Travel agents canvassed in CLIA’s latest Travel Agent Cruise Industry Outlook Report say that river cruises are currently one of the hottest trends in the cruise industry. In fact, nearly four out of five travel agents (79%) said that a river cruise is a great way to introduce “new to cruise”...
In 2020, Tauck will offer its first-ever cruises on the Douro River in Portugal with three new itineraries aboard a riverboat that’s being designed and built specifically for the Douro, the Andorinha. “At Tauck, we measure success by the quality of the experience we provide our guests, and one of the best...
Emirates has introduced an innovative new function on its app that allows passengers to create playlists ahead of their flight and sync it to their seats once on board. According to officials, passengers can plan their trip more effectively, and maximize their on-board experience by using the Emirates...
Toronto’s CN Tower is hosting REGALIA, Native Pride on the newly renovated main observation level until March 31. Through 30 portraits, children, women and men dressed in colourful regalia tell their personal stories, as well as those of their people and their world view. “We are very excited...
Contiki, the travel company offering global adventures for 18- to 35-year old’s, recently polled young Canadians about their upcoming travel plans. Here are the top 10 destinations on young traveller’s radars this year. Jordan Heaving with historical significance, spirituality and soul, Jordan...
TL Network Canada has expanded the portfolio of cruise lines featured within its Distinctive Voyages hosted cruise collection with the addition of AmaWaterways. The program now features 10 premium and luxury cruise lines with departures on more than 300 hosted cruises each year. AmaWaterways hosted cruises...
American Express Global Business Travel’s (GBT) “The Air Monitor 2019” found that fare levels should remain stable on many of the world’s major air routes in 2019. Capacity and growing competition, including new low-cost carriers on long-haul routes, will likely restrain fare...
Premier yacht charter company The Moorings has a new destination on its list – Martinique. Bareboat and skippered charters aboard sail and power yachts are bookable now for winter departures. The Martinique fleet will include mid-size Beneteau monohulls, sailing catamarans from Robertson &...
AdventureSmith Explorations, which specializes in small- ship cruising, still has availability for clients looking to embark on an Alaskan cruise, including spots on the new 100-guest National Geographic Venture, sailing its first season in the region this May. “We can confidently say we have more...
STORY AND PHOTOS BY Ann Ruppenstein Looking out past a section of the fortified wall that extends along the iconic El Morro Fort, guide Leopoldo Rosso surmises the rest of the walking tour could go one of two ways. “Do you want to go to the cemetery or do you want to go back and […]
