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America opens up, but Toronto events remain closed; Transat and Princess Cruises delay operations; Sandals has a “landmark day”; and a host of incentives continue for travel counsellors throughout…

Britain is a nation of gardens, so it’s only natural that the nation’s next great green space – due to open next week (May 18) – is the largest horticultural project in Europe. The RHS Garden…

The third Saturday in May (which happens to fall tomorrow, May 15) is World Whisky Day and, with no disrespect to Scotland, Ireland certainly rates as a 1A or 1B when it comes to magical elixir. Or,…

Cruising in the US inches closer, vaccine passports may be required to enter Canada, and Holland America sets its sights on a cruising restart in August, plus more of last week’s news round-up: NEWS…

Sometimes one just needs a portion or two of poutine, no matter where one is the world – even the gastronomic mecca of Paris. Fortunately, the Quebecois mainstay (though countlessly culturally…

“Stairway to Heaven” consistently ranks as one of rock music’s greatest songs (listeners at one radio station in NYC have ranked it No. 1 for the past 20 years), remarkably achieving such glorious…

The sites of China’s revolutionary leader Mao Zedong’s early battles, his escape from Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist forces in the Long March and the cementing of his leadership in Zunyi,…

A new survey from Expedia reveals around 30 percent of Canadians find that the stress of travelling is eased with a helping hand from someone. With this in mind, the OTA has launched a “helping hands”…

Transat received funding from the federal government, US cruising could begin again in July, and Sunwing has eyes on Atlantic Canada already for 2022 in news we learned last week, while this week…

From a hand-grenade shaped sex toy to a unique pair of wedding crashers and a host of unexpected animal encounters, here’s a wee collection of weirdness and oddball news from around the world this…

Sunwing has announced the launch of their re-platform for Sunwing.ca. The tour operator has used the past year as an opportunity to reimagine and transform its digital technology, and the website…

Volcano voyeurs are guaranteed an extended front row seat at the eruption of Iceland’s Geldingadalur volcano today (April 27) courtesy of a first-ever 14-hour live continuous aerial broadcast on…

Canada has banned flights from India and Pakistan, extended the US border closure, and committed funds to travel and tourism in the federal budget. And get ready to for JetBlue in this country. Read…

The only thing better than discovering a great pub in a destination is finding a whole bunch of them. And to that end, the tourist promotion board of Salt Lake City, Utah, says it is ready to serve…

Making news last week: Air Canada passengers can now request refunds; WestJet has extended its temporary sun flight ban; Israel is opening up to tourism; and Rails Europe’s new training program is on…

Why not Leopold’s in Mumbai for our establishment of the week? After all, these days we’ve got about as much chance of going there as any of the (unaffiliated) Canadian chain locations of the same…

The Jamaica Tourist Board likes to get animated when it comes to travel counsellors – and to prove it, the JTB’s Canadian office is planning to create hundreds of unique, personalized caricatures as a…

Qatar Airways operated the world’s first fully vaccinated flight; a new airline plans to debut at YTZ this fall; and several cruise lines announce summer re-start dates in non-US ports. NEWS Qatar…

I know, I know: Mom always told you not to play with your food. But when a chef known for being an artist on plates invites you to have fun with food, there’s only one choice: indulge. April 6 was…

By Day 3 of being confined to his Australian hotel room for quarantine, David Marriott was getting bored. He’d watched a few seasons of “The Sopranos” and his eyes were getting tired from reading.…

Every year the International Dark-Sky Association hosts International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) to raise awareness about light pollution’s many negative effects. Created in 2003 by a (then) high school…

TIAC urges agent action ahead of the Canadian federal budget; Billy Bishop airport needs cash; Israel opens its border with Egypt, and other news from a busy week in travel: NEWS Air Canada and…

After a year in which cruise lines were scrapping ships rather than ordering new ones, a deal to build a 744-passenger cruise ship is a sign of optimism that the pandemic lockdown will ultimately…

As a US flagged company operating ships smaller than 250 passengers, American Queen is not restricted by the shutdown imposed on most cruise ships by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.…

There was good news for travel and tourism in Ontario’s provincial budget; WestJet is rolling again, announcing a host of new and restored services; Royal Caribbean is Bermuda bound; and Canadians…

You’ve likely not been there, but if the image of the Crosskeys Inn looks familiar, it’s because the iconic pub in Northern Ireland is often used by tourism promoters, including Tourism Ireland, to…

Unique Vacations Inc. (UVI), an affiliate of the worldwide representative for the brands of luxury all-inclusive Sandals Resorts International – including couples only Sandals Resorts and…

A country of contrasts, unexplored landscapes, vast biodiversity, rich cultures, and ancient histories, Colombia is also known for passionate people and a growing reputation as a leading sustainable,…

Last week’s news includes more delays at the US-Canada border, mass vaccinations in Cuba, delays for Rocky Mountaineer, a new tourism tax in Cancun, and a border thaw in Iceland. NEWS Non-essential…

Airbnb has partnered with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) to promote its member countries across Airbnb’s vast global community. The collaboration is designed to amplify the…

It may seem like blasphemy in a city famed for its wild nights, but a new “first of its kind” Dublin bar is urging revellers in the city to “lose the booze but keep the Craic” while embracing its…

Transat expects to fly again in June; a new US airline gets approval; and a Canadian group sues the government over its hotel quarantine program. Read on for more of last week’s notable news… NEWS A…

While celebrity ownership of an establishment holds little sway with us in PP&B, Ian McKellen’s connection to The Grapes pub in London clearly contributes another unique page of note to the long…

We’ve had some remarkable and magical experiences in Myanmar during several past cruises on the Irrawaddy River. Sadly, the recent coup in the country and crackdown on dissent has erased it from the…

Milestones for WestJet and Uniglobe, a light for California theme parks, Rocky Mountaineer incentives, and details on Sunwing’s domestic flight schedule this summer are among the top news items of…

Last week’s developments include a new testing pilot at Pearson, the continuation of cruising’s cancellations, and the launch of Trafalgar’s virtual “Ultimate Travel Event” and more. NEWS A 10-week…

Adios, Reverend Elvis. Ciao, tiny chapels! Las Vegas’s hottest trend is outdoor weddings, with couples choosing, in particular, to say “I do” in the Valley of Fire, according to a local wedding…

Decades after suffering bombing and earthquake damage, Pompeii’s museum has been reborn, showing off exquisite finds from excavations of the ancient Roman city. Officials of the archeological…

Why settle for one great rooftop bar when two will do even better? In fact, there are two other venues as well (should it rain) for four bars in total at the new Moxy Miami South Beach, the glittering…

WestJet suspends flights, McCarran Airport renamed, and a new president at TIAC highlight today’s news round-up. NEWS Air France-KLM plunged to a €7.1-billion euro ($10.88 billion) loss in 2020 as the…

The world’s first humanoid, robotic bartender at sea is certain to be the star of the bar on MSC Cruise’s new flagship vessel, Virtuosa, which is due to come into service on April 16. A…

Some of last week’s notable news includes federal approval for Air Canada’s Transat takeover; Sunwing and Marriott playing let’s make a deal; and new flights for Flair. NEWS The federal government has…

The event had a negligible effect on history, but to this day the Grand European Summit between Henry VIII and François I in 1520 remains a symbol of the wealth, privilege, and utter ostentatiousness…

Among last week’s noteworthy news: Canada banned cruises for another year, rouge was grounded, and Carnival extended commission tier status. NEWS Canada’s ban on cruises in Canadian waters, which was…

Washington DC, it seems, has dominated the news cycle more than ever for several months now (go figure!), but for all its recent dark circus-like atmosphere, the US capital is still an amazing…