Real life Wonder Mom names Wonder of the Seas in Port Canaveral ANN RUPPENSTEIN It’s not every day that an everyday hero gets the opportunity to be the godmother of a mega cruise ship. During the naming ceremony for Wonder of the Seas in Port Canaveral, Florida, on Dec. 9, Jason Liberty, president...
The US plays a big role in MSC Cruises' future ANN RUPPENSTEIN Iconic actress Sophia Loren, who is godmother to 18 MSC Cruises ships that she calls her “godchildren,” appeared via video at the naming ceremony for MSC Seascape in New York on Dec. 7 to hand over ribbon cutting duties to Alexa Aponte-Vago,...
Petra is one of many ancient sites IAN STALKER The Kingdom of Time wants tourists to spend more time exploring it. Jordan has often been viewed by some vacationers as an add-on destination to other Middle Eastern countries, such as Egypt, but Jordan Tourism Board director general Dr. Abed Al Razzaq...
Cabo Adventures offers camel treks IAN STALKER Juan Emilio Rodriguez carries the title of ambassador at Baja California's Cabo Adventures. And perhaps a Rodriguez of BajArabia description would be fitting as well. Among experiences offered by the Los Cabos-based adventure firm are treks on camels,...
Tossing rum bottles entertains clients IAN STALKER Geovanis Cespedes Pompa's act is a toss-up. Literally. Those who stop by the swim-up bar at the Gran Muthu Almirante Beach Hotel in the Cuban province of Holguin to size up bartender Cespedes Pompa's much-talked about routine won't likely won't...
Japanese influences are seen throughout hotel IAN STALKER A destination famed for its abundant sun is offering accommodations clearly influenced by the Land of the Rising Sun. Nobu Hotel Los Cabos — part of the Nobu restaurants and upscale resort brand — is found a little outside of sun-soaked...
A 12-state showcase TED DAVISIn the photo: Fanny Spanu of Toundra Voyages in Montreal took home an award for her company’s contributions to tourism in the U.S. Southeast, as part of Honors Night at the Travel South USA International Showcase in Louisville, KY recently. She celebrated the award...
2023 marks 50th anniversary of artist's death IAN STALKER Next year will see widespread tributes in Spain and France honouring Pablo Picasso on the 50th anniversary of the famed artist's death, with Picasso's Mediterranean-fronting hometown of Malaga featuring prominently in the tributes. A joint...
Must be Santa, Santa Claus! Baxter Media’s longstanding annual tradition of sharing a member of the extended Travel Courier family with readers continues with Kurt and Livia Ruppenstein, the nephew and niece of managing editor Ann Ruppenstein. At a mere four months old, Livia was a lot braver than...
Canadian agents recognized during AMResorts' Amazing Agent Celebration ANN RUPPENSTEIN Two Canadian travel advisors were recognized for going above the call of duty at AMResorts’ recent Amazing Agent Celebration at Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana. During a lively masquerade themed gala night for the second...
