ROUND-UP: Jan. 1-5, 2024
A new currency is being introduced in the Dutch Caribbean and two eastern European countries are set to join the Schengen zone; additionally in…
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BIG AND BOLD PLACES TO TRAVEL IN 2024
With 2024 being the first year that the entire world has fully reopened all its borders since the pandemic, there’s no shortage of places to…
DEFINITELY ‘DUSHI’: Colourful Curaçao’s unquenchable charm
There’s a frequently used word in Papiamentu – “dushi”– which, while hard to precisely translate from the local lingo on the Caribbean island of…
VIKING POLARIS CRUISE DELIVERS MORE THAN ADVENTURE
Excitement flew high on the Atlantic breeze as we stood on the top deck of Polaris, counting seconds for the meteorologist to untether the…
ROUND-UP: Dec. 25-29, 2023
There were a billion reasons that 2023 was a great year for travel and tourism (ed note: not all listed here!). Other round-up highlights over…
IT’S A WRAP: 2023 news you may have missed
We get hundreds of news notifications and press releases every day, which means thousands each week and, well, you get the idea… That means that…
CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE: The wonder of Windsor during the holidays
There’s nothing like Christmas in a castle, and this year, Windsor Castle outside London will see Christmas displays celebrating the 675th…
RETAIL ROUND-UP: TRAVELSAVERS, Trevello, TDC, Flight Centre, and Direct Travel
TRAVELSAVERS members enjoyed an elite retreat, while in other round-up news, Trevello was cruising to success, Flight Centre embraced AI, while…
BRAZIL BECKONS CANADIANS: Takes new approach to tourism
Brazil’s Embratur has joined the Canadian association of tour operators (CATO), an unusual arrangement for a tourist board, but one that…
NASSAU’S ‘INCREDIBLE’ YEAR: And its new Canadian connections
It’s been an “incredible” year for Nassau Paradise Island (NPI), from the opening of the city’s spectacular new cruise port to a Golden Jubilee,…
BAHAMAS BEYOND THE BEACH: Nassau’s best excursions
The Bahamas is perhaps best known as a beach destination, famed for soft white sands, sparkling turquoise waters, and abundant sunshine – more…
AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO PARADISE
There’s so much to discover in Nassau Paradise Island – from turquoise blue waters and lush beaches to vibrant culture and array of…
TULUM TIME: Plus other Air Canada summer service enhancements
Air Canada has announced a significant boost to its North American network capacity for summer 2024 with the addition of two new destinations,…
FINALLY, FONTAINEBLEAU: The extraordinary journey of Las Vegas’ newest hotel
“Finally!” our driver declared, musing on the opening of The Fontainebleau Las Vegas last week (Dec. 13), echoing the sentiment of many in the…
ROUND-UP: Dec. 11-15, 2023
Even as Christmas week approaches, there was no let up in travel news heading into the holidays, as a host of new flights took place,…
MYRTLE BEACH: Ideal for swingers
Myrtle Beach used to be the place where four golf-deprived guy hackers headed for a week of 36 holes a day, fast food, and a fridge full of…
JAMAICA SHOWS THE LOVE FOR AGENTS
Fifty of Jamaica’s top-selling travel agents, including 15 Canadian members of the Jamaica Travel Specialist (JTS) program, were honoured by the…
ROUND-UP: Dec. 04-08, 2023
Ontario’s auditor general questioned the operations, and need for, TICO in Ontario, Other highlights of the week: a study blamed high airfares…
MARKET REPORT: Stuffing your stocking at Germany’s Christkindlmarkts
When the winter gets tough in central Europe the tough get… festive, as age-old Christmas markets spring up across the region to help cast a…
SUN, SAND, AND SEA: Getting the most out of Nassau Paradise Island
A picturesque panorama of surf, sand, and sunshine, where Caribbean culture and captivating history come together, Nassau Paradise Island is the…