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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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Notable news from last week includes Flair flights to the United States, AmaWaterways aspirations in Colombia, Porter plans starting Sept. 8, and earnest hopes that the federal government will set a…

You won’t often hear me say this, but it’s not always about the beer. In fact, in this case, it’s about the clams – marvellous mollusks from PEI, served and savoured at the treasured island…

On the 50th anniversary of his death, Jim Morrison is still lighting the fires of fans, who turned out to pay homage to the erstwhile Lizard King at Pere-Lachaise cemetery in eastern Paris this week.…

The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism (NH DTTD) has selected Reach Global Marketing as their agency of record. The Toronto-based agency was awarded the contract following four successful…

With Canadians planning and, indeed, actually edging closer to their next vacations, Belize is rolling out the welcome mat for citizens of this country, touting industry-leading health and safety…

Set to open in October, Ocean Hotels’ new O2 Beach Club & Spa in Barbados bases its philosophy, and name, from the symbol for oxygen – “the element as natural and life essential as the act of…

In a policy change effective March 1, this year Air Canada implemented a ban on emotional support animals in its cabins. The airline continues to allow customers to board with a service dog at no…

New research from Bounce has analyzed popular city break destinations on the average price of five common city break costs to reveal the most affordable and the most expensive city breaks around the…

Crystal Expedition Cruises officially welcomed its new luxury expedition yacht ‘Crystal Endeavor’ to its fleet on Saturday in Germany as the ship was christened by Manuela Schwesig, Prime Minister of…

Leave Rome its Pantheon and Venice its canals. Let Tuscany have its art, and hoards of visitors. Where you want to be is camera-shy Umbria – Italy’s authentic slow-food capital. Pastoral rolling hills…

More and more borders (including Canada’s) edge open, Sunwing is set to offer refunds, and MSC Cruises revealed the name of its newest ship. These items and more in last week’s round-up… NEWS…

As more companies start selling tickets to space, a question looms: Who gets to call themselves an astronaut? It’s already a complicated issue and about to get more so as the wealthy snap up…

There’s nothing wrong with a nice afternoon tea, but typically it’s not the purview of this column (let’s be honest, we’ve never, ever, never, talked about tea before). However, lest you think I’m…

Carnival Cruise Line has plans to grow its fleet by two additional ships by 2023. It’s taking over the delivery of an Excel-class ship that had previously been assigned to sister line AIDA Cruises…

The Loire Valley’s sensational chateaux, baguettes and beaches, snug ski resorts and the Eiffel Tower – all classic symbols of France well known to international travellers. But there’s plenty that…

In a sign that the pandemic fears of North Americans may be abating, a recent poll conducted by medical transport and crisis response provider Medjet reveals that a majority of its members are less…

The New Orleans restaurant Dooky Chase’s, which served for years as a safe meeting space for civil rights activists to strategize over bowls of Creole gumbo, is the site of the first marker to go up…

Canada is added to France’s green list; TravelBrands has new refund policy, a Royal Caribbean debut is delayed, and Air Transat releases its winter schedule… NEWS TravelBrands reports it is now…

With the gradual opening of tourism in Germany and the relaxation of entry regulations, the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) is launching three campaigns designed to intensify brand communication…

A few steps from the central streets of Ancona – one of the most beautiful and unique places in Italy, is something remarkable to behold. At the base of the white cliffs of Conero is Passetto, a…

Feds signal end to quarantine measures for vax pax; Transat announces new fly date; Air Canada extends refund deadline; and Carnival readies to resume sailing July, along with the rest of last week’s…

While there really is no bad place in Jamaica to grab a Red Stripe, your favourite rum punch, or even a Bob Marley (the drink, not the reggae icon), there are a few “secret” locations that clearly…

Outdoing his fellow billionaires in daredevilry, Jeff Bezos will blast into space next month when his Blue Origin company makes its first flight with a crew. The 57-year-old Amazon founder and richest…

A project to build a high-tech, retractable stage inside Rome’s ancient Colosseum will restore the site’s traditional gladiatorial “arena” while enabling cultural events to be held in the present. It…

Fines for skipping quarantine have been hiked, Transat is a buyer, a Paris webinar sounds appealing, we say farewell to Captain Stubing, and lots more news you need to know wrapped up in a neat little…

Hole-y moly, they like their donuts in Butler County, Ohio. Six years ago, the area launched a local donut trail, and this year, to mark National Donut Day today (June 4), the Butler County Visitors…

International travel association SKAL in Toronto hosted its first ever virtual reality event at which members were “flown” to a secret location hosting a virtual trade show that featured booths…

Like theatre shows that weren’t seen and symphonies that went unheard, the splendours of impressionist painter Claude Monet’s house and gardens were locked away while the coronavirus pandemic raged in…

Ireland is ready to open; Royal Caribbean is good to go and Carnival is also a step closer to sailing in the US; Transat CEO Jean-Marc Eustache retires; and much more in this week’s comprehensive…

Since 1978, the Toronto Blue Jays have called Dunedin, Fla., home – at least in February and March. And each year thousands of snowbirds trek to the St. Petersburg area (or are lucky enough to already…

Can you cruise if you haven’t got your shots? Will you have to wear a mask on a deck chair? It’s still a patchwork as cruise lines announce their return to sailing. A growing number of lines are…

Virgin Galactic has made its first rocket-powered flight to the fringe of space in a manned shuttle, as the company forges toward offering tourist flights to the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere. The…

A busy week of border talk, a new refund tracking tool from Transat,  more Porter delays; oh, and happy national tourism week. NEWS It’s National Tourism Week in Canada (May 23-30). The annual event,…

Martinique conducted its first virtual travel exhibition this week (concluding today) with a global travel trade audience, including Canadians, tuning in to learn the latest from the French Caribbean…

Viking has revealed the name of its newest ocean ship, “Viking Venus,” with a celebration at sea in the English Channel as the ship set sail for her inaugural voyage. The event was marked the cruise…