Bridgetown, Barbados – May 11, 2016: The streets at downtown of Bridgetown, Barbados (Image: Shutterstock) By Victoria Falk Crop Over, Barbados’ 3-month-long summer festival, brings more tourists to Barbados than any other time of the year. According to the Barbados Tourist Board, over 200,000 people flocked to the island in 2018 for Crop Over, with […]
When the majority of people think about a visit to South Africa, they think about the Big Five game animals: the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. Safari tours are very popular in that area, as visitors get a chance to interact with wildlife. A trip to South Africa is considered incomplete if you […]
By Victoria Falk
The power of the internet has increased our information in regards to what’s happening around the world. We’re able to meet a lot of people more quickly than ever before. At one time, we were excited when someone could find a business partner who lived in a different state than them. However, nowadays, people on […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain, France and Germany joined a growing list of countries to ban Boeing 737 MAX planes from their airspace on Tuesday, as airlines around the world grounded the jets following a second deadly accident in just five months. On Sunday a new Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8 went down minutes […]
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Canada raised its travel alert for Haiti late Thursday, warning its citizens against all travel to the Caribbean island nation after violent anti-government protests trapped Canadian tourists at a beachside resort. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is “deeply concerned by the unfolding events in Haiti.” The upgraded federal advisory followed […]
by Victoria Falk
When was the last time you truly had fun with your mate? When was the last time you had a date night, a romantic dinner by candlelight, or enjoyed a sensual couple’s massage? For some people, it’s a challenge to answer those fore-mentioned questions, yet they can give you a full rundown of what happened […]
Travel Agents understand there are different reasons why a particular hotel/resort can receive a particular rating.
By Victoria Falk. People often ask, “Why would anyone use a Travel Agent when you can find everything online?” “Do people still use Travel Agents?” Yes, people still use Travel Agents, especially people who care about getting the best value for their dollars. There are many reasons why people use Travel Agents and here are […]
By Victoria Falk
Booking a flight does not guarantee you a seat on that plane when it takes off for its scheduled destination. Some flights are missed due to airline errors, such as overbooking. But the most common reason why people miss their flights is due to passenger lateness. While it is a challenge to prevent getting bumped […]
Thursday, December 20, 2018 — Roseau, Dominica October through December 2018 was a hive of activity in the tourism sector as the Discover Dominica Authority executed its strategy of re-introducing destination Dominica to members of the international media and travel trade. In readiness for a more aggressive outreach in 2019, over 70 press and travel agent […]
December 20, 2018 — The New York City Emergency Management Department today issued a travel advisory for Friday, December 21. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for New York City in effect from 1 a.m. Friday through 1 a.m. Saturday, December 22. A Flood Watch means there is the potential for […]