IAN STALKER Once reclusive Albania has put out the welcome mat for international travellers and they're responding. Albert Shahinaj, general manager of Explore Albania Holidays, says his homeland spent much of the 20th century largely shunning contact with Westerners, but the end of communist...
As this year's crop of Baxter Student Ambassadors and tourism students from across the country gear up to join the travel industry, Travel Courier caught up with travel pros to hear their words of wisdom for new grads, insights they wish they knew when they first graduated and some of the coolest...
Mediterranean destination offers much more than sun and sea BY: LEN KAUFMAN “People want to go deeper and experience the lifestyle. We promote gastronomy, traditional food, traditional customs. We have small boutique hotels or houses in the typical villages.” –Carlo Micallef, chief executive...
From the first W resort to enter the all-inclusive space to a new build coming to Paraguay, here's the latest hotel and resort openings W Punta Cana Bookings are now open for W Punta Cana, the first resort of the iconic luxury lifestyle hospitality brand to enter the all-inclusive space. Set to open...
Lindblad Expeditions' Cara Matthew on career highs and amazing adventures at sea Tell us about yourself and how long you’ve been in the travel industry? I was born and raised in British Columbia and now call Toronto home. Nearly 19 years ago, I headed east in my 1998 Z24 with my 17-year-old cat in tow....
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...
