RITZ-CARLTON, SOUTH BEACH REOPENS The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach has reopened following a US$90 million, multi-year floor-to-ceiling renovation. Located at the intersection of Collins Avenue and Lincoln Road, the historic hotel showcases a design scheme created by Meg Sharpe, who oversaw the lobby,...
‘LOVE IS IN THE AIR’ IN SAINT LUCIA To celebrate the start of spring and showcase its appeal as an award-winning romance destination, 22 hotels, resorts and villas in Saint Lucia are offering value-driven “Love is in the Air” specials for March and April travel. As an added bonus, qualified...
TREMBLANT EXTENDS SEASON, KIDS SKI FREE OFFER Recent snowfalls paired with the early season savoir-faire and the efforts of its snowmaking and operations teams have led Tremblant officials to extend the ski season. From April 14-19, skiers and riders can now enjoy an extra week of spring skiing...
Already a leader in the luxury river cruise market, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collections is taking it up a notch this year with new itineraries and four new Super Ships being added to the fleet. For adventurous travellers, Uniworld has the world covered, offering all-inclusive itineraries in Europe,...
CARNIVAL TO HOST 100 AGENT GOCCL TRAINING SESSIONS Carnival Cruise Line is set to host “100 GoCCL Trainings” in 100 Cities to help teach agents throughout Canada, the US, Puerto Rico and Barbados the benefits of using the GoCCL Navigator online tool. The educational program is intended...
CHALLENGING TIMES: GLOBUS CALLS FOR CALM IN WAKE OF CORONAVIRUS’ SPREAD Pictured above: Stéphanie Bishop and Chris Jones of the Globus family of brands gave an update on Globus brands and their response to coronavirus. The event was held at Toronto’s Hockey Hall of Fame, where Bishop and Jones...
UNIVERSAL OFFERS SNEAK PEEK OF NEW DOCKSIDE INN Universal Orlando Resort revealed a first look at its newest and eighth hotel, Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn & Suites – opening on March 17. This first look gives guests a preview of the inspiration for Dockside In &...
FAMILY FUN ABOUNDS IN HAWAII Ohana (family) is deeply rooted in the Hawaiian Islands, making it a welcoming destination for families with kids of all ages. From snorkelling and sandcastle building on sun-soaked beaches to exploring volcanoes and sacred cultural sites, the Hawaiian Islands are a natural...
STORY AND PHOTOS BY ANN RUPPENSTEIN Who let the pigs out? Big Major Cay, which could more adequately be called Pig Major, is a small uninhabited island that makes up one of the 365 cays that surround Great Exuma – uninhabited aside from those world-famous swimming pigs and a handful of chickens,...
TOURISTS CAN HAVE A WILD TIME IN INDIA IAN STALKER Lions and tigers and bears? Oh, my! And don’t forget the elephants, leopards, rhinos and a host of other exotic creatures found in India as well. Simerdeep Singh, Canadian representative of Mumbai-based Tamarind Global, says India’s wildlife...
