G Adventures and its non-profit partner Planeterra have announced five new projects as part of the Project 100 initiative, a commitment to have 100 Planeterra projects built into G Adventures tours by the end of 2020. Coinciding with International Women’s Day, the new projects focus on empowering...
Where the wild things are CONTIKI LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO ON THE GREAT MIGRATION Hey Nadine Honourary Contiki ambassador Canadian travel vlogger Nadine Sykora, who has embarked on 18 Contiki trips to date, recently embarked on the 12-day East Africa Safari itinerary, where she investigated the threat to local...
Shalene Dudley Owner / Travel Designer / Certified Destination Wedding Planner My husband and I had a destination wedding 11 years ago when it was still pretty novel. I walked away from my very toxic corporate career in 2013 after returning from a birthday trip to Puerto Vallarta. I booked my first destination...
Checking in: the latest hotel news Although your clients are staying close to home right now, here are a few hotels and resorts worth noting for upcoming bookings. Hotel of the week: Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski Cuba As part of its international expansion to add another 6,000 rooms to its portfolio,...
Online places to explore Virginia during social distancing Ian Stalker While people are self-isolating and social distancing, many museums, historic sites and other tourism destinations in Virginia are offering virtual options for visitors to explore and learn. Does the worst in travel times bring out the best...
Adventure Canada unveils 2021 European expeditions Adventure Canada has an expanded lineup of 2021 European expeditions, including a new journey to Basque Country and a return to the Faroe Islands. say bonjour to france For the first time, Adventure Canada will sail along the coasts of France and Spain...
Passport? Check. Sunscreen? Check. Birthday suit? Check… Alongside changing attitudes and growing body acceptance, ‘Nakations’ are increasing in popularity, with many holidaymakers ditching swimsuits and feeling liberated. But, where is the best destination to bare it all? The team...
What’s it like being a travel advisor during the COVID-19 pandemic? This week Travel Courier checks in with Jennifer Chedore, travel advisor at Blowes & Stewart Travel Group Ltd., to find out how she’s managing during the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic. 1) Tell us a little bit about...
