IAN STALKER A veteran Toronto travel agent is applauding the federal government's new guidelines on flights within or originating in this country that were cancelled or delayed for over three hours for reasons beyond the airlines' control. Airlines must now offer those who experienced waits...
Counting down the world’s most Instagrammed waterfalls from Canada to Zambia With travel restrictions still in place, the pent up demand for exploring the world is on the rise. While couch surfing, it's not too early to start dreaming of future trips. Where to start? Get inspired by some iconic waterfalls...
Hitting the road is hot this summer With the first official long weekend of summer around the corner, many Canadians are looking forward to getting behind the wheel and hitting the open road. And, while road trips have long been a Canadian summer staple, a recent national survey has discovered that...
G Adventures launches new small group tours & safety guidelines In a recent survey conducted by G Adventures to research predicted travel trends post-pandemic, 76% of Canadian travellers said they expect to see travel companies make changes to their health and safety measures. Of those, 52% expect...
New guidelines for adventure travel The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has released their COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for trekking, biking, and rafting — as well as one overarching guideline for the industry.These guidelines provide a path to an organized and safe reopening...
While the mountain, lake, golf courses and cycling network all welcome avid nature lovers, during the summer months Tremblant's pedestrian village is brimming with music, sports, foodie and cultural events. The following are five reasons for making it a go-to destination this summer: Unique Attractions Mont...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN cover photo courtesy Nicole Gerhardt Photography Looking at Taiya Colonello’s picture-perfect destination wedding photos on an idyllic beach in Costa Rica, it’s hard to imagine that a mere month before the big day her best-laid plans were in jeopardy. “Exactly one month prior...
Jamaica: One island, two new ways to stay ANN RUPPENSTEIN It’s not just the temperatures in Jamaica that are hot — so are the number of rooms coming online. Over the next few years, the Caribbean destination is slated to grow its inventory by 7,500 rooms. From all-inclusive options to European-plan...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN Main photo courtesy Tourism Authority of Thailand As snow piles up across the country and temperatures continue to drop, many Canadians long for a hot beach escape. From remote stretches of sand in far-flung locales to the ever-popular...
