New luxury and boutique hotel options are available ANN RUPPENSTEIN Following the cancelled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this past August, Austria’s capital city turned a negative into a positive for disappointed fans known as Swifties. In the wake of a foiled planned terrorist attack, Elke...
Hotels include former castles and other ancient structures IAN STALKER Spanish lodging chain Paradores is inviting those intrigued by Spain’s long history to be surrounded by it when they hit the hay at night. The 98 state-owned Paradores properties range from deluxe to 3-stars, with 45 of them...
Glamis Castle also served as a home to royalty IAN STALKER A wordsmith whose name results in worldwide instant recognition has helped boost both the profile of and visitations to a prominent Scottish structure. Glamis Castle — 15 miles from the city of Dundee — helped inspire the William...
Europe-bound clients can consider a stopover in Iceland ANN RUPPENSTEIN Epic waterfalls, black sand beaches, out of this world landscapes, northern lights, geothermal spas and wild horses. For a small destination, Iceland has a lot of offer for Canadian travellers. For clients who are heading to Europe...
Aberdeen attraction also features contemporary art IAN STALKER Aberdeen, Scotland’s Aberdeen Art Gallery has honed the art of promoting Scottish art. The gallery, which has artworks dating back to the 15th century, displays works by international artists but also serves as a showcase for home-grown...
Get to know Scotland’s The Bothy Experience IAN STALKER Scotland’s The Bothy Experience is willing to help tourists learn about the finer points of an alcohol that may not come immediately to mind when they think of the part of the world that they’re vacationing in. The business —...
Daring attraction gives people a bird’s eye view Adventure seeking clients can now embark on a thrilling adventure high above the Norwegian Fjords. Located in the village of Loen, Stigull is a newly opened attraction that features a long ladder that is said to give participants the feeling that...
It’s easy for tourism officials to paint a pretty picture of Madrid IAN STALKER Destination Madrid says Spain’s capital is unquestionably a pictures-perfect part of the world for those who appreciate great paintings created by household names in art circles. Madrid’s claims to artistic...
This Scottish hotel is a festive place IAN STALKER The general manager of Scotland’s Glen Clova Hotel & Lodges is happy to sing the praises of a hotel in which singing can be part and parcel of a visit. The hotel, which dates back to 1850 and is found within Cairngorms National Park,...
Working farm routinely hosts visitors IAN STALKER Scotland’s Newton Fothringham Farm is a great place for visitors wanting to familiarize themselves with coos. And alpacas, sheep, goats, ducks, hens and a host of other creatures. The farm, found in the Angus area, hosts tourists curious about...
