A destination where surfing is the Sport of Kings and skyscrapers are banned The Kaua'i Visitors Bureau is eager to host both surfing dudes and aspiring surfer dudes as well. The bureau's Maile Brown, in Toronto for a recent Hawaii Tourism Canada event, says her island is a great place for both surfers...
Resort is all about 'serenity,' sales director says The sales director at a Mexican Pacific coast resort says her property is ideally suited for those who want to be far from the madding crowd. Elena Atristain of the Cala de Mar Ixtapa says the resort will be appreciated by those who enjoy quiet vacations,...
Ilona Kauremszky Imagine this: somewhere over the Atlantic, as cabin lights dim, you press the recline button and let anticipation take over. Wrapped in a soft blanket in business class aboard one of the most sophisticated aircraft in the sky, this is travel at its most refined. From YYZ, in a 10-hour...
A tale of two hotels in Rio de Janeiro celebrating Air Canada's new non-stop service Steve MacNaullThere was a party at departure gate E70 at Pearson airport on Dec. 4th to mark the inaugural Air Canada YYZ-GIG flight. There was food and drink, soccer players booting and heading balls around, a giant...
Andes Race enables competitors to experience reminders of the Incas Organizers of Peru's gruelling Andes Race are inviting Canadians to follow in the fleet footsteps of some legendary and energetic Inca figures. Race organizer Claudio Castillo says the annual event – held in a region close to the storied...
A behind the scenes look at Churchill's surprise driving lesson Fall sees Bob Debets routinely offer some tundra-style driver's ed.And those receiving pointers on navigating the terrain near the northern Manitoba community of Churchill will be far more likely to encounter hefty predators than other...
Michael SchoenbergerLas Vegas markets itself as the sports and entertainment capital of the world and this has been a major factor in why Las Vegas has long been a favourite destination for Canadian travellers. Canadians have historically flocked to Nevada in large numbers, making Canada...
Globus family of brands’ Denise Harper on 40 years in travel, climbing mountains and leading with passion Tell us a little bit about yourself and how long you've been in the travel industry. Did you always know you wanted to be in travel?I was really born into travel. My father was a pilot with...
Purpose-driven, social travel and family adventures define the next year ANN RUPPENSTEINLooking ahead to what’s in store for 2026, industry expert Jane Clementino sees bucket-list and purpose-driven travel being among the top trends to watch. “Canadians are approaching...
MITCHELL MCCLUNG Known as the Pearl of the Atlantic, Madeira is a stunning volcanic archipelago with rugged, mountainous landscapes and dramatic cliffs. Madeira’s sub-tropical climate makes it a year-round destination for tourists. Temperatures are generally 20-27°C, with the summer being drier...
