Ecuador is ramping up efforts to entice more visits from Canadian travellers BEATRICE ANGThe republic of Ecuador is ramping up efforts to entice travellers to experience its authentic offerings.“We’re here and we’re back,” enthused Santiago Granda, undersecretary of promotion for Ecuador’s...
Discover the little-known, but up-and-coming port stops of Monemvasia and Nafplio Greece Steve MacNaullEveryone is young and beautiful in Monemvasia. So says our tour guide Tina Leimoniti with a laugh. I picked up this grandiose declaration at Liotrivi Olive Oil Estate, in an enclave...
New luxury and boutique hotel options are available ANN RUPPENSTEIN Following the cancelled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this past August, Austria’s capital city turned a negative into a positive for disappointed fans known as Swifties. In the wake of a foiled planned terrorist attack, Elke...
Tour operator takes clients up, up and away IAN STALKER Arctic Kingdom can offer those who venture North an Arctic tern's-eye-view of Baffin Island expanses. The Iqaluit-based company is inviting Nunavut-bound vacationers to consider getting a view of Northern landscapes from above, thanks to its hot-air...
Sayulita is known for its relaxed ambiance IAN STALKER Meliá Hotels International is preparing to reach out to surfer dudes wanting to ride west coast Mexican waves in a community known for that type of activity. The Spanish company will in December open one of its ME brand properties in the Pacific...
The resort report: what's new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEIN Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre Featuring 188 guest rooms and 26 suites, Four...
Arajet will soon debut direct flights to Punta Cana for Canadian travellers IAN STALKERDominican Republic carrier Arajet is adjusting its Canadian routes, a nod to those of us who appreciate sun-splashed Caribbean beaches.The Santo Domingo-based airline currently has three weekly flights from both...
The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy will rise from US$22 to US$62 on Oct. 1 IAN STALKER One of the tour operators with a large South Pacific program is disappointed but not alarmed by New Zealand's decision to hike a tax imposed on those visiting the country, saying it doubts...
Tour operator's program highlights culture and nature IAN STALKER Air Canada Vacations' new Colombia guided tours program is showcasing the cultural and natural sides of a part of the world that was once largely promoted to Canadians as a sun destination for those eager to spend their holidays...
The resort report: what's new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEIN Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp The reimagined Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp is now open. The property...
