Shalene Dudley Owner / Travel Designer / Certified Destination Wedding Planner My husband and I had a destination wedding 11 years ago when it was still pretty novel. I walked away from my very toxic corporate career in 2013 after returning from a birthday trip to Puerto Vallarta. I booked my first...
Checking in: the latest hotel news Although your clients are staying close to home right now, here are a few hotels and resorts worth noting for upcoming bookings. Hotel of the week: Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski Cuba As part of its international expansion to add another 6,000...
Online places to explore Virginia during social distancing Ian Stalker While people are self-isolating and social distancing, many museums, historic sites and other tourism destinations in Virginia are offering virtual options for visitors to explore and learn. Does the worst in travel times bring...
Adventure Canada unveils 2021 European expeditions Adventure Canada has an expanded lineup of 2021 European expeditions, including a new journey to Basque Country and a return to the Faroe Islands. say bonjour to france For the first time, Adventure Canada will sail along the coasts of France and Spain...
Passport? Check.Sunscreen? Check.Birthday suit? Check...Alongside changing attitudes and growing body acceptance, ‘Nakations’ are increasing in popularity, with many holidaymakers ditching swimsuits and feeling liberated. But, where is the best destination to bare it all? The team at Globehunters...
What's it like being a travel advisor during the COVID-19 pandemic? This week Travel Courier checks in with Jennifer Chedore, travel advisor at Blowes & Stewart Travel Group Ltd., to find out how she’s managing during the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic. 1) Tell us a little bit about what...
AmaWaterways' new AmaDahlia to sail Egypt’s Nile in September 2021 AmaWaterways reports its 25th river cruise ship, the new AmaDahlia, is scheduled to set sail on Egypt’s Nile River beginning September 2021. The 11-night cruise and land adventure includes a seven-night round trip river cruise...
TROUBLED TIMES Agencies weigh in on staying afloat in the wake of COVID-19 ANN RUPPENSTEIN “This will get worse before it gets better,” Flemming Friisdahl, the founder of The Travel Agent Next Door, told Travel Courier on the morning of March 13. And things got worse later that day as the Canadian...
ENSEMBLE TALKS TRAVEL AT ROADSHOWS VAIL CLOSES RESORTS TO FIGHT VIRUS SPREAD Vail Resorts has taken the decision to close all of its resorts in North America across 15 states and Canada to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. There are 37 resorts in total, including Whistler Blackcomb...
IT’S QUIET ON THE RIVERS AS COVID-19 STRIKES GLOBALLY Due to the global impact of COVID-19, numerous river cruise lines have temporarily suspended operations. They include: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Uniworld has suspended all European itineraries until April 23. Affected...
