| Ask Canadians where they are heading for a winter | | | | holes to its existing facility, according to the |
| break and you are most likely to hear Mexico, Cuba, | | | | management. A European has been given the |
| Dominican Republic, and Caribbean cruises. These | | | | responsibility to design the new golf site that is likely |
| tourist spots are quite hot among Canadians, because | | | | to have five holes on ocean, instead of the existing |
| of their sun-soaked beaches and mildly warm climate. | | | | two. |
| Industry experts agree that tourism demands for all | | | | Dominican Republic's all-inclusive Packages |
| these locations are hitting their all-time high because | | | | The growing popularity of The Dominican Republic as |
| of the lavish accommodation, sight-seeing | | | | a tourist spot is reflected in a spectacular rise in its |
| arrangements, and the variety of travel packages, | | | | hotel rooms to nearly 40,000. The destination is |
| which these destinations offer. | | | | among the favorite tourist spot for the Canadians, |
| Mexican Coastal Resorts | | | | because of its all-inclusive vacations. In such |
| In Mexico, Mayan Riviera, Cozumel on the Yucatan | | | | packages, one up-front payment covers facilities |
| Peninsula, Cancun, and Los Cabos on Baja Peninsula | | | | including airfare, accommodation, unlimited alcohol, |
| are the most popular tourist destinations. Particularly, | | | | food, and resort activities like tennis and windsurfing. |
| the Yucatan has witnessed a spectacular rise in | | | | So much so that the popularity of the Dominion |
| resort and hotel development because of its amazing | | | | Republic's all-inclusive packages have reached |
| beaches and Mayan archaeological sites such as | | | | Caribbean and Mexican destinations. Canadian tourists |
| Chichen Itza and Tulum. The Mayan Riviera is also | | | | heading to the Dominion Republic pay as low as $999 |
| popular as the top destination for Canadian travelers. | | | | per person for an all-inclusive trip to a hotel/resort |
| Climbing up the popularity charts are also Puerto | | | | situated at just 10 minutes away from Puerto Plata. |
| Vallarta and a revitalized Acapulco on the Pacific | | | | Caribbean Cruises |
| coast. In Puerto Vallarta, the destination that is | | | | Even the biggest tropical storms move at snail's pace |
| gaining rapid popularity is Nuevo Vallarta, which is | | | | when compared with the cruise ships, which is the |
| located at north of the old town. | | | | biggest reason for the growing popularity of the |
| Growing Golf in Cuba | | | | Caribbean cruises. The nice weather of the Caribbean |
| Cuba was devoid of any golf culture until the famous | | | | serves like an icing on the hot cake. Even a hurricane |
| Varadero Golf was built. After it was set up, the | | | | in the cruise's path seems like a vacuum cleaner that |
| island has just not looked back in terms of the | | | | sucks the moisture out of the air, leaving behind |
| sport's popularity. Today, Cuba is the most sought | | | | bright sunny days for the tourists. Moreover, with |
| after golf destination and is a vital attraction for the | | | | the political uncertainties across the globe, the |
| local as well as international sports lovers. Currently, | | | | Canadians prefer holiday trips close to home, which is |
| the much famous Varadero Golf Club does over | | | | another reason contributing towards the increasing |
| 32,000 rounds annually. It intends to add nine more | | | | popularity of Caribbean cruises. |