TravelWise with Phil Blizzard

In this interview special Phil Blizzard talks Rachid Bakas, Resort Manager, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts. This unique destination is located on an island off the coastline of Abu Dhabi and is a desert island retreat for thousand of wild animals. The hotels of the resort opened in early February and Rachid provides a comprehensive overview of what vistors can expect and also how to get to the island Anantara.

An interview special on TravelWise focusing on Al Ula in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This heritage destination is being given worldwide attention through a campaign called 'The World's Masterpiece'.  Phil Blizzard talks to Melanie De Souza, Executive Director - Destination Marketing, Royal Commission for Al Ula. In this interview you will hear about Al Ula being on the famous incense route, its heritage, what visitors can expect in terms of adventure & cultural activities, and the exciting Maraya venue - host to all kinds of events. Melanie also talks about the global campaign to promote Al Ula

TravelWise Aviation News - a special edition as the UK Government bans direct flights from the UAE to the United Kingdom. Phil Blizzard look at the impact of this band and offers route suggestions for this who need to travel. Positive news comes from flydubai with new destinations coming on stream - these include Malta and Salzzburg, Austria, plus re-commencement of services to Catania and Naples, Italy. Also extra services from Emirates to New York and St Paulo, Brazil and Seattle

TravelWise Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours.  News includes the Seychelles opening up to all, restrictions on flights to the Philippines, South Africa and Australia. Increased flights to the USA by Emirates and the launch of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.  Phil Blizzard asks the question - will flydubai be operating to Malta? 

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard - including the latest Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours.  News includes the Seychelles opening up to all, restrictions on flights to the Philippines, South Africa and Australia. Increased flights to the USA by Emirates and the launch of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.  Phil asks the question - will flydubai be operating to Malta?  This episodes in depth interview is with Kees Van Schaick , MD, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi

TravelWise Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours, Dubai.  News includes from Emirates and flydubai, the Sultanate of Oman and a travel corridor between New Zealand and Australia. Presented by Phil Blizzard

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard with the latest Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours.  News includes from flydubai, Emirates & Cebu Pacific, along with opening of Oman and an air corridor between Australia and New Zealand in early 2021. Followed by in depth interview with Ben Barker, MD, Extreme Destinations on adventure tourism - including the Seychelles, United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Plus his views on the future of tourism and events

TravelWise Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours, Dubai. News includes Emirates being the safest airline in the world for their COVID-19 protocols, plus new A380 services into the UK. Etihad on their South African operations and the start of flights into Israel plus how to shorten your self-isolation period when flying into the UK from countries without an 'air bridge'.  Also, news from Seawings Seaplane Tours  and their special deal for the UAE National Day holidays. A Phil Blizzard Media production.

StaycationWise is a special production from TravelWise. In this edition we start with the latest aviation news as flown in by Seawings Seaplane Tours, Dubai. This news includes Emirates being the safest airline in the world for their COVID-19 protocols, plus new A380 services into the UK. Etihad on the South African operations and the start of flights into Israel plus how to shorten your self-isolation period when flying into the UK from countries without an 'air bridge'.  Then the main course as I dip my toes into the cool waters of the Indian Ocean - without catching a flight! This is my  StaycationWise  feature - an extensive look at the Sandy Beach Hotel and Resort, including a quest appearance from well know hospitality guru Patrick Antaki. 

TravelWise Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours, Dubai. News includes flydubai to Israel, Eithad and Manchester City plus their flights to UK during COV-ID-19 lockdown. Plus  Emirates to Phuket, Thailand and more.