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It's a big day for residents living along the Canadian border and New Yorkers in general as Canada has officially removed all remaining COVID-19 entry restrictions. This includes testing, quarantine and isolation requirements. Fully vaccinated international travelers have been allowed to enter Canada since September of last year and, while unvaccinated citizens and permanent residents have been permitted to enter the country, a 14-day self-quarantine was mandatory. The country will also no longer randomly test travelers at airports. "It's seems like this is a great time," Rosanna Berardi, Berardi Immigration Law, said. "I think that people on both sides of the border are super happy. Especially in the border cities in Canada Where they really have taken a big economic hit because of the lack of Americans traveling there due to these tight restrictions." Restrictions are still in place for travelers entering the U.S. and there hasn't been any sign...

October is the ideal time to visit Jasper, Alberta in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Jasper, the world's second largest dark sky preserve, holds a Dark Sky Festival every October. Plus, in the autumn, lots of wildlife wanders about, especially around the grounds of Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge which is also home to the Symphony Under the Stars. Jasper's Dark Sky Preserve and Dark Sky Festival Dark sky preserves are protected areas with active measures to minimize artificial light pollution, which makes them ideal places for stargazing. One of 17 such preserves in Canada, Jasper National Park is the world's second largest dark sky preserve as well as the most accessible. That means that sure, you can go camping in Jasper's wilderness to admire the stars. But, much easier and more comfortably, you can also stay within the town of Jasper, which is inside the preserve, as well as at Jasper's most iconic hotel, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. JPL is home to several of...

Cold rum punch. A spectacular pool. One of the best beaches anywhere.  And did we mention it's one of the best deals in the Caribbean?  The newly-reimagined Jolly Beach Antigua , the legendary resort in Antigua, is reopening to guests in December.  And that includes rates as low as $199 per room. Yes, that's per room, not per person. All-inclusive. Longtime Caribbean hotelier Rob Barrett and his team are revitalizing the resort so it's "ready for fun in the sun" starting on Dec. 1.  Jolly Beach. It's a re-injection of energy into a a property that is actually the largest hotel in Antigua, one that has always been one of the most storied places to stay in the Caribbean. It's set on a beach that's regularly placed among the top stretches of sand in the region. That's a tall order in a destination that has 365 beaches of its own.  And ...

This year, more than 5,000 luxury travel professionals (from 100+ countries!) gathered in Las Vegas at Bellagio, Aria, and Vdara resorts for Virtuoso Travel Week. Virtuoso is a global network renowned for creating meaningful experiences in luxury travel, and its annual Virtuoso Travel Week serves as the pinnacle by bringing together the group's world's-best travel partners and the industry's most influential travel agencies and advisors. With a laser focus on driving future sales while establishing the latest travel trends from around the world, the event sets the stage for the future of travel. Judging by the numbers, the 2022 Virtuoso Week was a tremendous success, providing measurable value to the group's members, advisors and preferred partners. Some statistics from this year's event: 98 percent of Virtuoso Week attendees said the event achieved the primary business objective of offering Virtuoso members the opportunity to network and build/further relations...

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Québec is not only large, it's also quite historic. The province originated in Québec City in 1534 and I was fascinated to learn all about the history and well-preserved areas, some of which I thought still look as they did in the 1700s. ...

Traveling makes for a fun and memorable life experience. However, in some cases, traveling is also a skill. That means that for some countries, the best way to appreciate its natural beauty and admire its culture is by having some traveling experience. It may be incredibly difficult for first-time travelers to venture to places like the Tiger's Nest Monastery of Bhutan or Nepal's Mount Everest. However, plenty of places in the world welcome first-time travelers with open arms, especially the beautiful land of Canada! Many cities in the Great White North are tourist-friendly attractions featuring hospitable locals, endless dining and shopping options, and incredible local landscape views. From the skyscrapers of Toronto to the stunning St. John's coastline, these places in Canada are perfect for first-time travelers! 10/10 Toronto Being Canada's most populous city, Toronto's bustling metropolitan is a great destination for first-time travelers. Locat...

MR PATEL: Hey everybody, good afternoon, and thanks so much for joining us today for this press call on Secretary Blinken's travel to Canada, specifically Ottawa and Montreal. This call is on the record but embargoed until the call's conclusion. Joining us today we have Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols. We will have some time for some questions at the tail end. But with that, I will turn it over to the assistant secretary. ASSISTANT SECRETARY NICHOLS: Thank you all for joining us today for this preview of Secretary Blinken's travel to Canada on October 27th and 28th. The Secretary will travel to Ottawa and Montreal, where he plans to meet with some of our closest partners to discuss a full range of pressing regional and global challenges, and to reinforce our closed and enduring partnership. On October 27th, Secretary Blinken will meet with Prime Minister Trudeau and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly in Ottawa. His meeting will focus on add...

The Pirates-themed rooms at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort will soon be removed to make way for a new 'under the sea' theme. The 384 rooms in Trinidad South were converted to a Pirates theme in 2009. The Pirate-themed rooms will be retired in December 2022, with the new rooms opening in 2023. According to Disney, the new rooms will "include subtle nods to fan-favorite characters from under the sea, will accommodate more Guests, and feature updated finishings that can't be found anywhere else at the resort."

Stay in a villa on the water or experience unparalleled island luxury in The Muraka, the world's first underwater hotel residence. Surround yourself with oceanic wonders in glass-bottomed spa rooms, our undersea restaurant, and unforgettable adventures in paradise.

Need inspiration for your next travel destination? National Geographic has you covered. Its "Best of the World 2023" list, unveiled Wednesday, highlights 25 must-see destinations near and far, from craft breweries in Busan, South Korea, to the world's densest leatherback turtle nesting ground in Trinidad and Tobago. The silhouettes of visitors are seen as they look at the city skyline at an observation deck in Busan, South Korea, on Aug. 1, 2015. SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images Created in close collaboration with NatGeo's team of travel experts and international editors, "Best of the World" takes a "deeper dive into places all over the globe that are providing experiences that are unique and beneficial for both locals and travelers," Amy Alipio, senior editor at National Geographic Travel. "We also worked hard to provide lesser-known gems on the list, equally inspiring alternatives to destinations that have become overcrowded (think C...

A trip to Italy without a few nights at the Amalfi Coast? Unthinkable! The 50km stretch of Mediterranean coastline in Southern Italy is home to some of the most picturesque beach towns in all of Europe. With the extravagant views, top-notch seafood, chic shopping streets, and cliffside luxury retreats, however, you also get sky-high prices. There's a reason why the Amalfi Coast is known to be the seaside escape for the affluent and a place where you'd bump into A-list celebrities. Everything on the Amalfi Coast is appallingly expensive, and during peak seasons, the spiked prices of hotels and restaurants can make Amalfi Coast the most expensive destination in all of Europe. But no one said that Amalfi Coast is the only place in Italy with specular beachy views. Considering the fact that most of Italy is surrounded by the sea, there are several cities that are at par with the Amalfi Coast in beauty but happen to be far more affordable. As a bonus, you'll even skip the...

Atlantic City, New Jersey  By the Numbers:  2,800 rooms and suites, 88,000 square feet of event space, 15 dining options, 161,000-square-foot casino  For a Vegas feel in Atlantic City, travelers head to Borgata, where a 1,000-seat concert venue has hosted A-list celebrities ranging from Cher and Britney Spears to Halsey and Camila Cabello. Its casino includes close to 3,000 slot machines, with additional amenities that include 13 retail boutiques, eight nightlife venues, a barbershop, two spas, a salon, and indoor and outdoor pools.

travelwire FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT, US, October 26, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Travel Tourism Rises Towards Pre-Pandemic Levels, Travelwire Offers Low Price Guarantees on All Travel Travelers can find the lowest prices on all inclusive vacations, flights, hotels, cruises, and more exclusively at Travelwire The expert travel planners at Travelwire are offering low price guarantees on all bookings, which comes especially valuable at a time when global travel tourism is rising to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to recently released statistics from the World Tourism Organization, international tourism is now back to 60% of what it was before the pandemic began "https://www.unwto.org/news/international-tourism-back-to-60-of-pre-pandemic-levels-in-january-july-2022". Travel restrictions put forth as part of COVID-19 precautions are now being lifted, which is one factor that has spurred an uptick in global travel tourism. The team ...