Jaime Horwitz, Cactus Rock Most of my life I have flown for pleasure or business. The pleasure of going on vacation or to visit family and friends. The need to go places to make a living. About 10 day…
South America
Sabre launches new Travel Network headquarters in Uruguay
Sabre Corporation has opened a new regional headquarters in Montevideo, Uruguay, for Travel Network, its global travel marketplace.The organisation processes more than US$120 billion of global travel …
46 days to Canada Day #Canada150 #CanadaDay150
Modern Canada’s birthday is July 1. It all started 150 years ago in 1867. Photo ©CanadianandWorldTourism/Canada en Español/Cactus Rock New Media – Canada 150 logo used with per…
Tourist Traps in Canada to avoid in peak tourism season
Canada has countless “tourist traps”, and while many Canadians will be too kind to admit it, many of them simply aren’t worth the time or money. Now I have to admit, many writers, in…
Meliá Hotels expands in Cuba with eight new properties
Meliá Hotels International is set to extend its presence in the centre of Cuba with the addition of eight hotels, while also assisting in promoting multi-destination vacations.The company is no…
TRAVEL DEALS: 4th Night Free at Hilton Rio de Janeiro, $99 Marriott Puerto Vallarta, Free Upgrade at Riu Panama Hotel
This week’s roundup of great hotel discounts is especially trans-hemispheric (if that’s a word), as I’ve found some good travel deals in North America, Central America and South Amer…
27 Things To Do In Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina may not have the glitz and glam of Toronto or Calgary, but what it lacks it makes up for in countless things to do. While the most obvious things you’ll hear will be related to the Green …
Norwegian takes next step in Argentina expansion
The Norwegian Group board of directors has approved the launch of Norwegian Air Argentina’s plans of operation.The commencement of routes is dependent on government approvals.Ole Christian Melhu…
Touring Peru and the Galapagos in Less Than Two Weeks
We’ll be the first to say you should take your time and not hurry through Peru. What you’ll see on a leisurely cruise of the Galapagos is far different than what you’ll see on a few …
WTF are All Dressed Chips?!
Canadians have all sorts of weird junk food and Candy unique to Canada. While Ketchup Chips get a lot of the spotlight, another flavour that raises even more eyebrows and questions is All Dressed Chip…