Ahoy amigo! Puerto Vallarta yacht cruises feature friendly staff IAN STALKERThose who set sail with Puerto Vallarta-based Vallarta Adventures may get a little yachting 101 pointers. The tour company's offerings include daytime, multi-hour motorized yacht cruises to a secluded beach, and the company’s...
The resort report: what's new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEINChecking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. The Elandra at Mission Beach Following a fresh facelift, The Elandra...
Flair Airlines’ CEO Stephen Jones talks The Flair Effect and what to expect in 2024 BOB MOWATFlair Airlines’ CEO Stephen Jones recently provided a ‘state of the union’ style briefing on the ultra-low-cost carrier’s performance in 2023; its achievements in the area of sustainability; its economic...
Summit will showcase cuisine's tourism importance IAN STALKER This country's Culinary Tourism Alliance says the importance of great opportunities for tourists to break bread in Canada shouldn't be underestimated. Alliance president Rebecca Mackenzie told a recent TIAC webinar that attractive dining...
Jordanian resort destination earns plaudits for environmental initiatives IAN STALKER A Jordanian Red Sea resort destination is becoming increasingly green. Aqaba, known for sunny weather and water sports options, is receiving recognition for environmental preservation initiatives, with the Aqaba...
Andean retreat is near site known for its condors IAN STALKER El condor pasa at times very close to those visiting a prime vantage spot in the Peruvian Andes for those wanting to see the massive bird and guests of a new area retreat are being invited to view it as it soars by. PUQIO — which...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN From being the person who handles everything in the event of a travel emergency to building up years of knowledge as a trusted destination and resort expert, travel advisors work diligently behind the scenes to make sure that their clients have the vacation of a lifetime. In...
Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas now as an exclusive area for adults ANN RUPPENSTEIN A new adults-only area is now open at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas. Hideaway Beach features a private beach with picturesque amenities like a beachside...
The resort report: what's new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEINChecking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres,...
Uganda to add another US$100 per trek on July 1 IAN STALKERTour operators that send people on Ugandan gorilla treks say that Uganda's recent decision to raise the price for tourists wanting to see the large primates shouldn't be seen as a significant price hike and add that the added cost will amount...
