Andes Race enables competitors to experience reminders of the Incas Organizers of Peru's gruelling Andes Race are inviting Canadians to follow in the fleet footsteps of some legendary and energetic Inca figures. Race organizer Claudio Castillo says the annual event – held in a region close to the storied...
A behind the scenes look at Churchill's surprise driving lesson Fall sees Bob Debets routinely offer some tundra-style driver's ed.And those receiving pointers on navigating the terrain near the northern Manitoba community of Churchill will be far more likely to encounter hefty predators than other...
Michael SchoenbergerLas Vegas markets itself as the sports and entertainment capital of the world and this has been a major factor in why Las Vegas has long been a favourite destination for Canadian travellers. Canadians have historically flocked to Nevada in large numbers, making Canada...
Globus family of brands’ Denise Harper on 40 years in travel, climbing mountains and leading with passion Tell us a little bit about yourself and how long you've been in the travel industry. Did you always know you wanted to be in travel?I was really born into travel. My father was a pilot with...
Purpose-driven, social travel and family adventures define the next year ANN RUPPENSTEINLooking ahead to what’s in store for 2026, industry expert Jane Clementino sees bucket-list and purpose-driven travel being among the top trends to watch. “Canadians are approaching...
MITCHELL MCCLUNG Known as the Pearl of the Atlantic, Madeira is a stunning volcanic archipelago with rugged, mountainous landscapes and dramatic cliffs. Madeira’s sub-tropical climate makes it a year-round destination for tourists. Temperatures are generally 20-27°C, with the summer being drier...
Moby Dick author Melville wrote while in the city Mazatlan's Pueblo Bonito Vantage is clearly happy to inform guests that one of history's famed seafaring sorts who gained acclaim as an author spent time in the coastal city. Guillermo Miranda of the parent company Pueblo Bonito Resorts notes that...
Peruvian site welcomes aspiring cavemen – and cavewomen Not all that glitters in the northern Peruvian cavern system of Quicota is true gold. But that doesn't mean the remarkably long underground attraction didn't at one time attract people eager for some instant wealth. The system, found near...
IAN STALKERBig bears are translating into big bucks in Churchill, Man. The Hudson-Bay-fronting community has seen its population dwindle from over 8,000 in decades gone by to around 800 today, matching a shrinking economy.But a sizeable area polar bear population is resulting in a flourishing...
RIU's first Canadian urban hotel opened successfully with 93% occupancy Count RIU Hotels & Resorts among those who benefitted from the Toronto Blue Jays' post-season World Series run. The Spanish hotel company opened the Riu Plaza Toronto -- its first Canadian property and part of its urban...
