CLAIRE SCOTT I’m swimming upstream through a cave in Poza los Coyotes, a local swimming spot near La Fortuna, Costa Rica with a group of fellow travellers hailing from across the globe. We all stop and take a break to admire an ancient looking tree that extends its gnarled roots into turquoise...

Real life Wonder Mom names Wonder of the Seas in Port Canaveral ANN RUPPENSTEIN It’s not every day that an everyday hero gets the opportunity to be the godmother of a mega cruise ship. During the naming ceremony for Wonder of the Seas in Port Canaveral, Florida, on Dec. 9, Jason Liberty, president...

The US plays a big role in MSC Cruises’ future ANN RUPPENSTEIN Iconic actress Sophia Loren, who is godmother to 18 MSC Cruises ships that she calls her “godchildren,” appeared via video at the naming ceremony for MSC Seascape in New York on Dec. 7 to hand over ribbon cutting duties...

A 12-state showcase TED DAVIS In the photo: Fanny Spanu of Toundra Voyages in Montreal took home an award for her company’s contributions to tourism in the U.S. Southeast, as part of Honors Night at the Travel South USA International Showcase in Louisville, KY recently. She celebrated the award...

2023 marks 50th anniversary of artist’s death IAN STALKER Next year will see widespread tributes in Spain and France honouring Pablo Picasso on the 50th anniversary of the famed artist’s death, with Picasso’s Mediterranean-fronting hometown of Malaga featuring prominently in the tributes....

Canadian agents recognized during AMResorts’ Amazing Agent Celebration ANN RUPPENSTEIN Two Canadian travel advisors were recognized for going above the call of duty at AMResorts’ recent Amazing Agent Celebration at Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana. During a lively masquerade themed gala night...