U.S. travel slows but Caribbean and European bookings are strong The president of the Nexion Travel Group is confident Canadians will continue to explore our often turbulent world throughout 2025. Jackie Friedman says Nexion's Canadian agencies are reporting that interest in travel remains high,...
On Water Expeditions provides small-ship vacations World Expeditions is now reaching out to marine sorts in addition to landlubbers.The tour operator has launched On Water Expeditions, a brand dedicated entirely to small-vessel adventure cruising and adds those cruises are "designed for active...
Portuguese beach destination in the Algarve has lots on offer for Canadians Those involved in promoting the southern Portuguese beach destination of Albufeira say there's no need for visitors to pack up and leave once summer comes to an end. Indeed, the Algarve destination will look attractive at any time...
New additions reaffirm hotel group's commitment to growth and luxury offerings The vice-president of marketing for Cuban tourism powerhouse Gaviota says his company is continuing to bolster its presence throughout Cuba, including its capital. Frank Pais Oltuski told a late April Havana audience...
Meet Chris Lenz, a Canadian who unintentionally wound up running Hotel La Compania Casco Antiguo, found in Panama City’s trendy Casco Antiguo district You've heard about The Accidental Tourist. And now you're about to be introduced to the accidental hotelier of sorts.Thunder Bay, Ont., native...
Visitors can buy stogies at their source Cuba's Finca Palenque de los Cimarrones gives visitors the complete lowdown on the production of iconic symbols of the country before they literally go up in smoke. The tobacco plantation — found in Pinar del Rio, the epicentre of Cuban tobacco country — routinely...
Next FITCuba event will focus on sun and beach tourism Cuban tourism officials have decided Cuba's primary tourism showcase should return to the country's sun-soaked tourism roots.Officials announced during the country's annual tourism show FITCuba that next year's show will be held in Cuba's...
Country has nearly 1,900 bird species along with archeological sites like Machu Picchu El condor pasa over the Peruvian Andes regularly but it's far from our only feathered friend that birdwatchers can see during their time in the Latin American nation, with Peruvian tourism board Promperu telling...
Prehistory Mural is one of the world's largest outdoor paintings This is one Cuban painting you can be certain will never be framed. The Prehistory Mural, found in the province of Pinar del Rio, has illustrations of the likes of dinosaurs and ancient sea creatures on a massive rockface that...
Virgin Voyages is among new arrivals calling on the destination Colombia says it’s making inroads in the cruise market, attracting growing numbers of people who enjoy sailing on salt water and catching the attention of those interested in traveling on fresh water as well. The country participated...
