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....
Treatments are seen as providing multiple benefits for guests Cambodia's Six Sense Krabey Island resort cheerfully predicts that its guests will return home feeling more relaxed and more rejuvenated than they were when they arrived.The private island resort -- part of Thailand's upscale Six Senses...
Local museum also educates visitors about cetaceans Don't call any of these people Ishmael. In fact, Oscar Guzon of Mazatlan's MUNBA Expeditions makes it clear that he and his colleagues would have nothing in common with the fanatical Captain Ahab and his fellow whalers who pursued the Great White...
TRAVELSAVERS Canada marks a quarter-century of empowering travel professionals TRAVELSAVERS Canada used its annual Dine & Discover events in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City to celebrate its milestone 25th anniversary with members and partners across the country.“We really wanted...
Turks & Caicos' Beach Enclave offers private, luxurious villa stays Guests staying at Beach Enclave Turks & Caicos can find a touch of home, a welcome addition for those seeking some solitude while on an upscale vacation. "We are a private villa resort, combining resort amenities and service...
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...
