Destinations
Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Opening Soon
MSC Cruises will open its Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve on Dec. 5, 2019. The development of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve has been a multi-year project in which MSC Cruises worked with multiple contractors and partners to transform what was once an industrial sand excavation site into a stunning tropical destination, including designating the surrounding waters as a flourishing marine reserve. It has been an extremely complex project as MSC Cruises has been fully committed to developing the destination in the most eco-friendly and sustainable way. At the same time, while the company...
HAL Invites Travellers To Discover The Oloha Spirit
[caption id="attachment_131724" align="alignnone" width="300"] Hawaii-Poipu Beach[/caption] Ranging from 16 to 28 days, the itineraries also include Collectors’ Voyages that combine the islands of Hawaii with a taste of the Mexican Riviera. Each itinerary features an overnight call at Honolulu, providing extra time to visit historic Pearl Harbor, catch a golden sunset on Waikiki Beach, take in the views from Diamond Head State Monument or spend the evening at an authentic luau. The cruises also feature calls in Hilo, Lahaina and Kona. Hawaii sailings are available...
Halepuna Waikiki Welcoming Guests
Formerly the Waikiki Parc Hotel, the Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani is now welcoming guest following a multi-million-dollar transformation to offer 284 guest rooms and four suites with Pacific Ocean views. The luxury boutique hotel’s design is complemented by local artwork sourced in collaboration with the Honolulu Museum of Art. Halepuna Waikiki’s opening also marked the debut of Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant, a full-service, all-day casual dining concept featuring a variety of pastries, cakes and artisanal breads crafted by a baker from the Imperial Hotel...
WestJet Dreamliner Takes Off For Maui
“As the Canadian carrier with the most flights to Hawaii, we’re providing a superior experience for our guests flying across the Pacific this winter,” said Arved von zur Muehlen, WestJet chief commercial officer. “WestJet is the first to offer scheduled Dreamliner service to Maui, and we’re confident guests will enjoy their travel experience on board our Dreamliners, as they head to and from Hawaiian paradise.” During peak season, WestJet will operate 22 weekly flights between Western Canada and Maui and up to 28 weekly flights between Vancouver and Honolulu, Lihue and...
OAHU DISTILLERY NOW OFFERING TOURS
Oahu’s Ko‘olau Distillery has launched new whiskey tours in which guests can learn more about the crafting of its Old Pali Road Whiskey. “We have had a lot of requests to visit our working distillery and are now delighted to welcome guests to share our story and experience our unique whiskey-making process,” Ko‘olau Distillery co-founder and CEO Eric Dill. Guests take a six-step journey through the entire whiskey-making process, beginning with an introduction to the local ingredients used and how they contribute to Old Pali Road Whiskey’s unique flavour. Next, guests learn...
Camp Kohola Debuts at Four Seasons Ko Olina
The Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina has introduced Camp Kohola at the Hideaway, with a variety of cultural activities for keiki (children) that celebrate Hawaiian traditions and encourage kindness and empathy. From hula dancing to lauhala weaving to “glamping” under the stars or racing a Tesla radio flyer, kids have a five-star resort experience while their parents enjoy their own R&R. They can indulge in the ocean front adults-only infinity pool or visit the resort's 3,200 sq. m. spa. Camp Kohola features a media room, creativity zone and computer...
Journey Of A Lifetime From Goway
Goway is inviting agents' clients to join its general manager for Central & South America, Don Forster, and special guest guide, Peter Frost , on an epic journey through South America celebrating Goway’s 50th anniversary. The Natural Selection: In the Footsteps of Legends in Machu Picchu & the Galapagos Islands is a 32-day luxury adventure across Ecuador and Peru that features the best five-star accommodations and unforgettable encounters with history and nature. Not only does it demonstrate Goway’s expertise in providing the best trips for exclusive travellers in South...
The Art Of Lucerne, City Of Light
As the subject of Pablo Picasso's work on multiple occasions, Angela Rosengart points to a closeup photograph of the artist's face as she recalls how it felt being behind the canvas and locking eyes with his intense gaze as he created his art, writes assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's issue of Travel Courier. “You see his eyes? To stand against that, his looks were really like x-rays. They really like bore through me,” she says alongside a wall adorned with depictions of herself. “Even Picasso said later this is the best of the portraits he drew of me. This one took...