Monthly Archives: March 2015

TAM Airlines Launches New Gateway Toronto

TAM Airlines Launches New Gateway Toronto Canadians have a new route to Brazil and South America with the launch of TAM Airlines service from Toronto yesterday (March 30). The carrier, part of the LATAM Group – a merger of TAM and LAN airlines – will fly five times a week from Pearson via New York JFK. At that point, passengers... more ›
Posted in Airlines, News

‘Brilliant Barbados’ Offers Incentives to Visit

‘Brilliant Barbados’ Offers Incentives to Visit With a roaring start and upward trend in arrivals to the island this year, Barbados is now further boosting the incentive for travellers with the launch of its “Brilliant Barbados” travel package, boasting more than 40 hotels, must-see attractions and top restaurants. Designed to... more ›
Posted in Destinations, Specials

Air France Inaugurates Paris-Vancouver Flights

Murky YVR Conditions Fail to Dim Air France Welcome

Air France Inaugurates Paris-Vancouver Flights Driving rain welcomed the inaugural arrival of the new Air France service to Vancouver International Airport from Paris on March 29. After clearing customs, dignitaries and airline brass met media and guests in the departure lounge amidst French-themed cuisine, music and appointments. This... more ›
Posted in Airlines, Destinations, News

Magical Culinary Experience

Disney Food & Wine Classic Set For October

Magical Culinary Experience Overnight packages and event-only tickets are now on sale for the sixth-annual Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, set for Oct. 30-31. A Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic causeway ticket offers guests unlimited tastings at more than 40 stations featuring... more ›
Posted in Destinations

‘5-6-7-8’ – Crystal to Debut Two New Productions

‘5-6-7-8’ – Crystal to Debut Two New Productions Beginning April 1, Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Symphony will debut two new entertainment production during its 10-day sailing from Beijing to Hong Kong. Crystal is adding the two new shows to its entertainment lineup inside the posh Galaxy Lounge: concert production “Rocket Man: A Tribute... more ›
Posted in Cruise

Starwood ‘Suite Week’ in NYC

Starwood ‘Suite Week’ in NYC Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has introduced its lineup for “Suite Week 2015,” featuring special room discounts and package experiences for New York City guests. Participating luxury and high-end hotels are offering suite packages with savings of up to 30% and other... more ›
Posted in Hotels, Specials

AC Introduces Apple Watch App

AC Introduces Apple Watch App Air Canada has developed an app for the recently unveiled Apple Watch designed to make it even more convenient for customers on-the-go to obtain important travel information and initiate tasks such as checking-in. “Air Canada is excited to offer customers the convenience of our new Air... more ›
Posted in Airlines, News

Hyatt Going Where The Growth Is

Big hotel players eyeing all-inclusive segment

Hyatt Going Where The Growth Is With two resort openings in the books in recent weeks, and two more to come in 2015, Playa Hotels & Resorts, whose partnership with Hyatt Hotels has brought that brand to the all-inclusive market, is already looking to the future, reports managing editor, Mike Baginski in this week's... more ›
Posted in Hotels, News, Resorts

Detour Puts an Expert Guide in Your Earbuds

Detour Puts an Expert Guide in Your Earbuds Detour is a new way to experience San Francisco using your mobile phone, featuring audio walks that reveal hidden stories, people and places at every turn. Created by Andrew Mason, the founder of Groupon, Detour takes participants on tours at their own pace and on their own schedule, either... more ›
Posted in West

On Road From Tianguis

New Lift Good News For Mexico

On Road From Tianguis Press Today's Ian Stalker reports that the man who oversees the Mexico Tourism Board's Quebec office is welcoming upcoming Air Canada rouge service between Montreal and Mexico City. Manuel Montelongo told Baxter Travel Media that the carrier will begin five-times-a-week service between the... more ›
Posted in Airlines, Destinations, News, On The Road Again
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