Ahoy, ships! Norwegian Aqua One of the most highly anticipated new ships of the year is Norwegian Aqua, the newest ship in Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima Class. Officially debuting next month with Modern Family actor Eric Stonestreet as godparent, Aqua will deliver some standout entertainment....
From a luxury stay near India's Bengal Tigers to a hillside retreat with panoramic views in Thailand, here's the latest hotel and resort openings Anantara Golden Triangle unveils The Mekong Explorer Tent Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort has debuted The Mekong Explorer Tent, a luxurious...
From the riverside of Portugal to scenic South Caicos, here's the latest openings Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel Located on the south bank of the Douro River in the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, the brand-new, five-star Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel offers travellers a unique experience that combines...
Upcoming family-friendly resort will be next to existing one Haven Resorts is on the verge of building a greater presence in Mexico's most prominent resort destination.Jan LaPointe, Haven's North American director, reports that the company is looking to add another property in Cancun, where it already...
This 300-suite, adults-only resort embraces the fact that it isn’t oceanfront The view from my gigantic rooftop – and I mean enormous to the point that it’s larger than a suite and balcony combined at most resorts – isn’t what you’d expect from a typical Mexican retreat. Instead of waves...
Off-the-beaten path destinations and Europe bookings are strong A new year is here! What are some of the key trends for the year ahead? EK: One notable trend we've observed over the past few years—and one I believe is here to stay—is the rise of multi-generational travel. More grandparents are choosing...
I have been thinking about this a lot and my top five I would say are Madeira, Portugal; Galapagos Islands, Ecuador; Mozambique; Slovenia and Western Australia. Slovenia is somewhere I went in November, in the off-season and was blown away by its beauty. I think Canadians would love it. Being...
Exciting hotel and resort openings for different types of travellers From a luxurious property set within India's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve for private safari drives for Bengal tigers to the most highly anticipated all inclusive resort openings of the year, here's a look at the hottest hotels and resorts...
What's big for 2025? There's no denying that a significant portion of Canadians will always be looking to escape the cold, especially in the thick of winter. However, for 2025, a growing number of travellers are looking for cool escapes with destinations like Antarctica and Iceland continuing to appeal...
Ask the agent – winter getaways for happy holidays Where are your clients going this winter? Is it hot escapes, embracing the holiday season or cool getaways? CP: When the winter is here, my clients are all asking for hot destinations. Whether it’s a beach holiday, theme park or cruise, they are asking...
