Club Med Martinique: A True Caribbean Gem Date: 2023-11-23 10:55:31 Order: 0 With non-stop flights from both YUL and YYZ to Martinique, it’s much easier to rediscover Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek which originally opened in 1969. A beautiful hideaway for those in... Byers Report On Location
Arajet Takes Open Jaw on a Whirlwind Tour of Old and New DR Date: 2023-11-22 09:42:15 Order: 0 Courtesy of Arajet, the new low-cost carrier based in the Dominican Republic, Open Jaw's Natasha McKenty had the opportunity to visit some of the DR’s historic towns the highlight of... Airline On Location Tourism
Caribbean Warmth With a Modern French Flair: The Considerable Joys of Martinique Date: 2023-11-16 10:30:02 Order: 0 Open Jaw’s Jim Byers takes readers along on a magical tour of French Martinique - from majestic waterfalls to natural flower havens, and, of course, real croissant. Byers Report On Location Tourism
One-on-One with Ensemble Execs in Vegas Date: 2023-11-08 11:01:25 Order: 0 Ensemble President Michael Johnson’s company philosophy is summarized as “You need a partnership – not an affiliation. We don’t aspire to be the largest but to be relevant to our... On Location Retail
Ensemble Conference in Las Vegas: “You’re Not Just a Member, You’re a Customer” Date: 2023-11-07 10:47:59 Order: 0 Michael Johnson, President of Ensemble, gave a rousing opening speech at the consortia’s conference with special acknowledgement of front line advisors, “because you are not just a... On Location Retail
Ensemble Las Vegas: Agents Dish On Post-Covid Travel Date: 2023-11-07 10:46:09 Order: 0 Open Jaw’s Martha Chapman speaks with advisors at the annual Ensemble conference, held in Las Vegas this year with 700 advisors, ICs, managers and suppliers attending. On Location Retail
Pink Cadillacs and Horse-drawn Buggies: Open Jaw Explores Trinidad's Riches Date: 2023-11-03 09:36:09 Order: 0 Cobblestones beneath our feet, and a backdrop of vibrant colonial architecture – this is Trinidad, located on Cuba's southern coast, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hotels/Resorts On Location Tourism
Open Jaw Visits Cuba's Newest Gems: Cayo Paredon and Cayo Cruz Date: 2023-11-01 11:13:44 Order: 0 Cayo Cruz and Cayo Paredon are poised to become Cuba’s go-to destinations. Cayo Cruz, just an hour away from Cayo Coco airport (CCC) is an 25km-long island with beaches that stretch... Hotels/Resorts On Location Tourism
Explora I Day 5: An Ocean State of Mind Date: 2023-10-19 09:18:29 Order: 0 Explora Journeys offers up ‘the ocean state of mind’ as their motto. What does that mean? Yesterday both my husband and I lived it. Cruise On Location
Explora I: Day 3 - The Problem is I Don’t Want to Leave the Ship Date: 2023-10-16 08:52:01 Order: 0 Open Jaw's president Nina Slawek is aboard Explora I, where she's finding the charms of the new ship hard to part with - no matter how appealing her ports of call. Cruise On Location
Good Things Come in Threes; Three Sandos Properties, Three Experiences Date: 2023-10-04 10:45:53 Order: 0 Karen Dahdah joined Sandos BDM Emily Spadafora and 11 travel advisors on a Sandos FAM to explore three very different properties. Here is her take on how to find the right Sandos fit for... Hotels/Resorts On Location
Puerto Rico: Sunny, Sophisticated - and Perfect for Pre- or Post-Cruise Extensions Date: 2023-09-26 12:01:38 Order: 0 Open Jaw's Martha Chapman was recently on the “Enchanted Isle,” discovering that, although Puerto Rico doesn’t get much traction from Canada, there are plenty of reasons it should. On Location
Fiesta FAM - On Location with Sandos Date: 2023-09-26 09:03:12 Order: 0 This week, Open Jaw joins 11 Western Canada travel advisors in Cancun for a week-long Sandos Hotels & Resorts FAM. Here are Karen Dahdah's first impressions and what's coming up next. Hotels/Resorts On Location
MSC Cruises Canada's Ian Patterson on Growing the Canadian Market Date: 2023-09-25 16:06:31 Order: 0 Open Jaw's sailing aboard the new MSC Euribia made us curious about the line's growth and its strategy in the Canadian market. Ian Patterson, country manager MSC Cruises Canada, was happy... Cruise On Location
"Goddess of the Seas:" Open Jaw On Board New MSC Euribia Date: 2023-09-20 10:57:13 Order: 0 Open Jaw sailed on board MSC's new Euribia to see how the line's noted European style and signature sparkle will "make a splash" in the North American market. Cruise On Location