Byers Report - Open Jaw

NYC Reps Laud Canadian Connections at Toronto Trade Event

Fabio Monteiro and delegates from 17 NYC attractions visited Toronto this week, hosting a "lavish afternoon" before attending a Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees game at the Rogers...

Byers Report On Location

From Royals To Whisky, Five Great Tours Of Edinburgh, Scotland

OJ's Jim Byers recently visited Edinburgh, participating in five tours. Byers shared his personal experience of the city's historical charm, including a 'flashy pseudo-tour' billed as a...

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Michelin Stars and Rooftop Bars: Tampa's Food and Drinks Scene Soars High

Jim Byers recently visited Tampa exploring its food and drink scene, which included Middle Eastern cuisine, Michelin-starred Italian, and craft cocktails. Here’s a look at some of the...

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Soaring Cathedrals, Al Fresco Coffee and Remarkable Gaudi: MSC World Europa Med Highlights

Jim Byers reviews MSC World Europa’s Mediterranean gems, starting and finishing in Rome. The cruise stopped in Palermo, Malta, Barcelona, Marseilles and Genoa. Here’s a look at the...

Byers Report Cruise

Great Places to Stay and Things to Do in Tahiti

Another in a series of travel snippets from Jim Byers called Travel Shorts. Today Jim looks at one of the world’s dreamiest destinations, Tahiti, specifically focusing on places to...

Byers Report Tourism

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Travel Supplier Postings

Sandals, Beaches Launch ‘Jamaica Calling’ & ‘Jamaica Jamming’ Sales

HAL Introduces ‘Dutch Day’ Culinary Experience Across Fleet

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises Debuts New Mediterranean Sailings for 2025

Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week Returns

Save up to $400 on Collette’s ‘Netherlands, Belgium & France’ Tours

G Adventures Adds Five Trips to ‘Jane Goodall Collection’

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Across Mexico with Velas Resorts

Aurora Expeditions Announces 2025-26 Antarctica Season

Air Transat, family

Transat’s South Package Family Promo: Kids Stay Free

Florida Keys, turtle release

Florida Keys Commemorates Earth Day with Release of Sea Turtles

MSC, Mercy Ships

MSC, Mercy Ships Build New Hospital Ship

Scenic, Terri Clark Partner for 2025 Rhine Sailing

Florida, Michelin Star Restaurant

Florida Announces Nine New Restaurants in 2024 Michelin Guide

KLM, Travel Well program

KLM’s ‘Travel Well’ to Showcase ‘Meaningful Journeys’

Contiki Coaches

HVO-Powered Contiki Coaches to Reduce Emissions 30-40%

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Travel Shorts: The Vibrant City of Glasgow

Jim’s Travel Short on Glasgow, which is steadily pushing its way up the tourism charts, provides a great little overview of music venues, tea houses, hotels and museums. The city is a...

Byers Report Tourism

Destinations Canadians are Searching for March Break

A few common destinations that appear to be popular across the country this spring break are Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Playa Del Carmen in Mexico, Punta Cana in Dominican Republic, and,...

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Four Tours and a Fine Hotel: Great Things to See and Do in Miami

I was recently in Miami for several days for the Florida Huddle tourism event and got to take several excellent tours. I also had the luxury of staying in the posh Fontainebleau Hotel in...

Byers Report Tourism

Maui Lahaina: Six Months Later

“I don’t think anyone knows what the future holds for Lahaina. Tourism is coming back to Maui, and that’s a good thing. People seem to be mindful about visiting responsibly, and...

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Open Jaw at Florida Huddle: Canadian Visits to Florida Roaring Back

VISIT FLORIDA officials are ecstatic at this week’s Florida Huddle in Miami, with 2,803,000 Canadians having visited Florida in the first nine months of 2023. “Canada will definitely...

Byers Report On the Town

Byers' Take on Barbados: 12 Great Things to Do

Amazing beaches, great shopping, A-1 resorts, and a wide range of activities. There's a reason Canadians flock to Barbados every winter. Here's a list of 12 Great Things to See and Do from...

Byers Report Tourism

JIM’S TRAVEL SHORTS: Perth is a Rising Star in Western Australia

With the trend to source “duplicate” travel places; destinations that are similar to better-known spots but less crowded, Perth is the perfect dupe for Sydney. There’s a lively...

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O2 Beach Club and Spa in Barbados: Modern, Luxurious and All-Inclusive

O2 and Ocean Hotels Group Barbados, aimed at people who don’t want to compromise, is a relatively new property, only two years old, and a lot of advisors aren’t yet familiar with what...

Byers Report Hotels/Resorts

Booming and Beautiful: A Look at Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has always been a desirable Caribbean destination. But the world has only recently begun to catch on to her charms. Air Canada now flies direct to Saint...

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Jim’s Travel Shorts: A Quick Look at Lovely Lisbon

Lisbon is built on a series of small hills, so you’ll find great views almost everywhere. Folks swear by the cafes in the Chiado District, but I preferred my morning walks through the...

Byers Report Tourism

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