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While news about a vaccine at last seems promising, a new global survey (including Canada) says one in five travellers say it is okay to travel now and are not waiting for an antidote to COVID-19 to…

A series of 34 free online masterclasses highlight the “online + offline” format of this year’s Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, which kicked off yesterday with a host of experiences designed to…

I have lots of favourite pubs in London, but none more so than The Gun, an exquisite little gem tucked away on The Thames in the city’s dockland district, directly across the river from the…

Pretty much anyone who’s grown up in southern Ontario has a passing acquaintance with Buffalo’s Anchor Bar, an institution famed for reputedly inventing “Buffalo wings,” the gold(en fried) standard of…

2020’s status as the year of virtual travel continues with news that two prominent travel trade shows for Jamaica and the Dominican Republic will take place digitally this year. Jamaica’s annual show…

It’s no wonder visitors love Lucerne: the lovely little city is at the heart of Switzerland, a country itself at the heart of Europe. Situated on Lake Lucerne with an idyllic mountain backdrop, the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A new highlight for visitors to Fort Lauderdale can be found, literally, on the 25th floor of the Dalmar Hotel. The Sparrow rooftop bar is the highest in the south Florida city, having opened in May…

For years, a large piece of winding driftwood has been stationed on Chesterman Beach. It has become an iconic meeting place for residents, who can tell you exactly where it stands. Carved into it are…

Mexico’s pre-Hispanic ruin sites hadn’t seemed so lonely since they were abandoned centuries ago. But in the past week, ancient sites like Tulum, Cobá and Teotihuacan have at last begun to welcome…

With the tourism season cancelled by the pandemic, a fleet of British Columbia small ship operators are making the most of their unexpected down-time by collaborating on an epic project designed to…

Fewer fellow guests or more wide-open spaces? That’s the question many travellers are pondering in the face of the pandemic when choosing to stay at a mass-market resort or small boutique property.…

With its international border re-opened to foreign visitors (Aug. 7), Dominica’s travel industry is looking forward to welcoming Canadians again – when they can get there, and when they can get home…

Saint Arnold Brewing Company is the oldest craft brewery in Texas. But the Houston establishment is also a place where the small crew still takes pride in “brewing, filtering, bottling, selling and…

RIU has just opened the luxury hotel Riu Palace Maldivas, on 17 August, and with that it has restarted operations in the exotic destination. Bu that is not the only hotel that the chain has reopened…

The world’s the hottest day in more than 89 years and third hottest ever was recorded in Death Valley, California this week, foreshadowing even steamier days to come, fear experts. If verified, the…

Winnipeg’s reputation for woeful winters is not unfounded, so it’s practically a requirement to embrace the warm weather when one can. And the Pony Corral Pier 7 has been helping city residents and…

Sometimes the best patio is the one in your own backyard, or perhaps overlooking the lake at the cottage. But no matter where you are, the experience is bound to be better with a frosty Guinness in…

After five months, the thrill of working from home is fading fast for many Canadians. With cooler days on their way, the next few months will be the perfect time for a change of scenery. Imagine…

From taking virtual tours to making its cocktails and listening to its music, the Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) is inviting past and future visitors to remember, or discover, the island at home until…

With its airports closed to commercial flights and its economy in difficulty, Cuba has launched the first in a series of long-promised reforms meant to bolster the country’s struggling private…

If clean is the new sexy, Switzerland is well positioned to counter some of the fears of post-coronavirus travel, says the country’s tourism director for Canada, Pascal Prinz, who took the opportunity…

A little off the top. Oh, and a margarita! Such are the options at Cannibale in Calgary, a curious bar and barber concept where patrons are encouraged to combine a few cocktails with their monthly…

With two of its Fantasy ships sold, two others going to long-term lay-up and a new ship on the horizon, Carnival Cruise Line has revealed the look of its re-configured post-pandemic fleet. The plans…

At first glance, you’d never know that the Broadview Hotel was a former strip joint and derelict boarding house after the historic Toronto establishment was restored to its former glory as a hotel in…

Every week, we offer up a musical number or two to help soothe the savage beast in your breast – the one that is currently raging against the pandemic and, no doubt, plenty of other stuff. But don’t…

Some people really should wear a warning sign saying, “I’m an idiot.” As the lockdowns end, people in Canada and the US, especially young people, are increasingly ignoring social distancing at…

If the locals like it, it’s often a pretty good sign that visitors will too. Such is the case with Counterpart Brewery in Niagara Falls, Ont., which had barely been open a year when COVID forced the…

The cruise market may be facing serious issues with the current pandemic, but Royal Caribbean Cruises, which acquired a two-thirds stake of Silversea Cruises in 2018, has just purchased the remaining…

Chicago is a great city to see from above and there are many impressive vantages (such as the top of the Willis Tower), but doing so with a drink in one’s hand is even better. To that end, AIRE ranks…

Lord knows, we could all use a drink. Fortunately, virtual pioneers from around the globe are offering up recipes for great travel drink specialties and other favourites to help get folks in the mood…

It’s finally patio season in Canada, in more ways than one as the COVID protocols in most jurisdictions ease just as decent weather takes hold. For our first patio this summer, we’d like to bring to…