Milestone prompts year-long festivities in Grenada Story IAN STALKER/ photography HUGH WHYTEGrenada's tourism trade is getting a helping hand from Air Canada, with the carrier having upped its winter schedule to four weekly flights to the tropical island, giving Ontario residents more flexibility...
Travel advisor Shari Tucker embarked on a memorable and sustainable trip with Ponant In December 2023, Halifax-based travel advisor Shari Tucker embarked on a new seven-night PONANT itinerary called Belize and Honduras: Unexpected Encounters and Nature on the expedition ship...
There’s no place like home for Canadian travellers Montreal has replaced Vancouver as the Canadian destination that First in Service (F1S) travel advisors across the country are booking the most.In a new survey, F1S advisors were asked to name the three top domestic destinations they are booking...
The shows must go on in Amman IAN STALKER It's showtime… in a remarkably enduring setting. The Jordanian capital of Amman is home to a Roman theatre dating back to a time long ago when Roman Legions marched across the country and left many still-standing reminders of their long presence in it. And,...
Indoor winter wonderland is back! IAN STALKER This country's coolest lodging option is back in business. The Quebec City-area Hotel de Glace (Ice Hotel) reopened to overnight guests on Jan. 4, with the property based in the Village Valcartier for the eighth straight year, and inviting "daring...
Dramatic desert landscapes surround camp IAN STALKER Calling it a night in Jordan's Sun City Camp will have you going to bed in a distinctly Bedouin setting. The camp offers stays in the desert setting of Wadi Rum — frequently associated with Lawrence of Arabia, who used it as a base during...
Brazil’s e-visa requirement for Canadian travellers postponed to April IAN STALKERWhat's being billed as a streamlined, user-friendly process ensuring a more efficient and convenient electronic eVisa service for those travelling from Canada, the United States, and Australia to Brazil for business...
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. Park Hyatt Marrakech Park Hyatt Marrakech is now open, marking...
Spain and Portugal among those expected to do well IAN STALKER Iberian itineraries appear to be weighing on Canadian travel plans these days. A random survey of travel agents suggests that Spain and Portugal will do well over the next 12 months, with those countries offering a combination of sunshine...
New itinerary lets clients explore filming locations from the new Wonka movie ANN RUPPENSTEINAs Wonka debuted in theatres across the country last month, luxury travel company Red Savannah launched a new tailor-made itinerary that gives clients the opportunity to explore locations where the movie...
