Virgin Hotels opened the doors to its first property, Virgin Hotels Chicago, on January 15, 2015. The new hotel brand will join a stellar portfolio of hospitality companies led by Virgin Group and its founder Sir Richard Branson and offer the same excitement, service and innovation for which Virgin is known. “It’s been a long […]
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Top travel destinations for 2015
One of the largest travel networks in the world, American Express, has revealed the top travel trends and destinations to which travellers are planning on heading in 2015. Insights were gathered from a survey of more than 200 American Express travel counsellors throughout Canada, the United States and Mexico. Among the travel experts surveyed, 86 […]
San Francisco offers a holiday season filled with activities and events
During the month of December, visitors to San Francisco will find the City by the Bay aglow with lights, sights and decorations that add to the city’s naural scenic beauty and magical atmosphere. While Christmas can be a challenging day to plan activities, several notable spots in San Francisco keep their doors open and the […]
Two private pilots accept challenge to land in 49 U.S. state capitals in two weeks
The challenge of flying a private, general aviation airplane to all 49 state capitals in the Lower 48 plus Alaska in just two weeks is one that most private pilots would never accept. It is, however, the flight plan for a journey being attempted by two veteran pilots to raise public awareness about smaller, municipal […]
Puerto Vallarta remains one of Mexico’s best overall destinations
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, has received a number of awards and recognitions in the first six months of 2014, celebrating its infrastructure and the high quality services and tourism offerings available to visitors. With more than 64 kilometres of diverse terrain, Puerto Vallarta offers a myriad of attractions, ranging from water sports to the longest zip-line […]