Country looking to see more Canadian mountaineers The Nepal Tourism Board is inviting more mountain-minded Canadians to temporarily place themselves on the very "top of the world," while adding the Asian nation has plenty of extremely lofty non-Mount Everest opportunities for those of us wanting...
Riviera Nayarit retreat has intriguing features It's hard to imagine the arrival of guests at the One&Only Mandarina resort in Nayarit going unnoticed.The sprawling Riviera Nayarit property has a large gong at its arrival area, which is rung each time newcomers pull up, notifying staff inside...
Island proud of its conservation stances Dominica has put out the welcome mat for whale-watching enthusiasts and withdrawn it for any Captain Ahab sorts still out there.The destination drew international attention when it became the first country to create a sanctuary specifically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...
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...
Katie Kania on her career, the transformative power of travel, key cruise trends and working with agents Tell us a little bit about yourself and how long you've been in the travel industry? I’ve been in the industry just shy of 15 years now, and it has honestly flown by. I have been so fortunate...
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...
Retreat is found in an area of towering mountains Northern Peru's Cordillera Blanca Lodge is in an area that's light on light pollution but has plenty of what can truly be considered high-lights for those visiting a part of Peru that isn't among the Andean nation's most frequent tourist circuits.The...
Canadians keep saying g'day to Australia's allure When Tourism Australia made Robert Irwin the star of its latest brand campaign, the government agency couldn’t have scripted it better as the well-known wildlife conservationist wound up freestyle and cha cha dancing his way to the top spot on Dancing...
