Destinations
Deals on April submarine dives by Atlantis
In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), Atlantis Submarines is offering US$15 off select afternoon dives on their 48-passenger submarines during the month of April. Atlantis Adventures operates its recreational submarines at dive sites off the shores of Waikiki on Oahu, Maui and Kona on Hawaii Island. Visitors will experience the adventure of a lifetime as they climb aboard one of the Atlantis 48-passenger submarines and descend to 30 metres beneath the surface of the ocean. For example, the Waikiki dive site is located within view of iconic Leahi (Diamond Head) and is frequented by...
Wellness directs redesign at Renew Hotel
Waikiki’s original boutique hotel has revealed a comprehensive redesign and rebrand centered around local wellness. Formerly known as “Hotel Renew,” the 72-room property has been re-imagined for the lifestyle-conscious traveller with modern guest rooms, corridors, lobby and lobby bar – in addition to new amenities and experiences designed to connect guests to the local wellness community. Positioned at the eastern end of Waikiki, steps from Waikiki Beach, the Renew Hotel inspires guests to seek a deeper connection to Hawai'i and the Spirit of Aloha. The property’s redesign...
Dine under the stars on Majestic Cruise
Cruising off the shore of Waikiki on a warm summer evening, with the lights of the city on the horizon, is a special experience that will soon be available at lower prices. Majestic by Atlantis Cruises is offering a special US$20 discount off each adult or child ticket during the month of May for all sunset buffet dinner cruises. The Majestic offers the only full-service bar and lounge, with comfortable and spacious open seating, in Waikiki waters. The 46-metre Majestic is Atlantis’s newest state-of-the-art cruise vessel. It sports a sleek, yacht-like design, offering many options...
Hornblower Niagara Set To Sail March 28
The Voyage to the Falls catamarans, Niagara Thunder and the Niagara Wonder are set to sail the Niagara River for the 2020 season on March 28 – the earliest they have ever hit the water with passengers aboard. A relatively mild winter and a favourable long-term forecast through to the end of March makes the early start to the season possible. The attraction didn’t open last year until May 15 because of excessive ice build-up in the upper Niagara River. No such situation exists this year. “A record early opening is possible by not only favourable weather, but also by the efforts...
Updated: Drastic Measures
US president Donald Trump has signed a Presidential Proclamation suspending the entry of most foreign nationals who have been in certain European countries at any point during the 14 days prior to their scheduled arrival to the United States. The suspension applies to the Schengen Area in Europe and includes Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. However, it does not...
Hats Off to Texas
Could some of Cordell Walker's predecessors have taken on a killjoy role in the eyes of lustful San Angelo, Texas, residents and visitors? Well, some might argue that was the case. City attractions include Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum, a one-time house of ill repute that began operation in the 1902, before closing its doors when the Texas Rangers – a law enforcement agency featured in the 1990s TV show Walker, Texas Ranger, which had martial arts guru Chuck Norris playing the lead role of Ranger Cordell Walker – finally shut it down in 1952. It was reborn as a museum in the 1970s,...
Royal Scenic Unveils New ‘Asia & the World’ Brochure
Royal Scenic has unveiled a new-look “Asia & the World” brochure for 2020/21, highlighted by packages to some of the most popular countries in Asia, the Indian Sub-Continent, South America, the Middle East and the South Pacific. According to officials, this edition features tours to less-travelled destinations and offers popular vacation programs as well as additional short-stay Cityscape packages to cities across Europe, the United States, the Middle East and Asia. Travel agents can choose from more than 50 land packages that have been carefully assembled, offering variety...
COVID-19 REPORT: WTTC Postpones Global Summit And More
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is postponing its 20th Global Summit until the fall of 2020. Originally scheduled to take place in April in Cancun, Mexico, the postponement was announced by the WTTC and the government of the Quintana Roo. Now, the WTTC says in a statement announcing the postponement, the 2020 event is set to take place in Cancun in the early fall, allowing the travel and tourism sector to recover from the current COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the industry. Gloria Guevara, WTTC president & CEO, said: “We stand in solidarity with...