Carrion-eaters seen as an essential part of eco-systems IAN STALKER Africa travel specialist African Travel Inc. believes avian beauty may be in the eye of the beholder and so its staff aren’t among those who cringe when spotting birds that may make some people recoil. Company president Sherwin...
Team uses Central Florida town for spring training IAN STALKER Visit Central Florida is inviting Canadians to watch the boys of summer play in spring. The region is used by the Detroit Tigers for spring training and Michael Hogan of Visit Central Florida says viewing the Tigers will be enjoyable for those...
Route 66 will turn 100 in 2026 IAN STALKER The U.S’s most famous highway will next year be seeing the beginning of a lengthy and lively birthday bash and you’re invited. Route 66, which links Chicago with distant coastal Santa Monica, California, will in 2026 see its 100th anniversary, but celebrations...
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...
Let there be (a momentary loss of) light! story: IAN STALKER photos © 1) Jean-François Savaria – Tourisme Montréal; 2) Parc Jean-Drapeau; 3) @jfsavaria – Tourisme Montréal; 4) Eva Blue – Tourisme Montréal; 5) Biosphère, Environment Museum. Here comes...
Annual wine celebrations are planned IAN STALKER A flourishing South Africa wine industry is throwing itself annual birthday bashes and the world’s oenophiles are invited to join in the celebrations that will run year-in, year-out. This year marks the 365th anniversary of the start of wine production...
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...
Agents reveal what travel destinations are appealing to their clients ANN RUPPENSTEIN Looking ahead to what’s trending amongst her clients, Diane Manson pinpoints several frontrunners. “The destinations heavily leaned into this year are Africa, Ireland, Japan, Galapagos Islands, Greenland,...
Country is for the bird-watchers story/IAN STALKER photos/MANAKIN NATURE TOURS Our feathered friends have once again given Colombia’s tourist trade a boost. Colombia once again came on top of May 11’s Global Big Day 2024, which invites birdwatchers to report different bird species they saw on that...
