Quark Expeditions recalls 88 year old who did the ‘polar plunge’ story/IAN STALKER photos/DAVID MERRON Those heading to the southernmost continent with Quark Expeditions won’t find themselves sailing with any ancient mariners but will realize that passengers needn’t have found...
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 —...
Tourists are welcome to visit and overnight at the attraction IAN STALKER No one should doubt Joaquin Reinaldo Abreu Figueroa’s work ethic. After all, he continues to work daily, despite being 80, and his work happily has him sharing insights into agricultural lifestyles in his native Cuba,...
Upscale train travel is among its options IAN STALKER Indian tour operator Caper Travel can introduce tourists to regal lifestyles that may be somewhat stationary for a few days or can be clearly mobile instead. The DMC offers varied travel experiences for those visiting India, among them visits...
Results show that Ontario is the preferred destination for Canadians who travel in this country IAN STALKER More of us have certainly viewed Toronto’s CN Tower in the past two years than Dawson City’s Klondike gold fields. And those of us who do vacation in our homeland aren’t...
Country is ‘the home of champions’ and invites Canadians to lace up in destination IAN STALKER Kenyan tourism officials are inviting Canadians planning to enter marathons to lace up their runners in a country where they may find themselves standing alongside a local at a starting line who hasn’t...
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,...
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...
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...
Famed wine region showcased by hotel IAN STALKER An Argentinian hotel found in the country’s famed wine region says it has Grape Expectations for a new package it’s offering wine enthusiasts. Mendoza’s SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites says its “Father’s...
