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...
Q&A with Ashley Hanneman Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor? I am a single mother of two wonderful children ages 14 and 10, and the owner/founder of Monarch Travel Pros in Sherwood Park, Alberta. My family and I are all very active, love to travel and be outdoors....
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...
From luxurious overwater villas to a waterpark that makes a splash, these adjacent resorts have something for every type of client, even those with a sensual side… All too often resorts claim to have something for everyone, but in the case of the newly opened Princess Senses the Mangrove and Princess...
MITCHELL MCCLUNG Travel Courier recently participated in a fam trip that emphasized Portugal’s Porto and North region in anticipation of new lift from Air Canada. Bom vinho, boa vida or good wine, good life is a phrase that rings true when visiting Porto and the North. On a recent trip to this...
From something unexpected in Ibiza to Iberostar's debut in Aruba, here is the latest hotel news JOIA Aruba by Iberostar JOIA Aruba by Iberostar is now open, marking Iberostar’s first Aruba property and the flagship property for the JOIA collection. The luxurious Caribbean resort features...
Schooner will be used to explore the Gulf of St. Lawrence Expedition Experience is reaching out to those who will appreciate a particularly Gallic twist to their seaborne vacations. August will see the Nova Scotia-based company offer sailings off the east coast that will include visits to St-Pierre...
Property is close to Tikal's imposing temples Northern Guatemala's lowrise Bolontiku Hotel Boutique & Spa is near some intriguing highrise structures that long predate Guatemala's tourism trade. The property -- part of the Costa Rica-based Cayuga Collection, which has resorts in different parts...
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...
