Canadians have easier ways to get to great European and Asian destinations this summer. Starting in June, passengers from Montreal will be able to fly direct on Air Canada to Nantes, an historic city on the Loire River in the Normandy region of France. It’s the first time Air Canada will fly to Nantes, which also is served by Air Transat. Air Canada next month also will begin flights from Montreal to Palma de Mallorca in Spain, and Catania, Sicily. TravelPulse Canada reports customers in June also will be able to fly direct from Toronto to Shanghai, China, resuming flights Read more
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New Porter Airlines flights to the Caribbean, Mexico and United States from across Canada next winter. Plus news about Uber jumping into the hotel booking biz, Chicago’s celebration of Route 66, and news of a pair of around-the-world voyages from Holland America. ARUBA, JAMAICA, PORTER WANTS TO TAKE YA Porter Airlines is flying south next winter to four new destinations. In addition to a robust set of new sun routes from Eastern Canada, Porter is introducing its first international flights from Alberta. This includes over 40 warm-weather routes for the 2026-27 season. The carrier has been growing at a rapid Read more
Cruise line food. Adventure Travel. Top Vrbo rentals, and news from Las Vegas and San Francisco. BEST CRUISE LINES FOR FOOD LOVERS Food and Wine magazine (link) recently published a list of the top cruise lines for foodies. Here’s their top 10. Explora Journeys The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Aqua Expeditions Silversea Crystal Oceania Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises HX Expeditions Ponant Celebrity Cruises I can’t say I have enough cruising experience to rank them, but I hear amazing things about Explora, and I had a magnificent cruise with Silversea back in 2011, with truly spectacular food. ADVENTURE TRAVEL: IT’S NOT Read more
An update on the power of cruising worldwide, news from Holland America. Scenic, Avalon and AmaWaterways, plus updates on Air Canada bag fees, cancelled vacation programs for Cuba and a California World Cup guide. All in today’s blog post. CRUISE NEWS AND VIEWS THE POWER OF CRUISING In a new report, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) highlights the positive impact that cruise tourism delivers for communities and destinations around the world. “Cruising for Impact” demonstrates how cruise tourism acts as a powerful driver of opportunity, supporting local livelihoods, strengthening communities, and creating long-term value in coastal and port Read more
USA Today has come out with its annual list of best coastal towns in the States. Once again, California and Florida dominate the top 10. Coming out in first place was Pismo Beach, California; a fabulous town on the Central Coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles. This is my fave part of the California coastline, with smaller cities like Pismo Beach and nearby Avila Beach, as well as great towns such as Cambria and Morro Bay. Here’s what USA Today experts and readers had to say about Pismo Beach: “Located along California’s Central Coast, Pismo Beach draws in plenty Read more
