A collection of interesting bits and pieces from around the world of travel and beyond…
World’s Deadliest Beaches
While many will spend January booking their next beach holiday, this list gives you the beaches you’ll want to avoid.
From Hawaii to Australia, India to Namibia, these 15 destinations around the world are downright terrifying and sometimes even deadly, home to rampant shark attacks, eel-infested waters, deadly currents and toxic waste.
https://www.farandwide.com/s/most-dangerous-beaches
Cathay Pacific will honour ‘mistake’ first class tickets
Some airlines do honour mistake fares. Huge kudos to Cathay Pacific for this one!
Happy 2019 all, and to those who bought our good – VERY good surprise ‘special’ on New Year’s Day, yes – we made a mistake but we look forward to welcoming you on board with your ticket issued. Hope this will make your 2019 ‘special’ too!
.#promisemadepromisekept #lessonlearnt— Cathay Pacific (@cathaypacific) January 2, 2019
Full story here:
https://onemileatatime.com/cathay-pacific-honoring-mistake-fare/
Gatwick Airport Sold to French Firm
Gatwick Airport is in the news for a reason other than drones that created lots of negative headlines over Christmas.
Vinci SA agreed to acquire a majority stake in Gatwick Airport for 2.9 billion pounds ($3.7 billion) as the French construction company expands its portfolio of aviation infrastructure with a major London hub.
The purchase of the 50.01 percent stake from a group of investors including sovereign wealth funds from Abu Dhabi and Australia will be completed in the first half of 2019, the Rueil-Malmaison, France-based company said Thursday in a statement. Existing shareholder Global Infrastructure Partners will manage the other 49.99 percent.
https://skift.com/2018/12/27/uks-gatwick-airport-sold-to-french-firm/
The 78 best hotels in the world: The Conde Nast Traveller Gold List 2019
The Editors of Condé Nast Traveller have provided their picks for the best hotels in the world for 2019.
https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-hotels-in-the-world-2019