Destinations
Grand Bahama: Put It On The Bucket List
The ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic has unfortunately made it impossible to travel right now. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop dreaming, to stop plotting a big comeback adventure. Although it may feel like a long ways away, eventually coronavirus will be a distant memory, and when that time comes, the latest edition of Travel Courier uncovers why Grand Bahama Island should top the list of where to go next... Keith Cooper jokingly refers to himself as the pied piper of stingrays, but it’s not far from the truth. As he steps off the boat at Sandy Cay, a small sandbar...
Rancho San Lucas Debuts New Greg Norman Course
Rancho San Lucas, an 834-acre resort and residential community fronting a 1.2-mile stretch of beach on the Pacific Ocean 15 minutes from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico recently celebrated the official grand opening of the Greg Norman Signature golf course and Rancho San Lucas Golf Club. The course is the showpiece of the resort and further positions Los Cabos as one of the top golf destinations in the world. Inspired by the native terrain and featuring panoramic views, the Greg Norman Signature course at Rancho San Lucas is a versatile 7,210-yard, par-72 course laid out within earshot of...
AmaDahlia to Sail Egypt’s Nile in September 2021
AmaWaterways reports its 25th river cruise ship, the new AmaDahlia, is scheduled to set sail on Egypt’s legendary Nile River beginning September 2021. The 11-night cruise and land adventure includes a seven-night round trip river cruise from Luxor and is paired with three nights pre- and one night post-cruise stays in historic Cairo at the five-star Four Seasons, Cairo at The First Residence. This immersive Secrets of Egypt & Nile itinerary will provide travellers a unique opportunity to experience the ancient wonders of Egypt, while embraced in the luxurious, warm and...
Plaza Premium Opens New Lounge in Australia
A new Plaza Premium Lounge has opened opposite Gate 25, Pier B at Sydney Airport’s International Terminal. It is the brand’s third addition in Australia joining locations in Melbourne and Brisbane. Highlights: Reflecting a coastal Sydney vibe, the lounge is inspired to create an intimate yet calming and relaxing space for global travellers to enjoy unique pre-flight experiences. Abundance of natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic runway views. High tea paired with Sri Lanka-based, ethical Dilmah teas. “Glocal” cuisine showcasing classic...
Looking For Light At The End Of The Tunnel
It may be hard to envision a productive ending to the current virus crisis for the tourism sector, but one travel industry consultant says stakeholders should start taking action now to ensure a silver lining on the covid cloud, reports Western editor, Ted Davis in this week's issue of Canadian Travel Press. Tourism industry businesses and DMOs (destination marketing organizations) can be using these down times and sales doldrums to prepare for the end of the COVID-19 outbreak, when potential travellers will be needing flights or will finally be looking for a well-deserved vacation....
Hawaii Mandates Self-Quarantine For Visitors
Effective March 26 at 12:01 a.m., Hawaii Governor David Ige is mandating all visitors arriving in Hawaii to self-quarantine for 14 days. The mandate, the first such action in the United States, applies to all arrivals at state airports from the continental U.S. and international destinations and extends to other private and commercial aircrafts. The mandate follows Ige’s request on March 17 that all travellers suspend travel to Hawaii for 30 days. He also requested the closure of all bars, clubs, theatres, entertainment centres and visitor attractions across the...
G Adventures Announces Further Tour Suspensions
Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, G Adventures is further suspend all tours departing up to and including May 31, with the exception of the May 29 ‘Norwegian Arctic Encompassed’ trip. The tour operator noted the health and safety of travellers and staff remain the top priority and the decision is a necessary measure to protect travellers and staff at this time. G Adventures had previously suspended all tours until April 30. Any traveller booked and fully paid on a tour departing between March 16 and May 31 will receive a 110% travel credit on all booked tour services,...
A Staggering Number
It is a staggering number. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) says that 1 million jobs are being lost every day in the travel and tourism sector due to the sweeping effect of the coronavirus pandemic. The growing job losses, the WTTC reports, are affecting every level of the industry and are gathering pace, as countries go into lockdown to tackle the virus. The industry association points to the widespread closure of hotels, suspension of the majority of international and domestic airline flights, cessation of cruise lines operations and growing global travel bans are...