Destinations
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...
Teeing It Up In The Algarve
Rising bright and early, teams participating in the inaugural Baxter Media 2019 Portugal Golf Tournament were eager to tee it up for the opening round. Hosted by Visit Portugal, TAP Airlines (#TapAirPortugal or #PortugalStopover) and the Albufeira Promotion Bureau, the round was played at the immaculate and challenging nine-hole, Sheraton Pine Cliffs Golf Course. This is one of the Algarve region's original golf courses, featuring majestic salt pine tree-lined fairways and greens, set on the red-stone sandstone cliffs, offering some stunning views of the turquoise...
SFO Opens New Outdoor Observation Deck
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has opened a unique new amenity to travellers – an outdoor terrace and observation deck, located post-security at the end of the International Terminal, Boarding Area G. The open-air space affords 180-degree views of the airfield, including some of the largest aircraft serving SFO, such as the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 aircraft. “Our goal is to create an airport experience second to none, and we’re excited to introduce the first post-security observation deck at SFO,” said Airport Director Ivar C. Satero. “This outdoor terrace...
Say Fore In Portugal
Contrary to popular belief, across the pond golf, isn't only limited to the cool, damp and windy climates of Northern Europe. A perfect example is Portugal's Algarve region, located in the most southerly point of the country. Along with its colourful history, rich cultural heritage, superb resorts, fine gastronomy and more days of sunshine each year than California, the region is now a leading global golf destination. The Algarve has numerous courses, ranging from rugged links to lush parkland style, many designed by famous golf architects such as Robert Trent Jones Jr., Jack Nicklaus,...