ANN RUPPENSTEIN To access the newly debuted The Blind Butcher culinary experience at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic, you must first pass through a fridge door that serves as the secret entryway to the new dining concept. From the exterior, the entrance is made to look like an unassuming...
Frescoes earn site UNESCO recognition IAN STALKER Those who adorned the walls and ceilings of an ancient, still-standing structure in eastern Jordan clearly mastered the art of artistic longevity. Qasr Amra, which is believed to date back to the first half of the 8th century and was once part of a larger...
Italy remains top international destination for 2024; France, Mexico, Portugal, and Spain also strong According to results from a newly released survey, Italy is the top international destination currently being booked for 2024 by Canadian travel advisors with First in Service Travel LTD (F1S). In fact,...
Chocolate is the real deal IAN STALKER Is that chocolate bar you just bought in a corner-store really deserving of being called chocolate? Well, Jhon Serrano of Choco Punto by Mabel near the beach resort destination of La Romana, Dominican Republic, says that may not be the case and he’s in a good...
The fourth ship in the Edge series has brothers as co-captains and sisters as co-godmothers ANN RUPPENSTEIN The naming ceremony for Celebrity Ascent, the fourth ship in the Edge series, at Port Everglades on Dec. 1 was a memorable family affair. For the first time Celebrity Cruises selected brothers...
The resort report: what’s new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEIN Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. Six Senses La Sagesse Six Senses is set to make its brand debut in the Caribbean with the opening...
Withholding visas disrupted India programs IAN STALKER India’s decision to again issue visas for Canadians wanting to vacation in the Asian country is welcome news to tour operators that saw their India programs stalled as clients were unable to get the government documents required to enter the country....
Route expected to boost Canadian visitations IAN STALKER Bonaire is expecting to make more inroads in the Canadian market, thanks in part to a helping hand from WestJet. The carrier has just begun weekly Toronto-Bonaire service that will run through mid-April, easily enabling people in the Ontario capital...
