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ROUND-UP: Jan. 9-13, 2023

Last week offered good news on the value of holding a Canadian passport; a timely reminder from TICO; a new campaign from Transat; plus, news from Canada Jetlines, Air Canada Vacations, Sunwing,…

Celebrating Louisiana’s World-Renowned Cuisine

Louisiana’s cuisine is unlike anywhere else, and locals have conjured up a plethora of ways to honor these traditional dishes and the influences that brought them to life. Food trails are the perfect…

Exploring Louisiana’s Highlights & Hidden Gems

There’s no better way to explore all Louisiana has to offer than by taking a road trip! Along the way, you’ll experience Louisiana’s most popular attractions along with quirky marvels. Louisiana has…

Louisiana’s Unique History & Influences

Louisiana is where Jazz and zydeco music originated, Cajun cuisine was concocted, where industries flourished and where the Civil Rights Movement made an impact. Learn about Louisiana’s unique and…

LISTENING IN: Amy Winehouse, Back to Black

It’s hard to believe that its been over a decade (almost a dozen years to be precise) since the death of Amy Winehouse, the troubled troubadour who struggled with substance abuse and addiction and…

NEW KEMPINSKI OFFERS HAVANA IN STYLE

The doors are once again open at the Gran Hotel Bristol in Havana after a longer hibernation period than expected caused by the pandemic. Having re-opened in February 2020, the all-new Kempinski…

ROUND-UP: Jan. 02-06, 2023

2023 kicked off with violence affecting tourists in Mexico, continuing news and views about travelling to and from China, the fallout from weather woes for airlines and passengers, a MSC Cruises…

LISTENING IN: May day – Queen guitarist knighted

Brian May is now a “Sir.” The Queen guitarist, who also has a doctorate in astrophysics and is an animal welfare advocate, received a knighthood as part of the UK’s annual New Year’s Honours list for…

ROUND-UP: Dec. 19-30, 2022

Besides atrocious, debilitating weather across much of the continent, and resulting travel chaos, cancellations, and lost bags, the world of travel continued to turn over the holidays as China took…

‘BEST TOURISM VILLAGES’ OF 2022

Looking to get off the beaten track and discover the essence of rural, sustainable tourism in 2023? Consider these villages – the world’s best in 2022, according to the UNWTO – designated from across…

LISTENING IN: Oh, yes those were the days!

“Those Were the Days” was a smash in 1968, topping the charts in the UK and almost (No. 2) in the US, where it was held out of top spot by “Hey Jude” no less. Not sure the song’s ranking in Canada,…

ODE TO VENICE

Venice has been flabbergasting visitors for centuries. Entering the city via the Grand Canal is an unforgettable experience whether it’s your first time or the tenth. Walt Disney could not have…

ROUND-UP: Dec. 19-23, 2023

From Vancouver to the deep US south, and populous southern Ontario in between, wild winter weather cancelled flights and disrupted holiday travel plans across the continent ahead of the Christmas…