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THE AZORES: A year-round paradise for families and nature-lovers
Nine islands in the middle of the Atlantic making up the archipelago known as the Azores have a year-round, pleasant temperature which, when combined with the islands’ unparalleled nature, cover the…
THE AZORES: Volcanic islands that offer unique natural experiences
About eight million years ago, the first signs of the Azores islands started to appear in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean as a result of volcanic eruptions. Eventually, nine major islands were…
THE FEELING YOU GET WHEN YOU VISIT THE AZORES
Wonder, Natural, Magical, Dream, Inspire, Breathe, and Peaceful. Aiming to inspire our passengers, all of Azores Airlines A321neo and A320 aircraft have been designed to emotionally appeal to our…
RETAIL ROUND-UP: Travel agencies in the news
Ensemble has launched a new familiarization program for members and Flight Centre is “fizzing with inspo” in a cheeky, new promotional series on YouTube this week’s retail round-up. Also,…
TO VISIT OR NOT TO VISIT: Stratford-upon-Avon – it’s not all about Shakespeare
Few will dispute that Stratford-upon-Avon is all about Shakespeare. But what if you’re not barmy about the bard? Is a visit to the English town dedicated to the birth, life, death – and legacy – of…
ROUND-UP: March 20-24, 2023
Good news for both those needing passport and NEXUS cards was delivered last week; the heat is on Heathrow as it prepares for a strike leading up to Easter, and the world’s top airport was revealed…
LISTENING IN: Liverpool tunes up for Eurovision 2023
It might only be the second biggest event in the UK this May (see King Charles lII, Coronation of), but the Eurovision Song Contest is a big deal in Britain (and elsewhere in Europe). And this year’s…
WORLD’S TOP AIRPORT REVEALED: And how do Canadian airports rate?
Singapore Changi has reclaimed its spot as the world’s top airport in the prestigious annual “Passengers’ Choice Award” rankings by Skytrax. Vancouver rated a respectable 20th on the top 100 list,…
LIFE IN THE FAST LANE: $5m Vegas race package fit for an emperor
Casino giant Caesars Entertainment is offering what may be the most extravagant guest package for the highly anticipated Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix later this year at a whopping US$5 million.…
CARNIVAL WELCOMES NEW SHIP, VENEZIA
Transitioning from sister line Costa, Carnival Venezia officially joined the Carnival Cruise Line fleet this week in Cadiz, Spain, with Costa Captain Tihomir Muzic handing over the ship to Carnival…
NEVADA: The wild west at its weirdest
When Canadians think Nevada, it’s understandable that lavish Las Vegas tends to command attention. And while tourism folk from the state would never try to dissuade visitors from this country from…
COULD TIM’S BE COMING TO CUBA?
Juan Carlos Garcia Granda is looking forward to the day when Canadians can enjoy a cup of coffee at a Tim Horton’s in Cuba. And while Cuba’s tourism minister wasn’t specifically rolling up to Canada…
KENILWORTH CASTLE A BLAST FROM THE PAST
Visitors to a British castle in the West Midlands can go back in time to relive one of history’s great sporting spectacles as rival knights compete in the ultimate test of strength and skill at…
ROUND-UP: March 13-17, 2023
Accusations and lawsuits flew last week from Flair Airlines after four of its planes were seized due to over-due lease payments; Canada Jetlines and Qatar Airways considered a collaboration; Brazil…
IRELAND ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY: It’s more than leprechauns and green beer
St Patrick’s Day in Ireland isn’t just a celebration of the patron saint, it’s also a demonstration of the pride of being Irish and a source of joy that helps to kick off the spring season. Around…
AN INDUSTRY MILESTONE: 100 million guests sail on Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line has 100 million reasons to celebrate after announcing that it has achieved a major milestone for the industry as the first cruise line to embark 100 million guests since its…
PUBS, PATIOS & BARS: Whiskey set to flow again in Belfast
Belfast’s first distillery in a century will soon open its doors in a historic converted prison, courtesy of the Belfast Distillery Co., which is on a “mission” to bring whiskey distilling back to…
LISTENING IN: Irish eyes smiling at Great Big Sea-Chieftains jam
Remember the you-got-chocolate-in-my-peanut-butter, you-got-peanut-butter-on-my-chocolate debate? And what’s that got to do with music videos and today’s musical celebration of St. Patrick’s Day?…
TOP WAYS TO EXPLORE BRITAIN’S WEST MIDLANDS
From cosmopolitan Birmingham to literary Stratford-upon-Avon, and epic castles like Kenilworth and Warwick to the industrial heritage of the Black Country Museum and the Ironbridge Gorge, England’s…
AN UNUSUAL DISPUTE: Four Flair aircraft seized by Leasing company
On Saturday Flair Airlines had four Boeing 737 MAX 8s seized by its leasing company at three Canadian airports, Toronto, Edmonton, and Waterloo. Leasing companies seizing aircraft is highly unusual.…