Greater Fort Lauderdale is a culinary paradise where each restaurant tells a unique story through its cuisine. And from Asia to Africa, Italy, France, and the Mediterranean, there is no shortage of international flavours to make the mouth water.
With shipping under attack in the Red Sea region, Crystal Cruises is the latest cruise line to take stock of its situation there. Citing safe passage of its cruises as being of paramount importance, the cruise line a statement on future intent.
From popular beach volleyball matches to thrilling soccer matches, Greater Fort Lauderdale is a paradise for Canadians who are sports enthusiasts. The south Florida destination also boasts a bevy of events this winter and spring, particularly when it comes to music.
While visitor spending reached a record $7 billion in 2023, the number of visitors in Toronto remains below pre-pandemic levels, according to the year-end Torontoâs âVisitor Economy: 2023 Market Performance Highlightsâ report published by Destination Toronto.
From star gazing to gorilla trekking, and Bhutan to Japan, Virtuoso has curated a list of top experiences, trends, and destinations it believes should be on every traveller’s list this year. Based on the opinions and experiences of travel advisors from around the world, and their clients, the unique results appear in Virtuosoâs newly released Luxe Report 2024.
Perimeter Aviation, the parent company of Bearskin Airlines says it plans to discontinue passenger service from Thunder Bay, Ont. to Dryden, Fort Frances, and Kenora effective May 11. Termination of the flights is being blamed on financial reasons.
Billed as a ânew hospitality category that will forever change the landscape of luxury vacation rental homes,â newly opened Evermore Orlando Resort offers guests a unique new option in the Florida theme park capital. The 450-hectare property, which boasts its own lagoon and beach,
Following the dissolution of the previous Consumer and Industry Advisory Committee (CIAC) effective Dec. 31, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) is launching a new opportunity for Ontarioâs travel industry to provide input on the way travel consumer protection is delivered in the province.
Air Transat has announced the appointment of Benjamin Pron as Vice-President Commercial Air Transat. Employed by the airline company since 2019, Pron until recently held the position of Commercial Director for Air Transat.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, who uttered the legendary line âIâll be backâ in The Terminator, may think twice before returning to Germany after being stopped for hours at customs and subjected to what he called an âincompetent shakedownâ at Munich Airport after entering the country with a luxury watch that was potentially to be auctioned at a charity event last week.
Canadians are still looking to travel this year, according to a survey by Allianz. Also in the round-up, Canada is testing pre-clearance entry options for the first time, Regina is set to welcome a new airline, Sunwing and ACV unveiled new agent tools, Marriott made moves in the all-inclusive market, and MSC diverted its cruises away from the troubled Red Sea region.
Despite not being able to afford one, many Canadians are planning to take a holiday this year anyways as they battle inflation fatigue with travel plans, according to a new survey. The seventh annual Vacation Confidence Study from Allianz Global Assistanceâs (Allianz) says the average vacationing family intends to spend over $4,000 on their vacation in 2024.
Most airlines recommend arriving at least two hours before domestic flights and at least three hours before international flights. But do passengers need that much time for connections between international flights?
âWhat in Godâs name are you wearing?â my neighbour asks. âMe! Look at you! You look a right idiot.â So, there we stand in our respective costumes, surveying our splendour in my hallway mirror. Serena is costumed up as Po, the red Teletubby (UK kids TV show) and Iâm Kermit the Frog. âWe could become a thing,â I said. âIt might catch on.â
Las Vegas is truly a city that never stands still. Indeed, standing or stopping is now banned on pedestrian bridges on the Strip where visitors often pause to take photos amid the glittery casino lights or to watch street performers. Violators of the ordinance, which took effect Tuesday, could face up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine.
On St. Bartâs in season, the theme is if youâve got it flaunt it! The French Caribbean harbour is packed with imposing yachts that are the toys of people constantly looking for ways to one-up the competition. And yet all eyes are on us when the Sea Cloud Spirit gracefully sails in.
âHidden in plain sight behind a secret door,â and situated in one of London’s most historic and cherished buildings, the SiÌbiÌn whisky bar has launched a global âWhisky Passportâ designed to take patrons on a flavour journey beyond the British capital with some of the worldâs best vintages.
In the tradition of great charitable relief songs like âDo They Know Itâs Christmas,â âWe are the World,â and âTears Are Not Enough,â The Doobie Brothers have recorded a song â âLahainaâ â to help raise funds for recovery in Maui from last yearâs devastating wildfires. The band has deep connections to the Hawaiian island, as has Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood (who lost his restaurant on Maui to the fires).
Flight Centre Travel Groupâs Corporate Traveller has released its 2024 travel trends forecast, signalling a levelling of the rapid travel growth expected for sector this year. Nevertheless, âcorporate travel demand is growing and positive,â it reports.
MSC Cruises says the ongoing attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea has obliged it to cancel three repositioning âGrand Voyageâ sailings in April from South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Europe because of the risks in the region.
On a day when most of Canada, coast to coast, was gripped in polar temperatures and snow, Grenada tourism officials brought their sunny ways to a Toronto airport hotel, leaving a couple of dozen travel advisors more actively dreaming of an escape to the Caribbean Spice Island than usual, both personally and for clients.
Lynx Air has announced the addition of Regina to its network starting in June. The new gateway marks the discount carrierâs first foray into the Saskatchewan market and brings to 23 its total number of North American destinations.
Abercrombie & Kent is building a new Nile riverboat, its fifth in Egypt, which will launch in late 2025. Promising that it will be âthe finest new craft on the Nile,â the tour company says the boutique boat will âherald a new golden age of river cruising in Egypt.â
Whether travellers are looking for new places to stay, take a trip to one of the many theme parks, or experience a part of the state they may not have known, Florida has a host of new things to explore in 2024. Read on for just a small sampling of whatâs new and coming in the Sunshine state this year:
2023 was a fast year, with COVID recovery as the headline. 2024 is the year of business prosperity and regaining lost margins. Hereâs a guide to crafting a master navigation plan for your brandâs success this year.
Citing a ânear standstillâ in negotiations, the union representing pilots with WestJet’s regional subsidiary says it has started the clock on potential job action â though any moves on that front are still at least three months off.
Porter Airlines celebrated the start of daily roundtrip service between Toronto Pearson and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) yesterday, expanding east-west connections between eastern Canada and southern California.
In 2023, Radisson Hotel Group celebrated a new company record with the addition of its largest number of keys to its portfolio of 10 leading brands, amounting to over 30,000 keys through openings and signings. The fastest-growing brand in the industry, Radisson has grown its business by nearly 50% since the launch of its transformation plan in 2018.
Ensemble continues to extend its offerings in the luxury travel sector with the announcement of several new partnerships and programs. They include a new preferred partnership with Crystal, a strategic relationship with Tully Luxury Travel, and the launch of its second member community, Luxe Circles.
Following a soft launch last week, Air Canada Vacations has officially unveiled its new Group Quoting Tool, offering travel advisors the capability to easily create and manage their group quotes.