This credit card company now offers a luxury hotel and airport lounge collection
Credit card company Capital One recently announced that cardholders will soon be able to access an exclusive hotel booking platform with the launch of Premier Collection for Capital One Venture X Rewards later this year. Through the rewards program, cardholders can also look forward to two new airport lounges with “chef-driven” experiences. With the launch […]
A non-stop flight from Vancouver to Miami is finally taking off this winter
The longest U.S.-bound route from Vancouver will soon be serviced by a new schedule of non-stop flights by Air Canada. AC will launch direct non-stop flights between Vancouver (YVR) and Miami (MIA), starting Dec. 17 this year. This is the longest flight route between Vancouver and any point in the United States, topping even Hawaii […]
A look at the most popular places to travel from Canada
According to new research from First in Service Travel LTD (F1S), Italy, France and Greece are the top international destinations Canadian advisors are booking and recommending. “With all the pent-up demand for travel, coupled with the Canadian dollar’s stronger performance against the euro over the past year, it’s no surprise that Europe is performing so […]
Where to travel this summer if you want to avoid the crowds
Avid traveller Mark Wolters — who has been to 70 countries to date and counting — shares his adventures and honest travel advice on his popular YouTube channel, Wolters World, to 893K subscribers. The Illinois-based professor, who is on the road five to six months out of the year, caught up with OFFSHORE to share […]
5 must-have fashion accessories for spring travel
Spring is one of the best times to travel, whether in Canada or abroad. Milder temperatures are perfect for a range of active travel, including hiking, camping, luxury glamping, and more. From now until summer, stay dry (and fashionable) with these top five accessory picks! Rain Boots Make a splash this spring with Cougar’s new […]
Israel has finally dropped mandatory PCR testing for travellers
Israel’s Ministry of Health has confirmed that Israel is dropping its final COVID-19 curbs by removing on-arrival PCR tests. Under the new guidelines agreed by the Ministry of Health and the Airports Authority, passengers landing at Ben Gurion airport from May 20 will no longer be required to perform a PCR test. The news was […]
Hyatt’s new luxury Inclusive Collection was just announced
Launching the newest collection focused on leisure demand, Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed the Inclusive Collection, a new global portfolio of nine distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands. Resorts in Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection deliver immersive, elevated and seamless all-inclusive experiences – helping guests and members celebrate the big moments, little moments, and everything in between. The […]
You no longer need a pre-arrival COVID test to go to Fiji
As of May 1, fully vaccinated visitors flying into Fiji will no longer be required to produce a COVID-19 pre-departure PCR or Rapid Antigen Test. The Fijian government said that the change applies to all international visitors entering Fiji by air or sea and is a move that is in line with best practice entry […]
This could be the year where tourism to the UK makes a total comeback
In 2022, the British Tourist Authority’s chair Judith Macgregor says the organization is anticipating over half of 2019’s arrival figures when the destination saw 40 million visitors. “We reckon 21 million visits this year would be good but we’re always open for going above that,” Macgregor told Offshore during a one-on-one virtual interview at ExploreGB. “Our […]
Travellers to Jamaica no longer need a pre-COVID test
Effective April 16, 2022, international visitors to Jamaica will no longer be required to present a negative result from a COVID-19 Antigen or PCR test conducted within 72 hours prior to their travel to enter the island. Additionally, Jamaica’s mandate to wear a mask in enclosed public spaces will also end on April 15, 2022. […]