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Posted 25 March at 13.30 As of 23.59 on the 25th March, New Zealand will enter Alter Level 4 of their coronavirus plan, and all our customers currently in New Zealand have been advised of the added restrictions on movement and the need to follow government guidelines to remain safe. The official government update can be found in this link https://covid19.govt.nz/government-actions/covid-19-alert-s..

Posted 25 March at 12.30 All Distant Journeys customers in New Zealand are currently staying at the The Sudima Hotel, Auckland Airport. The contact details for the hotel may be found here: Website: https://www.sudimahotels.com/en/our-hotels/auckland-airport/ Address:  18 Airpark Drive, Mangere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand Phone: 0064 9551 8888 The Sudima Hotel has been chosen for two main reasons...

Posted 25 March at 09.00 As countries respond to the Covid-19 pandemic, the team at Distant Journeys (www.distantjourneys.co.uk) continues to work tirelessly to ensure the well-being and safe return of our passengers to the United Kingdom. Distant Journeys has arranged accommodation for all 42 customers currently in New Zealand at the Sudima Hotel, Auckland Airport. This hotel has been selected fo..

Posted 24 March at 16.00 As countries respond to the Covid-19 pandemic, the team at Distant Journeys (www.distantjourneys.co.uk) has been working around the clock to ensure the safe return of our passengers to the United Kingdom. These unprecedented times have created many challenges for Distant Journeys in our efforts to make alternative travel arrangements for all customers affected. Most countr..

Updated as of 24 March 12.30 As a result of the ongoing outbreak of the Coronavirus, and in-line with the Foreign & Commonwealth Advice on avoiding all but essential travel, Distant Journeys has made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend operating all our tours, with effect from 17 March 2020 until 30 April 2020. We appreciate this is a disappointing decision for all our clients, but w..

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Found throughout Japan, especially in hot spring resorts, an authentic Ryokan traditional (Japanese Inn), is more than just a place to sleep. Priding themselves on providing a tranquil atmosphere, guests are invited to take off their shoes and enjoy simple, friendly traditional Japanese hospitality and lifestyle. What you can expect at a Ryokan In a typical Ryokan guest room, you will first enter..

You may imagine Shanghai as a vast metropolis filled with towering, illuminated skyscrapers, but there is more to the city than meets the eye, and in the French Concession Area, the French quarter of Shanghai, you’ll feel as if you’re in a totally different world. One of the best places to observe the city’s colonial legacy, Shanghai’s French Concession Area has a characteristic European style, li..

Nicknamed the Mother River of Shanghai, the Huangpu River acts as the backbone of the city, with its world-famous attractions, hotels and financial buildings lining its shore. Millions flock to The Bund, Shanghai’s riverfront district, each year to take in the impressive cityscapes either side of the river, but a Huangpu river cruise is even more impressive, giving you a 360-degree view of this va..

Carving through lush green countryside and surrounded by karst mountains, the Li River is one of China’s most stunning natural spectacles. The Impression Liu Sanjie light show proves that it is equally as magnificent by night, with the river and rock formations acting as an epic backdrop for this dazzling show. If you’re seeking some evening entertainment while embarking on your tour of China, thi..