School isn't out at this Cuban property IAN STALKERMagdeline Velazquez Perez is a class act.Velazquez Perez is with the activities department at the Gran Muthu Almirante Beach Resort in the Cuban province of Holguin, where her duties include giving Spanish classes to hotel guests wanting to either...
Xcaret has Mexican touches everywhere IAN STALKERMexican-Caribbean resort company Grupo Xcaret is preparing for a greater waterborne presence.The company, known for its theme parks whose offerings include many adventurous activities — such as zip-lining and exploring underground caves — now has a ferry...
Cuban city's music attracts musical great IAN STALKERMaybe he was Amazed.In fact the immigration officer who processed Paul McCartney may have been absolutely shocked when he realized the man standing before him in Santiago de Cuba's airport was indeed the ex-Beatle.Santiago de Cuba residents still...
The changing world of beer IAN STALKERBeer today, gone tomorrow?Ghent's Dok Brewing Brewing Company proudly notes that it has 30 beers on draft for those who stop by to quench their thirst and over 20 others served in cans and bottles, with as many as 20 of the draft beers being house creations...
Takeaways from Vancouver TL Network event TED DAVISA hard working afternoon and evening of training seminars and program overviews, plus a trade show and dinner, kept travel advisors busy at the recent Travel Leaders Network Regional meeting in Vancouver.About 130 member advisors of the TL Network...
With the lure of the Pitons and unforgettable accommodations like Jade Mountain and Sugar Beach, Saint Lucia has long been a leading honeymoon and romance destination. But top selling agents for Saint Lucia reveal the island’s appeal extends far beyond that. “I sell Saint...
Parks will provide different experiences story/IAN STALKER event photos/DETAILS GROUPPepe Avila knows of some great park-ing spots.Avila, vice president tourism & partnership for Visit Anaheim, notes the area around the Southern California city of Anaheim is home to numerous theme parks, among...
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...
