmation and will update once it is confirmed.

It is a good time to start planning for the year end vacation to Japan. Or if you are like us who love the autumn colours, Oct-Nov is a good time to chase after the colours 😍😍

Eager to visit Japan as an independent tourist? You may be able to do so as early as September 2022

02/08/2022

24/04/2022

Singapore has removed most Covid restrictions, including pre departure tests. Except for mask wearing indoors, life is quite similar to pre-pandemic.

A good time to visit Singapore now for Australians as no tests are required on both ends (with exception of some states). Hotels in Singapore are on sale compared to pre-pandemic.

Speak to us if you want an authentic Singapore holidays. What a better way to have a holiday organised from a local :)

SINGAPORE: All fully vaccinated travellers entering Singapore via air or sea checkpoints will no longer need to take a pre-departure test from Apr 26. This is compared to current measures, which require those arriving from these checkpoints to take a test within two days of their departure for S

05/04/2022

The number one reason why we charge a proposal fee.

We prioritise clients who are serious of their customised travel itineraries.

There are many forms of qualifying prospective and existing clients, but there is no better way than by charging an upfront travel planning fee.

I don't care if you sell budget, mid-range or luxury travel, asking for an upfront fee (whether it's taken off the final balance or not), immediately determines how serious someone is by having them put some skin in the game, and if they're not willing to do that, say goodbye, move on and give your time to those who are serious about doing business with you.

16/03/2022

Finally it has been cleared up.
No quarantine, no PCR tests (only RAT required) and no further tests required.

Vietnam, here we come :)

New Visas Released For Vietnam Travel 2022

14/03/2022

Vietnam is reopening on Mar 15. Checkout what to expect in the upcoming days.

We agree that now is the best time to visit Vietnam for a more enjoyable holiday with less people, better quality of tourism.

Vietnam is definitely on our list in 2022. Are you ready for Vietnam vacation this year?

Borders reopen to international travellers after 2 years of closure...

28/02/2022

Vietnam is slated to reopen on Mar 15. The good news is, for those who are vaccinated, only 1 day quarantine is required and pre-departure and on arrival rapid tests are accepted.

Finally, after 2 years, we can heave a sigh of relief. We are so excited to showcase the beauty of Vietnam to our clients once again.

If you intend to travel to Vietnam this year, hit us up with a whatsapp. We can provide our unique travel experiences based on your interests.

Starting March 15, international travelers, including Americans, will be able to travel to Vietnam, though there are still a few travel restrictions in place.

18/02/2022

Vietnam is reopening its borders on 15 Mar 😀😃😄
One of Australia's favorite destination, travel in 2022 is looking increasingly possible.

Another warm destination for consideration in the upcoming winter. Think of warm sunshine, sandy beaches, cheap food and good services.

For a localised travel experience to Vietnam, hit us up with whatsapp. Pre-pandemic, we do frequent site visit trips to Vietnam and we have local partners that are able to provide flexible itinerary.

See you on the beach.

02/12/2021

Received with much love from Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO). Tons of useful tour materials and iconic souvenirs from South Korea. Loves the beautiful cutlery set, so pretty that we can't bear to use it 🙃🙃

South Korea may not be a popular destination for Aussies. With the rising fame of Squid Game, it spurs the curiosity of travelers to make it their next destination.

In fact, we have been organising tours to South Korea for a decade, and you can count on us to provide an authentic, cultural and fun tour experience.

Speak to us for your 2022 South Korea tailored tours now.

16/11/2021

A good summary for those heading overseas. Definitely more steps required to navigate the hoops for travel now.

Give us a message if you need any clarifications. Happy to assist :)

The Australian government has lifted the international travel ban for the fully vaccinated to certain countries, but there are some additional things to consider before you head to the airport.

11/11/2021

Can't wait for it to happen.
Is finally Asia's turn to welcome Australians.

Have a chat with us on your next trip to Korea or Japan.
We specialise in customise tours.
Our travel planners have spent extensive time in both countries to provide an unique experience for our clients.

You can choose private driven tour with tour guide or via DIY with detailed instructions from us.

We look forward to have you back :)

Two-way quarantine-free bubbles with South Korea and Japan are being considered as the country looks to expand international travel.

26/10/2021

Good news for Australians. One more destination for year end vacation.

SINGAPORE: Singapore will extend its quarantine-free vaccinated travel lane (VTL) scheme to Australia and Switzerland from Nov 8. For Australia, however, two-way travel applies only to fully vaccinated Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate families, said the Civil Aviation

15/10/2021

More good news for Australians. Won't be long to board an outbound flight. Finally the light at the end of the tunnel.

Scott Morrison has announced that all Australians will be allowed to leave the country from 1 Nov without any special permission.

11/10/2021

As the world opens up, there is one country that many eagerly awaits its reopening. It is........Japan.

Japan is probably our most visited country to date. It never fails to amaze us every trip we make. We anticipate Japan is likely to open its doors in first quarter 2022.

Are you ready to make Japan one of your first stops?

09/10/2021

More good news for our Singapore clients. Time to dust off your passports :)

SINGAPORE: National carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) will expand flights under the vaccinated travel lane scheme to nine more cities, following the announcement on Saturday (Oct 9) that Singapore will extend the travel arrangement to eight more countries. Starting Oct 19, SIA will operate&nb

07/10/2021

With Australia opening up in a month, is time to get excited about traveling.

Besides Europe, US and UK, check out one of the favorite destinations in Asia, Vietnam.

We can't wait to be back for the street food and the warm hospitality of the Veitnamese.

HANOI: Vietnam is planning from December to reopen key tourist destinations to vaccinated visitors from countries deemed a low COVID-19 risk, the government said on Wednesday (Oct 6), ahead of a full resumption targeted for June next year. Vietnam imposed tight border controls at the start of the pa...

24/08/2021

For our Singaporean clients who are thinking of a winter holiday to Germany, is time to get rolling.

We would highly recommend a private tour to Germany as a precaution due to the pandemic. If Germany is on your list, speak to us on a private customised tours for your upcoming vacation.

Looking forward to serve you soon :)

SINGAPORE: Travel agencies expect to receive more enquiries for travel to Germany and some are planning to offer new packages, following the announcement of the quarantine-free vaccinated

26/07/2021

Happy to hear such positive news hailing from Bhutan. They may be a small country, but definitely a forward planning one. Great initiatives from the King who travelled to remote regions to educate the importance of vaccinations.

If all goes to plan, Bhutan may be slated to open for travel in Oct.

In our opinion, it is a country that should be on everybody's bucket list. We learn so much from our previous site visiting trip.

If you want to be in touch with nature, slow down your pace, practise gratitude, reflect your life, Bhutan has it all.

Bhutan taught us humility in life.

Bhutan has inoculated most of its eligible population with second doses of Covid-19 vaccinations in a week, in a speedy rollout hailed by UNICEF ...

29/06/2021

"We need to understand that travel agencies need to pivot their thinking from a distributor of products to service providers. We still think we’re a retail shop, but actually, we are an advisory business.

So you better understand that you are in the advice and service business, not the product distribution business. And it’s a phenomenal part of the equation."

The travel agent that sits behind the desk and books your hotels and flights is long obsolete. The intelligent travellers can DIY. Instead, the travel agent is in travel consulting business, sharing our experiences, our stories and our passion. That is how we value add to our clients.

That is why in UTravel, we take upon the task to do site visits regularly, keeping ourselves updated with the latest trends in various countries, polishing up our experiences to ensure our clients have a seamless vacation. It forms part of our training and development for our staff, and more importantly, our commitment to our clients.

In the post pandemic, travel agents would transit to be more consultative, to be travel consultants. They are more needed than ever to nagivate the long recovery road in travel industry.

Virtuoso is focused on reconnecting Its network for when borders reopen. I caught up with Senior VP, Michael Londregan to find out more.

14/06/2021

Something more perky for our Singaporean friends. Hopefully, the recent spark of Covid-19 clusters are under control and we can look forward to more air travel bubbles being formed.

Allowing quarantine-free travel is part of South Korea's national campaign to encourage mass vaccination.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

28/04/2021

For those heading to Hong Kong from Singapore on the new air travel bubble.

Highly recommended Chang Chau mentioned in the article. Not forgetting our favorite Lama Island for a food weekend getaway and sumptuous Tim Sum.

And Causeway Bay.

26/04/2021

It is happening....hopefully 🤞🤞
Demand for travelers is all time high.
Hopefully more bubbles will be formed soon.

SINGAPORE — Hours after an announcement the air travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong will start on May 26, tickets were selling fast, with seats on the first few outbound flights from Singapore sold out by Monday (April 26) evening despite a spike in ticket prices.

18/04/2021

It is autumn time in Australia. What's better way to take a drive put to enjoy the beautiful red and yellow in the countryside.

Last weekend, we headed out to Mt Macedon for a day trip getaway to enjoy the fresh air.

While the colors are not as spectacular as we would like to, the countryside drive over rolling fields and green pastures were huge treats itself.

05/04/2021

A nice day trip out to Warburton and visited the famous Redwood forest. They are just absolutely majestic.

Enjoy a nice walk among the forest and lots of walking trails.

Highly recommended for a day trip.

05/04/2021

A day trip out to Warburton, 90 minutes away from Melbourne. Showcasing the Lilydale to Warburton bike trail, 34km long. Good for a day trip to enjoy the country's idyllic atmosphere.

04/04/2021

What an inspiration. We always believe that traveling is soul enriching. It is about rediscovering yourself in a different perspective.

One day, when we are ready, we would embark on the journey too.

Her appeal is the intimate revelations about her dissatisfaction with domestic life and freedom.. Read more at straitstimes.com.