Charting a course for growth with Carla Brake of HX Expeditions Can you catch us up on what you’ve been up to recently and how things are going since you joined HX EXPEDITIONS?It’s been a whirlwind in the best way. Since joining HX, I’ve been focused on strengthening our presence across...
The chief operations officer for South African Tourism is on a mission to let travellers know that the destination offers so much more than game drives and landmark Table Mountain views.“What we need to do as South African Tourism is make sure that the markets understand that South...
BY: ANN RUPPENSTEIN Explora Journeys is three steps closer to achieving its goal of having a fleet of six ships by 2028. The luxury lifestyle brand marked a triple milestone at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente Shipyard in Italy on July 14th, celebrating the float out of EXPLORA...
Grenada invites tourists to leave their resorts and meet the locals on holidays The new head of the Grenada Tourism Authority says Canadians who haven't visited her destination shouldn't dismiss it as simply another part of the world offering great beaches and little else. Tourism authority CEO Stacey...
mitchell mcclung Spending two nights in Las Vegas was just enough to get a taste of what the vibrant destination has to offer. As a city that’s constantly reinventing itself, Travel Courier had the chance to experience a new activity that, as expected, came with a signature Vegas twist. This quick...
From the shores of Miches to Fairmont's debut in Japan, here are the latest hotel and resort openings Fairmont Tokyo Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has debuted in Japan with the opening of Fairmont Tokyo on Canada Day, July 1. Just 13 minutes from Haneda Airport and six minutes from both...
Experience authentic Spain in Costa del Sol The Canadian director of the Tourist Office of Spain says Spain's famed Costa del Sol does more than live up to its suitable name.Isabel Martín says the Mediterranean Sea-fronting region has long drawn sun-seekers attracted by the beaches in a part...
BY: BOB MOWAT “We’re the Caribbean and we’re really known for the fact that we love tourists. We’re very welcoming. We’re one of the few places that offers a lot of things to do – whether it’s a boutique hotel or a big mega resort; if you’re into art; if you’re...
Learn to sail the traditional Martinique yole School's not out for those wanting to learn how to operate a distinctively Martinique boat that evokes widespread pride on the tropical island. Tourism authorities noted that courses are available for visitors wanting to learn how to sail the Martinique...
This month, Halifax-based lawyers Victoria and Andrew MacFarlane and their children Felix, 13, Atticus, 11, and Talia, 9, are getting back from an unforgettable around-the-world adventure that first kicked off in Hawai’i at the end of November. But what makes this trip stand out from...
