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...
Travel Agent Day is an opportunity for the travel industry to reflect on their contributions A prominent figure in the travel agent community has paid tribute to a Saskatoon travel agent for her tireless work to raise the profile of travel agents across the country. Jeff Element, COO of the Travel...
Puerto Vallarta-area Planeta Cacao Chocolate Garden showcases that it's okay to have a sweet tooth The staff of Puerto Vallarta-area Planeta Cacao Chocolate Garden may be deserving of the title of Defenders of the Faith when it comes to a confectionary we've routinely been told to avoid since...
Toronto property overlooks the Jays action at Rogers Centre Take me out to the ball game – without even leaving the hotel!Ryan Soderberg, general manager of the Toronto Marriott City Centre, proudly states that his hotel is uniquely capable of accommodating major league baseball fans, thanks...
Lodging in Japan doesn't have to be cookie cutter The expression living like a monk can take on a whole new meaning to those vacationing in Japan.John McMillen of tour operator Inside Japan said during a recent webinar that the country's varied accommodation scene includes opportunities to stay...
