Off-the-beaten path destinations and Europe bookings are strong A new year is here! What are some of the key trends for the year ahead? EK: One notable trend we've observed over the past few years—and one I believe is here to stay—is the rise of multi-generational travel. More grandparents are choosing...
Q&A with Ashley Hanneman Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor? I am a single mother of two wonderful children ages 14 and 10, and the owner/founder of Monarch Travel Pros in Sherwood Park, Alberta. My family and I are all very active, love to travel and be outdoors....
I have been thinking about this a lot and my top five I would say are Madeira, Portugal; Galapagos Islands, Ecuador; Mozambique; Slovenia and Western Australia. Slovenia is somewhere I went in November, in the off-season and was blown away by its beauty. I think Canadians would love it. Being...
Schooner will be used to explore the Gulf of St. Lawrence Expedition Experience is reaching out to those who will appreciate a particularly Gallic twist to their seaborne vacations. August will see the Nova Scotia-based company offer sailings off the east coast that will include visits to St-Pierre...
Discover Colombia’s natural side Colombia wants to introduce those who appreciate our feathered friends to its feathered friends. The Latin country wants foreign birdwatchers to realize that they'll be in their element in the South American nation, which Carmen Caballero, president of tourism...
Let there be light! Lanterns help illuminate Yukon darkness Photo: Tom ThurnerNighttime is the light time to some degree for Yukon travel specialist Terre Boréale. The Whitehorse tour operator, which declares that it specializes in sustainable trekking and canoeing in lesser-known Yukon regions,...
Plans call for crocs to be returned to their original turf Cuba's Zoocriadero de Cocodrilos serves as a maternity ward of sorts for some of the island's apex predators. The Ciego de Avila facility is raising American crocodiles, with its long-term goal being reintroducing the large reptiles into...
Some itineraries will have a 'concierge' joining guests African Travel, Inc. is bringing a North American touch to some of its African safaris. The company is introducing Concierge Safaris, which has participants on some escorted tours accompanied by what's described as a U.S.-based travelling concierge....
Bears gather at coastal B.C. spot during salmon run B.C.'s Holmaco Wilderness & Cultural Tours and Klahoose Wilderness Resort are inviting people to be on hand when some mighty bruins have lunch.The Indigenous enterprises are promoting the Toba Bears & Wilderness Tours, which run from...
Solo travel experts on what's trending and why people are going their own way on trips Tell us a little about yourself and how you got interested in booking solo travel trips? YC: I’ve been a travel consultant for 30 years in the Vancouver area. In 2016, I began organizing and escorting textile...
