Ireland tourism is on the rise. Ditto for Puerto Rico. But the most interesting news of the day comes from China. If you’re like me (I’m not saying that’s a good thing), your biggest pet peeve on an airline is when someone sitting in front of you reclines their seat. I don’t mind if it’s a night flight; that’s to be expected. And I would do the same thing. But unless you’ve just flown in from Australia, I don’t see the need to recline your seat on a day flight and cram the space of the person sitting behind you. Read more
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More Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are rolling in for travellers. Celestyal, the award-winning, number one choice for travelers to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, is making the experience of a multi-destination Greek Island vacation less expensive this holiday season with its just announced “Big Blue Day” holiday sale, featuring 23 days of cruise and value-add upgrade savings. Recently, Celestyal launched a new, two-tiered pricing structure to provide more choice and value. The entry-level, “inclusive” fare offers complimentary dining and select drinks with meals, entertainment, daily activities, port charges and gratuities. This entry level fare also comes Read more
One of Hawaii’s top resorts is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a stylish new Club Lounge. The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua, which sits on a bluff overlooking the ocean and the island of Molokai across the channel, has a posh new Club Lounge with fabulous food and serene views. It’s a massive space that measures some 5,000 square feet, and is located in the former Anuenue Room. There are plenty of nooks and crannies for privacy and a fresh décor with deeply polished wood floors, curved grey sofas with cheery yellow-green cushions, local art, and tons of fresh flowers. There’s also Read more
A new study finds that one of Canada’s most attractive destinations still faces a bit of an uphill struggle when it comes to tourism. And, quite frankly, I don’t get it. A survey of Canadian travel habits and desires by Tourism Nova Scotia found that 37% of Canadian travellers who aim to take a holiday in the next 12 months will be heading to Ontario. The next choices were Quebec (24%), British Columbia (23%), the U.S.A. (18), International (17) and Alberta (15, which is a lower percentage than I would’ve expected given the grandeur of the Rockies). Atlantic Canada, which Read more
Stunning architecture. Fresh, local food and drinks. And the former home of one of Canada’s best-known writers. Not to mention trendy artists, family-friendly golf, a cool cabin in the woods, friendly alpacas, and a sunflower farm guaranteed to light up your social media accounts. I recently spent two days and a night in surprising North Durham Region. I was blown away by the creativity and cooperative spirit of local business people, as well as by their artistry and passion. Several times I found myself wondering if this region, which is less than an hour from Toronto, could become as popular Read more
