ANN RUPPENSTEINWith its dramatic mountains and volcanoes, stunning landscapes, and lush rainforests and jungles, travel planner Gina Winston likened arriving in Ecuador to stepping into another world. “Ecuador has so much more to offer than I ever imagined,” the travel advisor...
Sean Russo discusses his nearly 20-year career in the travel industry, making ship happen and his go-to karaoke pick Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how long you've been in the travel industry?I’ve been in the travel industry for almost 20 years, and what a journey it’s been....
Kuélap is an ancient marvel that predates Machu Picchu Peru's famed archeological site of Machu Picchu may be looked upon as a comparative kid when compared to the more northerly and lesser-known ruins of Kuelap. Machu Picchu – frequently labeled the Lost City of the Incas – has become somewhat...
A look at why the city is a must-see on itineraries to Vietnam Mitchell McClungFormerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City was often referred to as the “Pearl of the Far East” – recognized as one of the most dynamic and economic centres of the region. In 1976, the city was renamed to Ho Chi Minh...
Resort uses trend-setting way of preserving snow An innovative way of preserving some of Old Man Winter's seasonal impact will be serving some Sun Peaks Resorts schussers well, with the B.C. resort having become the first ski area in Canada to use Finnish snow storage technology that enables it to preserve...
Tameka Wharton on her journey in the travel industry and her love for the twin-island nation she promotes Tell us a little bit about yourself and how long you’ve been in the travel industry? I've been with the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority from its inception, which was in 2009. 16 years...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN To put the devastating impact that the Gaza war has had on tourism across the country into perspective, Malia Asfour said renowned sites like Petra, famous for its one-of-a-kind rock-cut architecture, went from “over tourism to no tourism” over the past two years as people...
Locals have carefully preserved reminders of the war VISITFLANDERS says those interested in learning about a particular turbulent period in European history will appreciate the part of Belgium it promotes, with Flanders having a huge number of sites providing insights into World War I.In fact,...
Multilingual Peruvian tour company highlights Peru's treasures Gloria La Puente and her husband Michel Burger of Gloria Perou Voyages were on hand for Peru Outdoor Expo. They are seen here with Charlie Good of Cordillera Blanca Lodge.Peruvian tour company Gloria Perou Voyages' clients are easily...
Tourists are invited to visit the facility Antigua's Donkey Sanctuary serves as something of a dining hall, dormitory and doctor's office for many of the island's four-footed residents. The sanctuary, part of the Antigua & Barbuda Humane Society, was created after concerns in the early 1990s...
