Heat and rioting don’t discourage many from visiting It seems that there are plenty of Canadians who are willing to grin and dare it when unwelcome developments surface in traditionally popular tourist destinations. Travel agents, tour operators and destination representatives report that large...
Event highlights Saint Lucia’s commitment to Canadian market The recent Showcase North America conference at Sandals Grande St. Lucian in Saint Lucia highlighted the destination’s commitment to strengthening the tourism sector for both sellers and buyers from the Canadian market. The event...
African Travel Inc. wildlife differs by region IAN STALKER African Travel Inc. says the African continent can accommodate wildlife enthusiasts ranging from A(ardvark) to Z(ebra). The Travel Corporation brand offers safari experiences throughout much of Africa, enabling clients to see sights that may differ...
Travel Nunavut hands out unique products to showcase local artistry IAN STALKER Nunavut may become known for soap as well as soapstone. Newish Iqaluit firm Uasau Soap — the name of which is Inuktitut for Wash — is producing different soaps along with the likes of shampoos, balms and bath...
Museum traces rum’s history IAN STALKER Havana Cuba’s Havana Club Rum Museum can give visitors the lowdown on doing the bottoms-up routine in a country famed for its rum cocktails. The Old Havana attraction — affiliated with prominent rum distiller Havana Club — traces rum’s...
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 and upcoming properties ready to welcome your clients. British Colonial A historic hotel in The Bahamas is getting a fresh new look. The $65 million...
Foundation builds schools for Amazon children IAN STALKER School isn’t out for many interior Brazilian youngsters eager to learn how to live harmoniously with Mother Nature. The Fundação Almerinda Malaquias (Almerinda Malaquias Foundation), linked with Amazon-based tour company Katerre...
Country has hosted many famous musicians IAN STALKER GMTours clients visiting Morocco may not see Castles Made of Sand but they can certainly see kasbahs made from brick. The tour operator offers the North African country, which has long had a mystique underscored by the exotic nature of such cities...
