Over the next year, Irish journalist Claire Scott is roaming around the world on the newly launched ‘Roamies’ travel style with G Adventures and Hostelworld. After each adventure, she’s sharing all the details with Travel Courier. Here’s the second story from the 11-day Total Peru Package Ask...
Customers ready to splurge on views and special experiences ANN RUPPENSTEIN Although occupancy levels for luxury hotels are only back to 48-58% of pre pandemic levels on a global level, room rates are already higher than they were in 2019. Jan Freitag, National Director, Hospitality Analytics...
Bolivia can deliver a starry night Ian Stalker Pedro Rios says a visit to Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flats may leave tourists somewhat star-struck. The sprawling salt flats, which cover 4,700 square miles and which Rios says amount to a "white desert," is ideal for star-gazing, with those who are there...
AC service between Vancouver and Miami marks first non-stop route in 18 years TED DAVISThe longest U.S.-bound route from Vancouver will soon be serviced by a new schedule of non-stop flights by Air Canada. AC will launch direct non-stop flights between Vancouver (YVR) and Miami (MIA), starting...
Alcatraz is one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks — steeped in stories of famed inmates like Al “Scarface” Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly. Legends of “The Rock” and its rumoured successful jailbreaks have inspired novels and star-studded movies. Today,...
News travel agents can use Photos courtesy of Amanyara and Amangiri resorts. A roundup of the latest news curated for travel advisors. Air Canada service to St. Lucia resumes this fall/winter Saint Lucia is set to welcome back Air Canada this fall/winter...
Resort is the only 100% adults-only property in the area Ian Stalker Salvador Ramos isn't kidding when he says his Punta Mita, Mexico, resort provides guests stays in which they won't encounter kids. The Marival Armony Luxury Resort & Suites — found in the upscale Puerto Vallarta-area retreat...
Farm is in heart-felt Cuban tobacco country IAN STALKER Has interior Cuba's Finca Hector Luis one-upped mojitos and daiquiris when it comes to creating the ultimate Cuban drink? Well, those who associate the island with tobacco might think that is the case. The tobacco farm is is found near...
Various concerns cited about new arrivals Ian Stalker TravelOnly agents in Ontario haven't raced to embrace the new carriers that have been appearing in this country's skies in the past couple of years, unconvinced those airlines will be the best bet for their clients, even when those clients ask for them. Pat...
Puerto Rico will host annual Travel Marketplace The Caribbean's largest tourism showcase is drawing nearer, with organizers stating the event will coincide with an increasing number of people now vacationing in the region, which has often struggled since the onset of the pandemic. The Caribbean Hotel...
