The setting sun backlights a pristine panoply of pines of different sizes and species. Far northern Canadian countryside rolls by at a leisurely pace of a train ride, viewed through an upper deck glass-enclosed of a special observation car. Waves of green and brown in slightly varying shades sweep by.
Orlando’s tourism machine began grinding to a halt Tuesday with at least three major theme parks and the main airport announcing closures ahead of Hurricane Milton ’s expected hit as a major storm in Florida.
With the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games firmly in the rearview mirror, Britain’s West Midlands region is still building on the legacy of the Games with new tourism product and itineraries, not least when it comes to leisure tourism, which has typically lagged behind business tourism in the region.
Nassau-Paradise Island has no shortage of great places for visitors to stay – from small to (very) big, and ancient to all-new. Yesterday we examined four of note – Atlantis, Baha Mar, British Colonial, and Margaritaville. Here we round out our Great 8 accommodation options in the Bahamian capital with four more marvellous mainstays: Four Seasons, Goldwynn, Graycliff, and Sandals.
The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) returned to the Canadian market last week, meeting with travel trade industry representatives and media. Stacey Liburd, Anguilla’s Director of Tourism, and Kohn Richardson, Co-ordinator of International Markets, visited Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City where shared record-breaking arrival numbers, led by visitors from the island’s top markets, Canada and the US.
The Taiwan Tourism Administration (MOTC) celebrated the grand opening of the Taiwan Tourism Information Centre in Vancouver last week, reflecting a significant step in promoting Taiwan to the Canadian market and liaising with the travel trade.
From the small boutique properties of Cable Beach to the book-ending behemoths Atlantis and Baha Mar, and with both new options and old favourites, Nassau-Paradise Island (NPI) has dozens of hotels of different stripes sure to appeal to very type of visitor to the popular destination.
There’s no better way to explore Nassau than on foot. It’s the ultimate way to enjoy the area’s historical landmarks, local shops, and dining spots at your own pace. It’s laid back, relaxed, and the best way to explore the Bahamian capital. So, lace up the walking shoes and check out our list of must-see sights and attractions.
Food often serves as the best gateway to learning about a new destination, offering an opportunity to indulge during your getaway. Fortunately, Nassau & Paradise Island have an array of dining options, from upscale and casual spots to on-the-go snacks, bars, and more. With so many choices, we’re here to make your dining decisions as simple as possible.
More than 1,000 freemen, many wearing black hats and red cloaks, and including actor Damian Lewis, drove a flock of sheep across the River Thames this week in the annual London Sheep Drive – an homage to a centuries-old tradition.
Channeling its reputation as ‘theme park capital of the world,’ Orlando is now in full swing for spooky season, declaring itself “Halloween Vacation Capital” and inviting visitors to discover a full slate of frightful family events in October – from haunting theme park events and kid-friendly trick-or-treat trails to terrorizing adults-only performances and Halloween-themed activities.
The annual vacation down south can be a highlight for many families, but they’re made that much brighter when booked with Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts, says Sunwing Vacations. With properties set across Mexico that feature a dedicated Family Selection resort area, including Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort and Spa, Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort and Spa and Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort and Spa, families are provided the perfect setting to connect and explore paradise with maximum comfort, ease and convenience.
Canadian travellers booking an international flight to Japan with Japan Airlines (JAL) are now eligible for a complimentary domestic flight to any destination within Japan. The International flight and a corresponding domestic flight must be made within the same reservation via JAL’s website – separate bookings for domestic flights will not be eligible.
When in Africa, one often hears passing reference to Zimbabwe’s famed hospitality, and there’s nowhere to appreciate it more than at the iconic World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls. Everyone smiles warmly and greets you like an old friend. They’re all genuinely delightful – and could they not be, living in such magnificence?
Japneet Singh, a security patroller at Nova Scotia’s famed Peggy’s Cove – a longtime treasure of Atlantic Canada’s coastline southwest of Halifax – is no stranger to the perils of the sea. Singh’s summer job is to watch over the black rocks overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, which are routinely slapped violently with salty waves, and covered in slippery algae that can take an unsuspecting visitor by surprise.
In a travel world bursting at the seams with overpacked, over-touristed destinations, travellers could use a little St. Kitts and Nevis – two Caribbean sister islands that can bring a little calm to our frenetic lives – according to St.Kitts’ new tourist authority CEO.
As Belfast continues to celebrate a year-long program of culture inspired by Belfast’s designation as a UNESCO City of Music in 2024 and its well-known literary reputation, Northern Ireland’s economic minister called in Toronto last week to talk travel with the trade.
To mark its 100th anniversary this year, the Louisbourg Lighthouse, which stands at the same location as the first lighthouse in Canada originally built in Cape Breton in 1734, has revealed a full refurbishment designed to help the historic structure on for another century
When polar bears started coming to Churchill, tourists did too. And then suddenly, polar bears began to appear everywhere – from artwork to cushion covers and even on beer cans – as residents of this remote Manitoba town on Hudson Bay embraced their title as polar bear capital of the world.
With its reindeer sleigh rides, camel racing and stunning landscapes with room to roam – not to mention status as the legendary land of Genghis Khan – Mongolia has launched a new tourism campaign it hopes will woo visitors who are truly looking to get away from it all.
Visit Orlando, along with its theme parks, attractions, hotels and transportation partners, will bring the Orlando Canadian Sunshine Tour to Ottawa (Oct. 9) and Montreal (Oct. 10) this fall.
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is getting its bells back, just in time for the medieval landmark’s reopening following a devastating 2019 fire. A convoy of trucks bearing eight restored bells – the heaviest of which weighs more than four tons – pulled into the huge worksite surrounding the monument late last week on an island in the Seine River.
A surge of tourists for the Paris Olympics (including Paralympics) this summer has put France on the path to achieving record tourist numbers in 2024. According to government data released last week, some 1.7 million international visitors came during the Olympic period, up 13% compared with the previous year, and another 1.4 million French tourists visited the capital, up 26%. In addition, the Olympics drew millions more visitors who travelled to Paris for the day.
Vienna, home of Johann Strauss, whose 200th birthday is being celebrated in 2025, serenaded the Canadian trade with news from the Austrian capital on Tuesday in Toronto. Accompanied by a classical music duo, and colourful montage artist, the city tourist board’s market manager for Canada Elke Bachner said Canadian visits to the city are surging, not least due to ample lift from Air Canada’s courtesy of its year-round direct flights from Toronto and Montreal.
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is set to honour its top producing travel professionals – including 25 Canadians – at a gala event on island in December. The inaugural Antigua and Barbuda Black Pineapple Awards will celebrate “the outstanding achievements of hard-working travel agents from around the world,” culminating in a gala black-tie dinner and awards ceremony.
A Florida county is in talks to acquire a storied but aging ocean liner in a proposed deal that could create the largest artificial reef in the world. But the plan has hit a snag, after local officials in coastal Okaloosa County in the Florida panhandle postponed a vote on the plan to buy and purposefully sink the SS United States.
City officials in Rome are now considering a plan to manage tourism to one of Rome’s most-visited sites by implementing a 2-euro fee to visit Trevi Fountain – a site that is typically packed with hoards of selfie-taking tourists eager to toss coins in the pool in a quest for good luck, or at least another visit to the Eternal City.
They’re versatile! Following a visit early this summer designed to highlight arts and culture (culminating in tickets to a performance of the Philadelphia Orchestra), delegates from the Philadelphia Visitors and Convention Bureau returned to Toronto Wednesday, this time (ball) cap in hand while hosting select members of the trade at a Phillies-Jays game at the Rogers Centre.
With wine season (Sept.-Oct.) set to be uncorked, Switzerland’s Grape Escapes program offers around 60 special accommodation options – from chic boutique hotels to simple Räbhüsli, and “birdboxes” to “bubble” stays – where everything is included. What they all have in common is a connection to wine and the vines.
As Maui continues to rebuild after last year’s devastating wildfires, the island continues to welcome back visitors. While some parts of Lahaina have yet to reopen, several restaurants, businesses and activities, such as returning festivals, in Lahaina have resumed operations. And to encourage visitors, Hawaii Tourism has launched a new destination campaign with special discount offers for visitors.