Spirit is used in Cuban massages IAN STALKERRitual is part of a Cuban tradition. Options at the spa at the Paradisus Rio de Oro — found in the province of Holguin — include the Revitalized Rum Massage, which has masseuses use Ritual — one of a number of brands from prominent rum distiller...
Winner of Top Chef Canada has visited The Cayman Islands story: IAN STALKER photos of Tre courtesy of: Food Network CanadaThe Cayman Islands Department of Tourism is using a newly crowned culinary heavy hitter to promote the destination's culinary scene.The department held a recent Toronto lunch...
Bartender happy to share his knowledge of rum with Canadian visitors IAN STALKERJose Pupo Gonzalez is more than happy to rum-inate about rum with visiting Canadians. Pupo Gonzalez staffs the Bariay Cigar Bar at the Gran Muthu Almirante Beach Resort in the Cuban province of Holguin, where he shares...
Bethany Beyond the Jordan draws pilgrims IAN STALKERJordan is inviting those interested in Christianity's roots to see a site linked to the religion's earliest days.Among the country's numerous Biblical sites is Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the site which numerous archeologists have identified as the Jordan...
Mazatlán is ready to welcome more Canadians TED DAVISThe holiday kicks of seaside watersport activities, as well as more cerebral cultural pursuits, plus the sheer fun of Carnival, were highlighted as key attractions of the Mexican resort city of Mazatlán recently.Mazatlán vacation suppliers,...
Canadian fam trip participants get a firsthand look at Holguin IAN STALKERCuba is ready, willing and eager to welcome your clients to its sun-splashed shores. The country's tourism trade has gone through punishing times because of Covid but tourism officials say Cuban tourism is now in recovery...
Donut miss out on this new Toronto tour Calling all donut fans! Get ready to bite into a new food tour. The Underground Donut Tour, which showcases the best donuts cities have to offer across North America and Europe, has officially debuted in Toronto. The Underground Donut Tour, which has been...
Guitars have been ‘ubiquitous' story: IAN STALKER main photo: At Home in the Evening, ca. 1940, William H. Johnson (American, 1901–1970), oil on canvas. Private Collection: Courtesy of Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, LLC, New YorkThe Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is showcasing an instrument that isn't...
I feel a little unworthy setting foot on a tennis court named after one of the most decorated athletes of my generation with skills that can barely keep a friendly game of ping pong going past the opening serve. But as the training session with instructor Alex Praderas at the Rafa...
Tourism is booming in Puerto Vallarta ANN RUPPENSTEIN Puerto Vallarta Tourism’s managing director Luis Villaseñor says that Canadians are looking for more authentic experiences like immersive food tours and deeper connections with local culture coming out of the pandemic. “It’s not just...
