TravelWise with Phil Blizzard

A new season of travel podcasts and Phil Blizzard is off on  his first flight for over 18 months, due to COVID-19 restrictions. Flying with Emirates from Dubai to Barcelona on a Boeing 777 Phil samples the Emirates Business Class experience - from the limousine pick-up to the 'new norm' check-in and the flight itself.  So fasten your seat belts and get ready for take off.

In this interview special  Phil Blizzard zoom's across to Koh Samui, Thailand to talk to Bruce Ryder, General Manager , Kamalaya Wellness Santuary.  With the island just opening to international visitors we hear about the procedure for travelling to Koh Samui - including the 'sealed route' from Bangkok. We talk about island life in this COVID era and discover what the santuary offer...

This Staycation Special from the Park Hyatt, Dubai continues as Phil Blizzard soaks up the atmosphere of the pools, talks spa relaxation with the resort managing director Stephan Schupbach. Exploration of the resort continues with culinary offerings - from France to Spain and the not to be missed legendary Boardwalk.  Located alongside the Dubai Creek the resort is a sanctuary in the very heart of...

Located alongside the Dubai Creek the resort is a sanctuary in the very heart of Dubai with a multitude of restaurants, a white sandy beach,  swimming pools.  Phil Blizzard checks into the Park Hyatt, Dubai to discover what the resort has to offer and is greeted by the Managing Director - Stephan Schupbach who provides an overview of the resort.  In this, the first part, Phil also talks to Patrick...

In this edition Phil Blizzard has the latest travel news - including Italy and Phuket, Thailand to welcome international visitors - in June and July, respectively.  Flyduabi launches new services to Mykonos and Santorini in Greece, plus Shamal Shiekh, Egypt. To find out more about flydubai's other summer destinations and the airlines adaptability to market opportunities Phil talks to Jeyhun E...

Breaking Travel News podcast from the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai with Phil Blizzard reporting on the latest news and talking to key players from the travel industry. On Day 3 the key interviews for this podcast include a look at Dubai Expo - what visitors from across the globe can expect. I have  a very lively conversation with Sumathi Ramanathan,  VP – Market Strategy & Sales, Expo 2020 D...

Breaking Travel News podcast from the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai with Phil Blizzard reporting on the latest news and talking to key players from the travel industry. On Day 2 the big news is the announcement from Dubai Tourism on the relaxing of covid restrictions on hotels and the start of events - both outdoors and indoors. An the key interviews for this podcast included Adnan Kazim, COO,  E...

TravelWise in conjunction with Breaking Travel News brings you the latest news from the Arabian Travel Market, Dubai. This in-person event is the first in the world and Phil Blizzard reports from this ground breaking event with the latest news and interviews from key participants. The show was opened by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, CEO of Emirates and  in the podcast for Day 1 t...

An aviation special looking at the  Global 7500 from Bombardier which is the largest business jet and the one with the longest range, making the aircraft capable of flying non-stop from Dubai to San Francisco. On the occasion of its debut flight into Dubai Phil Blizzard 'sits down' with Thomas Flohr, Founder & Chairman of Vista Global. to talk about the aircraft and much more.  Expec...

An aviation special looking at the return to service  Boeing 737-Max in the flydubai fleet of aircraft.  In this episode of TravelWise Phil Blizzard features key aspects and insights from a  briefing from hosted by flydubai.  Captain Patrick Gozenbach, Senior Vice President, Flight Operations, flydubai talks about aircraft certification and pilot training, amongst other things and Andrew Glover, H...

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 t...

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 incen...

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,...

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 int...

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...

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'....

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-isol...

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.

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard with the latest Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours.  News includes flydubai to Israel, Eithad to UK during COV-ID-19 lockdown flights, Emirate to Phuket, Thailand and more.  The special interview is with Dr Gavin Gulia, Chairman Malta Tourism Authority

TravelWise Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours, Dubai.  Phil Blizzard has a round-up of the latest aviation news with a look at the 35th Anniversary for the first flight by Emirates,  commercial flights from the UAE to Israel and the Business Traveler Awards 2020. Plus flydubai resumes services to the Maldives and news from Ras al Khaimah Airport.

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard with the latest Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours.  News includes UAE to Israel flights, Business Traveller Awards, two very big,  attractions in Dubai, one which is brand new and the other has just opened for the start of its 25th season. The special interview with  South Africa Tourism features Zambia on the tourist trail, gateways to the Rainb...

TravelWise Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours, Dubai. News this time of Oman opening up to international flights - but not fully! British Airways to relaunch a route they have not operated for over 30 years and dinner onboard a stationary Airbus A380 air just some of the stories from the world of aviation. Plus the ultimate Flycation Staycation from JA Resorts and Seawings

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard with the latest Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours. News this time of Oman opening up to international flights - but not fully! British Airways to relaunch a route they have not operated for over 30 years and dinner onboard a stationary Airbus A380 air just some of the stories from the world of aviation. We have details of a luxurious 'work-c...