Destinations
A Spectacular Success
The third round of the inaugural Baxter Media 2019 Portugal Golf Tournament was hosted by the Balaia Golf Village at its Balaia Golf Village Course. This par 3, 9-hole course, presented the teams with a number of very interesting and difficult challenges to overcome that definitely compensated for the shorter overall yardage. At the end of the third round Team 1, continued to hold onto their three-day lead despite carding a 3 over par score of 32 for a total three round score of 92. Second and third place for the third round match was a tie as Teams Two and Three both shot four over...
On The Go Tours Launches Baltic Itineraries
In response to a growing demand for more off-the-beaten-track destinations, On The Go Tours has added new Baltic tours to their portfolio. The tour operator specializing in locally-led group tours and tailor-made holidays to over 60 countries worldwide has four new itineraries in Latvia, Estonia, Poland and Lithuania with departure dates from March through to September. Travellers can expect comfortable modern coaches and accommodations in centrally located 3-4 star hotels, as well as guided sightseeing excursions with an experienced tour leader. Highlights of the Baltics is an...
Beyond Sun, Sand And Sea
Although over 75% of the Caribbean “didn’t even have a breeze” from the devastating hurricanes of 2017, the CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association said the impact of Irma and Maria were widespread across the region, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. “The perception that’s out there is that the Caribbean is one place,” said Frank Comito, on location in Montego Bay, Jamaica for the 37th annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace. “The geography of the region is not fully understood.” Despite the...
Quite A Challenge
On the second day of The Baxter 2019 Portugal Golf Tournament, the teams played the Arnold Palmer designed The Victoria Clube, hosted by the luxurious and chic Anantara-Vilamoura Resort. Home of the Portugal Masters, this par 72 18-hole tournament caliber course was a true test of every team’s golf skills, (some enjoying the expert help of golf professionals), to help to overcome this very challenging mix of wide, and rolling fairways and lightening fast greens. When the last putt dropped at the end of nine holes, to close-out second-round play Team 1 – Christine James, Deana...
Discover The Palm Beaches Picks VoX International
Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB) has unveiled its international Leisure Sales and Marketing agencies in five key markets -- Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Germany and Mexico. The newly appointed agencies will promote The Palm Beaches to domestic and international visitors, with the objective to expand tourism efforts in the aforementioned markets. The newly-appointed agencies join DTPB's existing international agencies, Hills Balfour in the United Kingdom and AviaReps in Brazil. The organization tasked with promoting Palm Beach County (“The Palm Beaches”) to domestic and...
Hong Kong A City Of All Seasons
Michael Lim has every reason to be happy as he wishes people Happy Chinese New Year. Lim, who oversees the Hong Kong Tourism Board's Canadian office, promotes a destination that saw over 65 million visitors in 2018, among them 377,992 Canadians, a 2.1% increase from 2017. And, Lim said during a Friday Toronto event celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Pig, Hong Kong is a “multi-experience destination,” with the tourism board inviting tourists to “discover Hong Kong like a local.” Lim said Hong Kong's tourism attributes include its great outdoors, adding nature...
Book Early and Save on Goway’s Zambia Safari
Travellers booking Goway’s iconic Zambia walking safari before Feb. 28 will get an early booking discount of $250 per person. In addition, agents will receive an additional $20 per passenger on their Goway Rewards card. According to officials, Zambia, known as the “true Africa,” pioneered the walking safari. The exclusive Bushcamps used on this safari keep things small, with each one situated in a remote location far from other camps and tourists. “It’s not just about walking in the pristine African bush,” says Moira Smith, general manager of Goway Africa. “It’s...
Cozumel Tops Own Visitor Record
Cozumel once again attracted a record-breaking number of visitors to one of the world’s busiest cruise ports last year and is celebrating an unprecedented year amid a slate of new tourism additions. Cozumel recorded a 4% increase reaching more than four million cruise passengers, approximately 54% of Mexico’s total number of cruise passengers received in 2018. The announcement follows a prosperous year for the island which saw the historic arrival of the world’s largest cruise, Symphony of the Seas, in November. The destination of Quintana Roo captured five million cruisers and...