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TRUMP TESTS POSITIVE
Donald Trump said early Friday that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, a stunning announcement that plunges the country deeper into uncertainty just a month…
PUBS & PATIOS:Gorgeous Georges, Paris
Rated as one the most Instagrammable rooftop bars in the world by the social media platform, Le Georges restaurant is the perfect place in Paris to combine fine dining with amazing views of the City…
ARMCHAIR TRAVELLER:Doing dessert is as easy as pie
In our (sadly) ongoing series of pandemic-inspired at-home activities, we’ve revealed how to mix a few famous international drinks as well as offering up some delightfully exotic dishes for dinner.…
PRESSURE IS BRINGING CRUISING BACK SOONER RATHER THAN LATER
It’s anchors aweigh at least for some cruises from US ports starting in November. But it comes with a caveat from a senior health official that it may be premature. The Centers for Disease Control has…
HOW TO MOVE TO CANADA: Google search spikes during debate
Just one hour into what had been billed as a presidential debate, but has since been described as ‘embarrassing’, ‘alarming’, ‘a train wreck’, ‘a dumpster fire’ and a ‘shit show’ (I’m sorry if you’re…
WORTH THE QUARANTINE: Feeling safe and having fun in Jamaica
Safe! I felt safe for the first time since mid-March. I didn’t know what to expect when I flew to the Moon Palace Jamaica on their first fam trip (I was the only media person making the trip) since…
THE ENVELOPE PLEASE: VisitEngland reveals Awards of Excellence
Looking for a hot hotel or bodacious B&B to book in England? Want to recommend a restaurant of distinction, perfect pub or insightful museum? VisitEngland’s Awards of Excellence may give some…
THE ENVELOPE PLEASE: VisitEngland reveals Awards of Excellence
Looking for a hot hotel or bodacious B&B to book in England? Want to recommend a restaurant of distinction, perfect pub or insightful museum? VisitEngland’s Awards of Excellence may give some…
PRECIOUS PLACES: It’s better (down where it’s wetter) in the Bahamas
With over 700 islands and cays, all of them by their very nature hemmed in by H20, it’s not a stretch to say that The Bahamas is a paradise for underwater adventure. Blessed with some of the clearest…
PRECIOUS PLACES: It’s better (down where it’s wetter) in the Bahamas
With over 700 islands and cays, all of them by their very nature hemmed in by H20, it’s not a stretch to say that The Bahamas is a paradise for underwater adventure. Blessed with some of the clearest…
PANDEMIC VS. PROFIT : Canadian ski resorts wrestle with as COVID dilemma
Canadian ski resort operators planning for a season that begins in about two months are being forced to balance profits with protecting the health of their guests in view of a COVID-19 pandemic that…
ATLAS OCEAN INCLUDES EMERGENCY INSURANCE IN CRUISE FARES
In what we can hope will be a trend in the industry, Atlas Ocean Voyages has become the first cruise line to include emergency evacuation and return-to-home insurance for all guests as part of its All…
ROUND-UP:Sept. 21-25, 2020
Insurance and medical news was in the spotlight last week on multiple fronts, as were new flights to Cuba, and the launch of a new video-conferencing tool from Goway.
NEWS
Ahead of its resumption of…
RETURN OF THE MUMMIES:Major archaeological find in Egypt
Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed more than two dozen ancient coffins in a vast necropolis south of Cairo – a find that promises to help boost tourism in the Middle Eastern nation known for its…
SAFE WITH SUNWING: Tour operator partners with Medcan for health and safety program
Sunwing has announced that it has partnered with Medcan, a global healthcare leader providing medical expertise, consultation and health inspiration. Medcan will advise on the company’s Safe with…
MAJOR MILESTONE:100th country awarded WTTC Safe Travels stamp
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has marked its first major milestone with its 100th destination earning the organization’s “Safe Travels” stamp – a designation designed to enable…
SUNWING CELEBRATES ROYALTON LUXURY RESORTS’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY
October marks Royalton Luxury Resorts’ 10th anniversary – and to celebrate, Sunwing is launching a massive Royalton 10th Anniversary Sale, for ten days only, featuring once in a lifetime savings and…
PRECIOUS PLACES: Slovenia’s sensational cycling trails
Slovenians love sports. So much so that today marks a new holiday in the tiny central European country – National Sports Day. One of the most popular endeavours amongst Slovenians is cycling, which…
Manulife has introduced COVID insurance, Carnival is culling ships
Carnival Cruise Line is continuing to cull its fleet: The company says it will sell Carnival Fascination and Carnival Imagination, both of which had previously been put on long-term lay-up status and…
INTIMATE. STUNNING. UNFORGETTABLE.: Jamaica offers outstanding venues as couples seek…
Couples around the world are reimagining wedding plans in this new landscape and while they are opting for smaller, more intimate ceremonies, their desire for a stunning and unforgettable venue for…