CARTAGENA
(1/2/12) Colombia Travel reports today that the city of Cartagena is rapidly preparing for the upcoming Mapfre Hay Music Festival, which begins on January 26 and runs to the 29th.... more
PUERTO CHIAPAS
(1/2/12) The Australian reports today that a countdown has begun for a Mayan prophesy that the world will end on December 21, 2012. The prophesy stems from a stone tablet which describes the end of a 5,126-year cycle, bringing the return of Bolon Yokte, a god associated with war and creation.... more
MEXICO
(1/1/12) Chicago Daily Herald has written a piece that explains how to be a smart traveler in Mexico... more
MAZATLAN
(12/27/11) USA Today reports today that Mazatlan tourism officials are criticizing Holland America for dropping calls at the city through March, saying the city is safe for tourists... more
CABO SAN LUCAS
(12/27/11) Ultimate Classic Rock reports today that the highlights from the 21st annual Sammy Hagar Birthday Bash from October held at the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas can now be viewed online... more
COZUMEL
(10/27/11) Reuters reports today that Hurricane Rina weakened on Wednesday off Mexico's Caribbean coast. The hurricane, which is approaching the Yucatan Peninsula, was downgraded to a Category 1 from a Category 2... more
CAYMAN ISLANDS
(10/25/11) Cayman 27 reports today that the country's cruise tourism industry is in jeopardy unless new berthing facilities are not built in the next two years... more
PUERTO VALLARTA
(10/14/11) The Banderas News reports today that Puerto Vallarta is back to normal after Hurricane Jova's close encounter with Mexico's Pacific Coast on October 12, and that all tourism activity is in full swing... more
MAZATLÁN and PUERTO VALLARTA
(10/13/11) The Los Angeles Times reports today that Princess Cruises' ships will return to the Mexican ports of Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta in 2012... more
MAZATLÁN
(10/2/11) The Toronto Sun reports today that Mazatlán's chefs have created the world's largest Shrimp Cocktail. Check out the picture of this 1,187 pound monster... more
ALASKA PORTS
(9/25/11) It's been a good four months, and the Alaska Cruise Season winds to a close for 2011. It'll start up again in May 2012...
MEXICAN RIVIERA PORTS
(9/12/11) Travel Agent Central quotes the head of Mexico's tourism board as saying the cancellation of stops in Mexican Riviera ports by the major cruise lines was a business decision, and not related to crime in Mexico... more
BELIZE
(8/24/11) PR.com reports today that Belize will be the home of a new submarine tour, beginning this fall, that will allow tourists to enjoy all the wonder and beauty of the Barrier Reef of Belize... more
SEATTLE
(8/1/11) Geek Wire reports today that the Space Needle has announced a sweepstakes and competition that will ultimately send one lucky winner on a suborbital spaceflight, through the Space Adventures space tourism company ... more
CARTAGENA
(7/29/11) Colombia Reports reports today that international tourism to Colombia increased 14.3% from January to June over the same period last year ... more
COZUMEL, LOS CABOS & PUERTO VALLARTA
(7/27/11) CNN International reports today that Mexico tourism remains strong, despite drug violence ... more
PUERTO VALLARTA
(6/29/11) The Miami Herald reports today that Mexican Tourism Officials have asked Princess Cruise Lines to reinstate calls to Puerto Vallarta ... more
BELIZE
(6/27/11) Travel Agent Central reports today that the Belize Tourism Board announced a new interactive culinary website geared towards providing travelers with a comprehensive guide to Belize's unique cuisine and restaurants located throughout the country ... more
ROATAN
(6/24/11) The New York Times reports today that the Honduran government has declared its waters to be a permanent sanctuary for sharks ... more
PUERTO VALLARTA
(6/22/11) examiner.com reports today that Princess Cruises is canceling stops in the Mexican port of Puerto Vallarta planned for later this year in order to protect its passengers from the violence in Mexico ... more
HURRICANE BEATRIZ
(6/22/11) Easy Destination blog reports that Hurricane Beatriz has hit some of the popular tourist resorts on the west coast of Mexico, including Acapulco, Manzanillo, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta ... more
PUERTO VALLARTA
(6/3/11) TravelAge West reports that sea turtle season has come to Puerto Vallarta. Each year, thousands of sea turtles come to lay their eggs on area beaches. The season officially began in May and lasts through September ... more
MAZATLÁN
(5/18/11) Travel Weekly reports today that Carnival Cruise Lines' Splendor and Spirit will resume making calls in the port of Mazatlán, beginning with the Splendor's 7-day Mexican Riviera sailing from Long Beach on September 4, and the Spirit's 9-day sailing from Long Beach on September 23 ... more
ALASKA
(5/6/11) Today marks the beginning of this year's Alaska Cruise Ship Season, with the arrival of the Carnival Spirit as it docks in Juneau. The Alaska Cruise Ship Season lasts until late September, so if you haven't yet made your reservation for your trip to Alaska, talk to your travel agent today!
CARTAGENA
(4/11/11) Colombia Reports writes today that Cartagena's tourism authority is introducing a new rating system for the city's restaurants, with the aim of increasing competition and achieving world class standards ... more
FALMOUTH
(3/23/11) Travel Agent Central reports on the official grand opening of Jamaica's newest cruise port--Falmouth. Co-developers Royal Caribbean and the Jamaican Ports Authority spent $220 million on the cruise destination ... more
MAZATLÁN
(3/14/11) USA Today reports today that both Princess Cruises and Holland America Cruises have joined Carnival, NCL and Disney Cruises in dropping their calls to Mazatlán due to the recent upsurge in violence in the port ... more
MAZATLÁN
(3/8/11) Seatrade Insider reports today that Carnival's Splendor and Spirit have suspended their scheduled calls to Mazatlán, but Carnival said it hopes security can be improved for a return to the port in the near future ... more
CARNIVAL SPLENDOR
(2/21/11) Maritime Matters reports today that Carnival's Splendor has returned to service, leaving on a 7-day voyage to the Mexican Riviera. The Splendor was waylaid for several months due to an onboard fire in mid-November 2010... more
FALMOUTH
(2/17/11) USA Today reports today that Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas has docked at the historic city of Falmouth, Jamaica, marking the inaugural visit to the island nation's newest port... more
GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS
(2/8/11) USA Today reports on Grand Cayman's newest tourist attraction, the USS Kittiwake, a WWII-vintage submarine rescue vessel that has been sunk in the waters off of Grand Cayman. If you're an avid wreck diver, it's something you don't want to miss... more
MAZATLÁN
(2/2/11) AOL Travel reports today that NCL and Carnival have resumed calls in Mazatlán this week after local officials beefed up security at the cruise terminal, in tourist areas and at excursion sites.... more
MAZATLÁN
(1/26/11) USA Today reports today that Holland America, Princess and the Disney Cruise Line have canceled calls in Mazatlán this week in the wake of a number of small crimes against cruise passengers visiting the city. The Disney Wonder will not return to Mazatlán, instead opting to spend more time in Cabo San Lucas... more
BELIZE CITY
(1/24/11) Carnival has elected to redirect four of its cruise ships - the Dream, Glory, Valor and Legend - from the port of Belize City this week over a dispute concerning the charges for tendering its passengers into the city. The Dream was set to arrive on January 25, the Glory on the 26th, and the Valor and the Legend on the 27th... more
