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ROUND-UP: Aug. 9-13, 2021
Vaccine certificates for travel will soon be available for Canadians, TravCorp brands guests must vaccinate before travel, flights arrivals from India get pushed back again, the US border opened (in…
A LIFE OF LUXURY: The World’s Best Cities for Five Star Luxury
For many people the only thing better than travelling the world – is travelling the world in the lap of luxury. However, luxury often comes at a hefty price, so the only thing better than luxury…
THE SPICE IS NICE: Grenada earns ‘culinary capital’ chops
Grenada has been named world’s first “Culinary Capital” by The World Food Travel Association, recognizing the Caribbean destination’s unique culinary and cultural attributes,…
WHEN YOU WISH UPON A SPA: Disney reveals new ship indulgences
Disney Cruise Line has unveiled even more ways for adult guests to escape and indulge aboard its newest ship in summer 2022. In addition to a previously announced Star Wars-themed lounge and fine…
ROUND-UP::Aug. 2-6, 2021, 2021
Mandatory vaccinations, evolving entry regulations in multiple destinations, flight restarts, and a new Sandals resort all made news in the travel industry last week.
NEWS
Prime Minister Justin…
CARNIVAL MAKES WAVES WITH MARDI GRAS LAUNCH
Carnival Cruise Line’s celebrated a return to cruising from Florida after a 16-month pandemic pause with the launch of the maiden voyage of its new flagship ship, Mardi Gras, on Saturday from its home…
ROUND-UP:July 26-30, 2021
Canadian airlines and cruise lines are soaring and sailing again; three’s the charm for travellers in Quebec; WestJet and KLM make news; and a flip-flop at Pearson…
NEWS
The Quebec government says…
BATTERED IN BATH
The impatience to travel again has inspired destinations and their marketing groups to ramp up their social media postings. There are daily images of places and activities I love and can’t visit. It’s…
FULL SILVER MOON: A Silversea Sister with Her Own Personality
Silver Moon has been officially christened as the ninth vessel in the ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises fleet and is sailing in the Greek Isles this summer. In a ceremony in Athens, godmother Gaia Gaja …
ROUND-UP:July 19-23, 2021
Canada finally has plan to open its border, the US does not; the Inca Trail is open again; Bezos blasted into space, and Bureau’s back – all among last week’s news…
NEWS
Canada announced that it will…
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT: Help mission to save monarchs
Canadians are invited to help monarch butterfly conservation by taking part in the fifth annual International Monarch Monitoring Blitz, which kicks off today (July 23) and runs for 10 days through…
PEELING BACK THE LAYERS ON A BERMUDA INSTITUTION
With the prospect of returning to Bermuda at hand thanks to the return of Air Canada flights starting Aug. 6, thoughts of very important travel logistics arise — not least, where to go for a good…
THE WRITE STUFF: Park Hyatt Toronto set for September return
One of Toronto’s best-known hotels, the Park Hyatt, is set to open its doors again in September after being closed for nearly four years. Fully restored, the famed luxury property promises a…
ROUND-UP:July 12-16, 2021
American visitors may soon be welcome in Canada, cruise ships can return after Nov. 1, Ireland eases requirements for Canadians, and big plans from Porter Airlines highlight last week’s notable travel…
BACK TO WORK: American recalling flight attendants to handle travel crowds
American Airlines is cancelling extended leaves for about 3,300 flight attendants and telling them to come back to work in time for the holiday season. And the carrier plans to hire 800 new flight…
SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE IN 2021
After a year with little to celebrate, Nova Scotian winemakers are popping corks and raising glasses to commemorate the 410th anniversary of the planting of the province’s first vineyard.
In 1611…
HEADING EAST THROUGH ONTARIO
As inhabitants of Canada’s largest city contemplate some travels after various lockdowns, I begin to wonder if they know of the many delights awaiting them almost on their own doorstep.
It’s the…
BASTILLE DAY AMIDST THE STORM
As a host of Canadian sites from Niagara Falls to Montreal’s Ferris Wheel came alight in the bleu, blanc et rouge of France yesterday (July 14), the European nation celebrated Bastille Day in modest…
CITY OF CULTURE: Coventry takes the spotlight
As pandemic restrictions ease in Britain, the historic but rather under-the-radar city of Coventry is ready for its moment in the spotlight having been designated a City of Culture for 2021, extending…
MOVING RIGHT ALONG: Porter expansion could significantly shake up Canada’s airline…
When Porter Airlines resumes operations on Sept. 8 after an 18-month pandemic pause, it plans to do so with a bang, not a whimper. The Toronto-based airline says it will spend billions to introduce up…