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ACV launches year-round service to Exuma

ACV launches year-round service to ExumaThe departure of Air Canada flight AC1764 on March 7 marked the launch of new, non-stop flights from Toronto to Exuma in the Bahamas. The year-round service will operate every Sunday, ideal for honeymooners. ...

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Queen Mary 2 ‘Down Under’

  • Wed 10th March 2010
Cunard Line reports its majestic Queen Mary 2 will be based in Australia in 2012 for a history-making circumnavigation which will see it visit five states and the Northern Territory. The largest ship to ever visit Australia, the QM2 will call at ...

Book Athens and win with ACV

  • Wed 10th March 2010
Agents booking air and hotel, air and cruise or air and car packages to Athens with Air Canada Vacations by March 31 will earn 100 bonus Aeroplan miles per booking and be entered to win 5,000 bonus Aeroplan miles. The offer is valid for travel ...

Experts offer stylish advice on Crystal voyages

  • Wed 10th March 2010
While some travellers yearn to look refreshed from their vacations, Crystal guests can actually return home with a head-to-toe makeover. On Crystal Cruises’ two 2010 Fashion & Style Experiences of Discovery voyages, veteran hair, makeup and fashion ...

Get illuminated with Goway in Israel

  • Wed 10th March 2010
The second annual Jerusalem Festival of Light takes place June 9-16, offering visitors a chance to view ancient sites, architecture and alleyways brought to life with lights, art and music. The Festival of Light includes 70 innovative artists from ...

Azamara brochure getting rave reviews

  • Wed 10th March 2010
Azamara Club Cruises’ new brochure is receiving high praise around the industry. The destination guide measures 11- by 17-inches and the front cover exhibits a series of die-cut holes revealing brand-inspired phrases, while the back of the book ...

London calling with Transat

  • Wed 10th March 2010
Transat Holidays’ new London & More packages are available for $1,549, plus $395 taxes and fees, p.p. Travellers can choose either The London & Historic England departing daily Aug. 7-27 or the Memorable London departing Aug. 12, 19 and 26. The ...

Aqua Hotels lowers spring agent fam rates

  • Wed 10th March 2010
Aqua Hotels & Resorts has lowered spring fam rates for agents at its hotels and resorts on Oahu, Maui, Molokai and Kauai. Spring fam rates can be booked now for travel April 1 to May 1. Rates are as follows: US$45 per night: Aqua Waikiki Beachside, ...

Get the scoop on the Riviera Maya

  • Wed 10th March 2010
The Riviera Maya Destination Marketing Office, in partnership with the Mexico Tourism Board, is presenting educational seminars for agents starting in August. “We are pleased to supply travel agents across North America with helpful, informative ...

WestJet reward programs take flight

  • Tue 9th March 2010
WestJet has launched two new rewards programs -- the WestJet Credit Card Program, offered in partnership with RBC and MasterCard, and the WestJet Frequent Guest Program. Both offer travellers the opportunity to earn and accumulate WestJet dollars, ...

CLIA calls for Hall of Fame nominations

  • Tue 9th March 2010
As momentum builds around cruise3sixty 2010, to be held for the first time in Vancouver, June 2-6, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is calling for all members, including cruise lines, suppliers and CLIA’s travel agent members, to submit ...

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