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...
Why Nairobi is an essential pre- or post-safari destination MITCH MCCLUNG Kenya is unquestionably East Africa’s tourism hub, well known for its world class safari experiences, from spotting the Big Five in the Maasai Mara to the flamingos at Lake Nakuru made famous in the film Out of Africa. It is a bucket...
Turkish breakfast is considered the “golden meal” of the day With Turkish breakfast now a candidate for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage designation, Turkish Airlines recently gave Toronto area industry personnel a taste of what awaits clients in the destination by hosting a lavish multi-course...
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...
Travel advisors talk Black Friday sales, trends to watch and more Black Friday is around the corner. Do these promotions help drive awareness or interest from clients? BJ: Black Friday is one of those times when clients are actively on the lookout for deals, so it’s a great opportunity to reconnect...
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....
