Parks offer heights and depths IAN STALKERThose visiting XPLOR park near Playa del Carmen can experience some highs and lows.XPLOR is one of 11 parks and tours offered in the Yucatan Peninsula by Grupo Xcaret and Grupo Xcaret BDMs told a recent webinar that park offerings includes two zipline circuits...
Alabama hits the right notes IAN STALKERAnyone who doubts that Alabama and music are forever intertwined need only look at the name of the state's tourist board.The tourism promotion body is called Sweet Home Alabama, recalling the classic Lynyrd Skynyrd song, with Lynyrd Skynyrd only being one of many...
Cuban scent smacks of tobacco IAN STALKER Does Eduardo Guerra Hernandez' choice of perfumes make him something of a Cuban chick magnet? Well, he says that might be the case. The Cuban tour guide says wearing a perfume called Vegueros — which has a distinctive cigar smell and comes in a container...
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...
