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T R A V E L G A L L E R Y
Travel expert Cynthia David provides updates on the tourism industry in this curated collection that appears in every issue —
TRAVEL NEWS YOU CAN USE
G
lobetrotters have a new favourite South American destination:
Colombia! Whether you're a solo or business traveller, honey-
mooner, family with kids or a digital nomad, this stunning
country combines nature (more than 1,900 bird species and 3,600 but-
terflies), wellness and ancestral traditions with a progressive,
sophisticated culture. The landscape varies dramatically over six
regions. Discover snow-capped mountains next to pristine beaches,
a desert that meets the Caribbean Sea and national parks both remote
and in the midst of a cosmopolitan city. Plan your visit soon before
word gets out! Colombia.travel
T
he stately Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, rising above Old
Québec City and the St. Lawrence River, has won the 2022 Global
Hotel of the Year award at a glittering ceremony in Antalya,
Turkey. The iconic hotel also won gold in the Luxury Castle Hotel cat-
egory, and its gourmet Champlain restaurant was chosen regional
winner for fine dining in North and Central America. Winners of the
World Luxury Awards are selected by the public in an online vote and
reflect the hard work and dedication of hospitality staff in every
corner of the world. While staying at the Château, be sure to check out
the Moment Spa. Fairmont.com
PROCOLOMBIA
KLM
FAIRMONT
K
LM Royal Dutch Airlines has launched a new Premium
Comfort class on its daily Toronto to Amsterdam route.
Of the 318 seats aboard the B787-10, 28 have been desig-
nated Premium Comfort. The new cabin features lighter,
wider seats with more legroom than a standard seat, a larger
screen and a variety of refined menu items and beverages
served on reusable or recyclable serving ware. Passengers
receive a premium blanket and pillow and a complimentary
amenity kit. In Canada, KLM flies to Toronto, Calgary,
Vancouver, Edmonton and Montreal, with convenient con-
nections between cities. KLM.com
