Mazatlan taxis have catchy names and the unusual vehicles intrigue tourists Mazatlan, Mexico, resident Christian Blancarte says those who ride in his taxi will find the experience cool but not cold. Blancarte operates one of the many taxis found in the seaside city that are dubbed pulmonias by locals....
AQARA seen as benefiting northern Peru tourism Northeastern Peruvian distillery AQARA has added another tourism draw to a part of the country that most tourists bypass by enabling them to experience alcohol made from a plant most would likely be surprised is found anywhere near Peru.AQARA is located...
JENNIFER MERRICK Sri Lanka’s wide variety of attractions and landscapes within a small geographical region is one of its biggest draws and what keeps visitors coming back... or even staying. Arthur C Clark, a renowned British science fiction author, was so enamoured by the country...
Check out these hotel and resort updates Sailrock South Caicos Sailrock South Caicos, a luxury resort in Turks and Caicos, has just unveiled a refined design refresh across its accommodations and social spaces, led by Studio Darlene Brown. The updates are designed to enhance Sailrock’s...
The “most boutique of boutique hotels” in the Greek capital has a prime location near Syntagma Square Our quest for the unique, the boutique and the neo-classically chic in Athens lures us directly to Nosteo hotel. The four-storey former manor house on Mitropoleos Street not far from famous...
Authentic tours provide insights into local dishes Mazatlán foodie Paolo Osuna is inviting tourists to gain insights into her hometown when they chow down in her Pacific Ocean-fronting community.The former restaurateur now runs Tomatl by Paola Osuna, which leads visitors on walking tours of Mazatlán...
Ocean Signature Resorts' Francisco Basto on the appeal of Costa Mujeres Moroccan tour company Attendance DMC says any time in Morocco can be tea time for inquisitive tourists. The company, which prides itself in showcasing "authentic" Moroccan experiences for visitors, says it can among other things...
Bar has a history tied to literary figures like Hemingway and Graham Greene Perhaps this Old Havana watering hole should be known as Our Bar in Havana by those who are visiting the Cuban capital and are intrigued by celebrities who have spent time in the city. Old Havana's Sloppy Joe's has become...
Peru's adventure swing gives riders a bird's eye view Skip Kaltenheuser got a turkey vulture's-eye view of some dramatic northern Peruvian scenery, thanks to adventure centre Donce Extremo.American journalist Kaltenheuser, in the Peruvian jurisdiction of Amazonas with Peruvian tourism board PromPeru...
Visit Portugal’s Inês Almeida Garrett on the destination’s all-season appeal Tell us a little bit about yourself and how long you've been in the travel industry? Did you move to Canada for the role? I am from Lisbon, Portugal, married to Gonçalo and we have two daughters, ages seven and nine....
