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Happy New Year! Travel Tips, Trends & Cool Finds 🎉✨🌏“Your December 31 Travel Update: Surfing, Loyalty, & 2025 Inspiration

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Dean F
December 31, 2024

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Dear Members, Friends, and Fellow Travelers,

Happy New Year’s Eve from Bangkok 🎉✨ As we say goodbye to 2024, we’ve rounded up some great travel stories and resources to kick off your 2025 adventures. Wishing you a safe and joyous celebration wherever you are in the world. Let’s dive in:

📚 A Cool E-Book for Travel Enthusiasts We stumbled upon my book, that is packed with insights for smarter and more adventurous travel. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or planning your first big trip, it’s a fantastic read to fuel your wanderlust. Check it out 📖✨

🌊 Sustainable Tourism in Siargao, Philippines Siargao, the surf capital of the Philippines, is leading the way in sustainable tourism. CNN explores how this stunning island is balancing its popularity with eco-conscious practices, ensuring its natural beauty is preserved for future generations. Learn more 🏄‍♂️🌴

Siargao, the ‘surf capital of the Philippines,’ is riding a wave of change | CNN

A growing movement of residents is committed to protecting Siargao’s essence while inviting like-minded travelers to share in its beauty through sustainable resorts and immersive cultural experiences.

edition.cnn.com/travel/siargao-surf-capital-philippines-sustainable-tourism/index.html

✈️ British Airways Overhauls Loyalty Program Big changes are coming to British Airways’ loyalty program in 2025. Status will now be based on money spent, not miles flown. Live from a Lounge breaks down what this means for frequent travelers and how to maximize your benefits under the new rules. Read the details 💼✨

British Airways to overhaul loyalty programme; status to be earned basis money spent on the airline - Live From A Lounge

British Airways has announced changes to its loyalty programme on April 1, 2025. With this, the era of earning BA Gold Status on the cheap will be over because you will have to drop a lot of cash to make it happen!

livefromalounge.com/british-airways-to-overhaul-loyalty-programme-status-to-be-earned-basis-money-spent-on-the-airline

🌏 Domestic & International Travel Updates From new flight routes to relaxed visa requirements, National Geographic shares the latest updates shaping global travel in 2025. Stay informed and get ready to plan your next adventure with this comprehensive guide. Explore the updates ✈️🌍

What you need to know about domestic and international travel in 2025

From new ID and entry and exit requirements to updated airline refund policies, there are notable new rules affecting tourists coming in the new year.

www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/domestic-international-travel-updates

☀️ Best Times to Visit Brisbane, Australia Thinking about heading Down Under? Travel + Leisure offers tips on the best times to visit Brisbane, from sunny summers to cooler seasons perfect for exploring the city’s vibrant culture and nearby beaches. Plan your trip 🇦🇺✨

The Best Times to Visit Brisbane for Great Weather, Lower Prices, and Fewer Crowds

For the best times to visit Brisbane, Australia, try to avoid school holidays and aim for the cooler months of spring, fall, and winter.

www.travelandleisure.com/best-times-to-visit-brisbane-australia-8744626

🚇 Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Opens Ho Chi Minh City’s long-awaited metro system is finally open! CNN takes us through the highlights of this game-changing transportation network, making it easier than ever to explore this bustling Vietnamese metropolis. Learn more 🚉✨

Ho Chi Minh City’s first subway line opens | CNN

The line stretches from Ben Thanh market in the center of Vietnam’s largest city to the Soui Tien Theme Park.

edition.cnn.com/2024/12/22/travel/ho-chi-minh-city-metro-open-intl-hnk/index.html

🎉 Wishing You a Happy New Year! Thank you for joining us throughout 2024. As we step into 2025, we’re excited to continue bringing you the best in travel tips, trends, and inspiration. Here’s to a year full of amazing journeys, unforgettable memories, and safe travels. Happy New Year! 🎆✨

Warm regards,

Dean & The Pacific.Tips Team

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