Ilona Kauremszky Imagine this: somewhere over the Atlantic, as cabin lights dim, you press the recline button and let anticipation take over. Wrapped in a soft blanket in business class aboard one of the most sophisticated aircraft in the sky, this is travel at its most refined. From YYZ, in a 10-hour...
A tale of two hotels in Rio de Janeiro celebrating Air Canada's new non-stop service Steve MacNaullThere was a party at departure gate E70 at Pearson airport on Dec. 4th to mark the inaugural Air Canada YYZ-GIG flight. There was food and drink, soccer players booting and heading balls around, a giant...
Michael SchoenbergerLas Vegas markets itself as the sports and entertainment capital of the world and this has been a major factor in why Las Vegas has long been a favourite destination for Canadian travellers. Canadians have historically flocked to Nevada in large numbers, making Canada...
Sandals' "Welcome back to Jamaica" event highlights destination's recovery Deepi Harish Jamaica is back and stronger than ever: that was the overarching takeaway of the island’s first major industry event since the devastating Hurricane Melissa.Striking on October 28, the first Category...
In travel, loyalty isn’t earned when things go right, it’s earned when they go wrong Robin Lawther, VP, Expedia TAAP Travel is one of the most meaningful investments a person can make. Whether it’s a quick weekend getaway, honeymoon, business trip, or once-in-a-lifetime journey,...
MITCHELL MCCLUNG Known as the Pearl of the Atlantic, Madeira is a stunning volcanic archipelago with rugged, mountainous landscapes and dramatic cliffs. Madeira’s sub-tropical climate makes it a year-round destination for tourists. Temperatures are generally 20-27°C, with the summer being drier...
Throughout the year, the Travel Agent Next Door community organizes events, contests, fitness challenges, etc. to engage the community of employees and agent partners. Prizes are awarded and the TTAND community celebrates the winners. In the December holiday season, there are four weeks of holiday...
Why Nairobi is an essential pre- or post-safari destination MITCH MCCLUNG Kenya is unquestionably East Africa’s tourism hub, well known for its world class safari experiences, from spotting the Big Five in the Maasai Mara to the flamingos at Lake Nakuru made famous in the film Out of Africa. It is a bucket...
story/Mitchell McClung + photos/Bermuda Tourism AuthorityBermuda has long been a popular destination for Canadian travellers. Its highly accessible location and direct flights from Toronto, Montreal and Halifax, have made it even more attractive to Canadians looking for a warm getaway. “We've...
Why the destination is tops for those going their own way Ilona Kauremszky On a misty autumn morning in Galicia, a woman in her 50s adjusts her backpack straps, takes a deep breath, and continues along the ancient Camino de Santiago. The trail winds past stone chapels and dew-kissed vineyards....
