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With the pandemic ebbing, all signs point to a major travel resurgence. That good news, however, comes with caveats. Travel advisors are reporting supplier staff shortages, ticketing errors and lack of availability, among other things. "I've had major issues not with just one supplier but with many," said Tammy Levent of Elite Management Travel Group. "I feel as though throughout the entire shut down, while vendors and tour operators were regrouping, their ticketing agents were discombobulated." ADVERTISING MORE Travel Agent In one instance, a large tour operator Levent has worked with for years changed its technology platform, she said. "As advisors we could not even log on, we had no way of calling in, support was diminished to hold times of six to eight hours, and that has not gotten any better." Prior to the platfor...

The Canadian government is advising Canadians against all non-essential international travel and the largest province of Ontario is capping capacity at large events like NBA and NHL games at 50% because of the new coronavirus variant By ROB GILLIES Associated Press 15 December 2021, 22:36 • 2 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this article TORONTO -- The Canadian government on Wednesday advised Canadians against all non-essential international travel, and the largest province of Ontario capped capacity at large events like NBA and NHL games at 50% because of the new coronavirus variant. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians shouldn't travel right now and anyone entering the country is going to face extra barriers like testing. "It's the last thing families want to be dealing with right now, but COVID in the presence of omicron is back with a vengeance," Trudeau said. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said all adults in Ontario, Canada's most populou...

MAY is the perfect time for beach getaways ahead of the peak summer season - and we've found the best deals for last-minute holidays to the Canary Islands. Holiday companies still have plenty of cheap breaks for under £400pp. May is the perfect time for beach getaways - and we've found the best deals for last-minute holidays to the Canary Islands Credit: Alamy If you click on a link in this piece, we may earn affiliate revenue. The Canary Islands are made up of eight main islands including Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa.  With its white-sand beaches, multiple water parks, and incredible scenery, Tenerife attracts more visitors than any other Canary Island. One of the most affordable options we've found is a week-long stay at Alondras Park in Tenerife with Thomas Cook. For departures from Stansted on ...

Virtuoso®, the global network renowned for creating meaningful experiences in luxury travel, has unveiled findings from its two-plus-year study on the differences and commonalities between Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millennials. Virtuoso's Innovation Teams were responsible for this psychographic exploration, which included multiple deep-dive sessions between three worldwide generational groupings of Virtuoso travel advisors, preferred travel providers and the organisation's own staff, and determined how each generation approaches travel, work, and life in general. The fascinating findings were first shared during Virtuoso's 2022 Symposium, held last month in Lisbon, Portugal. BABY BOOMERS Baby Boomers, representing the post-WWII generation born between 1946 and 1964, were the first backpackers as well as the original workaholics. They traveled like no generation before, be it through student exchange programs, the Peace Corps or on military assignments, before recha...

What to Know Sunday, March 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $50 admission; $120 VIP; $10 valet Fido-focused vendors, live tunes, costume contests, treats, more FESTIVAL FIDOS: Dogs are known for lovingly lounging on our laps as we listen to a favorite album again and again and again. Our pups kindly don't make a peep as we set about memorizing the lyrics, revisiting the parts of the melody that make our hearts soar, and replaying it all because we can't get enough. But while our canines might take in the artists we adore as we're spending quality time at home together, they're not known for heading out onto the festival circuit. Rather, our pooches stay with members of the household, or a trusted friend, while we go catch that band we can't miss. But sometimes, if things are a bit lucky, and more than a little whimsical, a Fido-focused festival comes along with the style and flair that are synonymous with major music happenings, and some sunshine, too (another fabulou...

Palm Springs firefighters extinguished a fire at an abandoned church near downtown Palm Springs on Thursday.  The fire was located at the historic Community Church at 284 West Baristo Road, near the Palm Springs Women's Club and Del Marcos Hotel. PSFD spokesperson Nathan Gunkel said there was heavy fire inside the building. There were no occupants and only one injury to a firefighter from heat exhaustion, Gunkel said. The firefighter was not taken to the hospital.  South Cahuilla Road, between West Baristo and West Arenas Road, were closed due to the fire, Palm Springs police said on Twitter. West Baristo Road, between South Belardo and South Cahuilla Road, also was closed. Previously destroyed by another fire in September 2013, the church was constructed in the 1930s and designated a historic site in 1989. The church, along with the closed Orchid Tree Inn, is now the site of the proposed Orch...

Curious about the newest Disney Deluxe Villa resort offering? Here are 4 reasons why you should stay at Disney's Riviera Resort.  When I think of going away on vacation, I picture relaxation . Of course, sometimes a Disney vacation can be anything but, between hitting all of the theme parks and doing as much as I can while I am there.  Lucky for me, Disney is one step ahead. They have created a new type of experience at Disney's Riviera Resort.  Photo by Jenn Marrazzo Disney's Riviera Resort is the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort that features luxurious and relaxing touches. From Le Petit Cafe, a quaint coffee shop in the lobby to Primo Piatto, the quick service location that feels anything but, the Riviera is a place to escape . Imagine a touch of the Mediterranean right in Central Florida.   Inspired by Walt & Lillian Disney's travels to the Mediterranean, the resort is filled with touches of Italian and Frenc...

Maria Perry was in her third year as a line cook at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in 2018 when Don McCradic, now the resort's Director of Culinary Operations, offered her the opportunity to apply for the first-ever Keiser Scholarship for Culinary Excellence. The scholarship allowed Perry to complete her externship and earn her degree from Oregon Coast Culinary Institute, located on the campus of Southwestern Oregon Community College, 24 miles north of the resort in Coos Bay. Don McCradic and Maria Perry "That scholarship changed my life," Perry said. "I wasn't expecting to be able to finish school so soon for financial reasons. Getting that scholarship, being able to finish my degree and continue to move on at Bandon Dunes was huge personally." The scholarship reflects Bandon Dunes founder Mike Keiser's commitment to supporting education, environmental causes and local businesses along the southwest Oregon coastline. But it also addresses a practical consider...