Island proud of its conservation stances Dominica has put out the welcome mat for whale-watching enthusiasts and withdrawn it for any Captain Ahab sorts still out there.The destination drew international attention when it became the first country to create a sanctuary specifically to safeguard...
Tourism routes tell of Pope's time in Peru Peruvian tourism authorities expect to host more of the world's Catholics in northern Peru, enabling them to see a part of the country the current Pope has both strong ties to and has expressed great affection for.Those authorities have created what's...
Attraction showcases hundreds of types of creatures Visitors to the Gran Acuario Mazatlan can see many different creatures, some of which are furry, others which are feathered and some of which are finned. The Mazatlan attraction – a showcase for aquatic creatures – added some new creatures to its exhibits...
Sayulinda hotel is proud of the local community The Sayulinda hotel in Sayulita, Mexico, says the town it's in lives up to the hotel's Spanish name.The hotel's moniker is a cute twist on the Pacific coast town's name, with ‘linda’ translating to pretty in Spanish.And hotel manager Pedro Fernandez...
IAN STALKER Australian tourism firm Journey Beyond's guests can get up close and personal with some aquatic creatures they'll be temporarily sharing a watery sub-surface ocean world with.Justine Lally, Journey Beyond's executive general manager – marketing & product, notes...
Tour operators remain upbeat about the long term prospects Yet another Middle East war is taking its toll on the region's travel trade but two tour operators that send people to the likes of Egypt and Jordan say they're confident of a rebound from a conflict that has curtailed tour operator itineraries...
Puerto Vallarta-based Vallarta Adventures lets clients spot whales and their babies Puerto Vallarta-based Vallarta Adventures says the large water body it operates in serves as an aquatic maternity ward for much of the year. The company has whale-watching excursions in the Bay of Banderas from early...
Whale sightings don't go unnoticed at this resort Guests at the Puerto Vallarta-area Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit resort can expect to be alerted to cetacean sightings in an effective manner. The upscale property faces Banderas Bay, which sees massive humpback whales gather in winter, with tourists...
Tastings give insight into a famed Mexican liquor Manlio Lopez is happy to give those vacationing in the Puerto Vallarta area the lowdown when it comes to doing the bottoms-up routine with Mexico's most famous alcohol. Lopez heads local firm Arendal Espiritus, which provides tequila tastings, enabling...
Jalisco's tourism secretary says the destination is operating normally and is safe for tourists Jalisco tourism secretary Michelle Fridman and Nayarit tourism secretary Juan Enrique Suarez were both on hand for Gala Puerto Vallarta Nayarit The traditionally popular Mexican tourism resort of Puerto...
