Destinations
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WASN’T THAT A PARTY: Italian town celebrates 500 years of Carnival tradition
“What in God’s name are you wearing?” my neighbour asks. “Me! Look at you! You look a right idiot.” So, there we stand in our respective costumes, surveying our splendour…
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TINY GRENADA PACKS A BIG TOURISM PUNCH
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…
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WELCOME TO WREXHAM: Unlikely soccer story puts Welsh city on the map
Three years into the unlikely ownership of Wrexham AFC soccer/football club by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the appeal of their accompanying (and explanatory) documentary series “Welcome to Wrexham”…
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DEFINITELY ‘DUSHI’: Colourful Curaçao’s unquenchable charm
There’s a frequently used word in Papiamentu – “dushi”– which, while hard to precisely translate from the local lingo on the Caribbean island of Curaçao, essentially means positive vibes, beautiful,…
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CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE: The wonder of Windsor during the holidays
There’s nothing like Christmas in a castle, and this year, Windsor Castle outside London will see Christmas displays celebrating the 675th anniversary of the Order of the Garter, the oldest…
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BRAZIL BECKONS CANADIANS: Takes new approach to tourism
Brazil’s Embratur has joined the Canadian association of tour operators (CATO), an unusual arrangement for a tourist board, but one that reflects the South American country’s keen interest in the…
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NASSAU’S ‘INCREDIBLE’ YEAR: And its new Canadian connections
It’s been an “incredible” year for Nassau Paradise Island (NPI), from the opening of the city’s spectacular new cruise port to a Golden Jubilee, plus landmark hotel happenings and record…
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BAHAMAS BEYOND THE BEACH: Nassau’s best excursions
The Bahamas is perhaps best known as a beach destination, famed for soft white sands, sparkling turquoise waters, and abundant sunshine – more than 300 sunny days each year. But…
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AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO PARADISE
There’s so much to discover in Nassau Paradise Island – from turquoise blue waters and lush beaches to vibrant culture and array of accommodations. Indeed, every moment is precious. So,…
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FINALLY, FONTAINEBLEAU: The extraordinary journey of Las Vegas’ newest hotel
“Finally!” our driver declared, musing on the opening of The Fontainebleau Las Vegas last week (Dec. 13), echoing the sentiment of many in the city of the long-delayed and much-anticipated…