Carney said China is ready to drop visa requirement Tour operators offering China are keeping their fingers crossed that Prime Minister Carney recently stating that the Asian nation is ready to drop visa requirements for Canadians wanting to visit mainland China quickly materializes, adding they're...
Le Boat offers hands-on Ontario adventures Le Boat is inviting people to explore Ontario's Rideau Canal by boat rather than by blades. The England-based charter boat company – which has 34 yachts in Ontario that have either two, three, four or five bedrooms – sends people on self-operated...
Canadian bookings remain strong for Cuba Cuba is hopeful that it will see one million Canadian visitations this year, which would amount to a hefty increase in visitors from this country who Cuba's Ministry of Tourism insists can visit confident that their vacations won't be disrupted by fuel shortages. Lessner...
Hotel is near Peru's highest waterfalls Northern Peru's Gocta Natura Reserve has befriended Mother Nature. Owner Rocio Florez notes the retreat includes comfortable lodging but adds that there are other sides to it as well."Gocta Natura Reserve is more than a hotel," she states. "It’s an organization...
Zipline accommodates thrill-seekers Adrenaline-seeking tourists visiting Mazatlán are invited to get a high-flying bird's-eye view of the Pacific Ocean-fronting city. The Farolesa zipline sends people from a lofty city peak to an iconic lighthouse over ocean water back to terra firma, a journey...
Havana hotel hosted a storied name in literature Havana's Hotel Ambos Mundos is quite happy to provide people with clear reminders that it was a favourite haunt of a man who became a household name in literature and loved Cuba's capital as well.Ruben Herrera Tobierre, who oversees the landmark...
Company decided to do away with non-commissionable fares A prominent Saskatoon travel agent is welcoming Norwegian Cruise Line's decision to eliminate all non-commissionable fares, saying it will be financially rewarding for the travel agency community.NCL recently announced that it is "eliminating...
Resident grazing alpaca one of many Peruvian touches Northern Peru's Tambo Sapalanchan hotel has a permanent resident that will help remind guests just which part of the world they're in. The hotel, found by the community of Lamud and in the province of Amazonas, is home to a resident alpaca...
A destination where surfing is the Sport of Kings and skyscrapers are banned The Kaua'i Visitors Bureau is eager to host both surfing dudes and aspiring surfer dudes as well. The bureau's Maile Brown, in Toronto for a recent Hawaii Tourism Canada event, says her island is a great place for both surfers...
Resort is all about 'serenity,' sales director says The sales director at a Mexican Pacific coast resort says her property is ideally suited for those who want to be far from the madding crowd. Elena Atristain of the Cala de Mar Ixtapa says the resort will be appreciated by those who enjoy quiet vacations,...
