Tourist markets with strong Olympic tradition can officially begin visiting Brazil before, during and after the 2016 Rio Olympics and Paralympics. Starting 1 June, the period of unilateral visa exempt…
South America
Chile records significant rise in cruise visitors
Chile has witnessed a 35% rise in cruise ship passenger arrivals in 2015-16 with a record number of 414,000.Nine ports in Chile received 217 visitors by foreign-flagged cruise ships during the six mon…
Argentina presents its new National Tourism Plan
Argentina has framed their new National Tourism Plan for the next four years. Unveiled by the President of Argentina, Mauricio Macri, and the Minister of Tourism, Gustavo Santos, the plan foresees a 5…
An Art Museum. A Museum of Light. The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada.
The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto designed by Fumihiku Maki. A must see (especially from May to October). © Canadian and World Tourism/Cactus Rock New Media Ltd. Opened in 2014, it’s now one o…
Check out the 20 Most Popular Camping Items in 2016
Camping is an adventure for just about anyone. With the right gear your next camping trip is sure to be a breeze. In an effort to make your camping experience a more pleasant one, I’ve compiled …
Cirque du Soleil and a love affair with Mexico. Luzia, Eveillé par L’Esprit du Mexique. Montreal and Toronto 2016.
Luzia’s artists and producers. Photo courtesy ©Cirque du Soleil. The magical acrobats and artists of the Cirque du Soleil are back with a new show inspired by Mexico. Luzia, A Waking Dream …
8 Amazing Canadian Campgrounds
There are so many amazing Canadian campgrounds. They offer something for just about anybody, creating wonderful memories outdoors that you can share for a lifetime with friends or family. But with the…
Canada MAY OR MAY NOT lift Visa requirements for Mexican visitors in June.
La Diana Cazadora. Mexico City. © Canadian and World Tourism The Hon. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may have painted himself into a corner last year, when as the then candidate for the Liberal Pa…
First and last happy time at the Thompson Hotel Miami because it will now be The Confidante. Will it be the same, better or worse?
The Beach at the Thompson Hotel Miami (soon to be The Confidante). ©Canadian and World Tourism I just came back from a fantastic week in Miami Beach, Florida. I was there with my wife. She has to…
Unforeseeable Backpacker Accidents
You’ve spent hours figuring out the best way to fold your clothes and organize your toiletries into tiny zip lock bags just so that everything you need will fit into your backpack for your upcom…