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A new study has revealed that Las Vegas is the best city in America for partying on spring break.    Having just returned from a two-day visit to Vegas on Thursday night, albeit one with rather limited partying, I can certainly attest to the action that never ceases to stop in the city.   Research by online casino reviewer, The Casino Wizard analyzed multiple factors that people may consider important when planning their nights out. These factors include the number of bars, average hotel prices, average drink prices, activities available, the weather, and a few other metrics.    The study analyzed the top Read more

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Canadians are some of the highest spenders in the world for travel, and they’re itching to explore, a new Amex Travel study says. Canadians rank as the second highest global market for anticipated average trip spend and are prioritizing spontaneous, bucket list, and once in a lifetime vacations. American Express Travel released its 2024 Global Travel Trends Report today, highlighting the inspiration and trends driving global travel bookings this year.  “The Global Travel Trends Report highlights the continued desire for Canadians to prioritize unforgettable travel, from spontaneous trips to once in a lifetime experiences,” said Vanessa Crooker, VP of Brand, Partnerships and Read more

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Air Canada is boosting its food and beverage program with a series of new, tasty menus for customers. Canada’s largest airline today announced a comprehensive upgrade of its award-winning menus for all customers, with 100+ new rotating seasonal recipes showcasing bigger, bolder flavours alongside new snacks and beverages. Air Canada’s new and upgraded culinary program spotlights the influence of Air Canada’s long-standing award-winning culinary partners Chef David Hawksworth, Chef Vikram Vij, and Chef Jérôme Ferrer in showcasing flavours, textures and fresh, quality ingredients that sing at cruising altitude, which are complemented by wine selections from award-winning Air Canada sommelier Véronique Read more

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BARBADOS – I’m dining at the elegant, glitzy Oro restaurant on the ninth floor of the 02 Beach Club and Spa in Barbados, trading business talk with Jacqui McDermott, Sales and Marketing Manager for O2 and Ocean Hotels Group Barbados. It’s a relatively new property, only two years old, and a lot of advisors aren’t yet familiar with what they offer. “02 Beach Club and Spa is aimed at people who don’t want to compromise,” McDermott tells me. “They’re looking for a little elegance. They want a five- star property but they like the convenience of an all-inclusive property. They Read more

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It was startling to hear. I was having a look at the array of rums for sale at Depaz Distillery in northern Martinique when someone reached over my shoulder to grab a bottle. “Sorry,” he said. I was taken aback for a minute. Other than talking to members of our small travel writers’ group and our tour guides, it was the first word of English I had heard in more than 24 hours on the island. Many people in the hospitality industry in Martinique speak English, but you know you’re in a different part of the Caribbean when you visit Read more

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