Destinations
Goway Has Special Agent Deal To Australia
Goway Travel is inviting travel agents to experience one of its top destinations, Australia, at a special agent rate, saving over $926. Ideal as either a first taste or “refresher” trip to the land Downunder, this package includes round trip airfare from Los Angeles to Sydney with Fiji Airways, return hotel transfers, four night's accommodation in Sydney with a panoramic city sights and full day blue mountains tour, domestic flights between Sydney and Cairns, three nights in Cairns, including a full day classic Kuranda tour with scenic railway and rainforest cableway, and a...
Cruising The Danube On The Ama-zing AmaMagna
“Ein Prosit, ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit.” The beer was flowing and the scent of fresh pretzels lingered as a group of local musicians started playing the popular German drinking song. But rather than Munich, we found ourselves in a shoreside party tent in the small town of Vilshofen – where guests on AmaWaterways itineraries on the Danube start or end their trips with a special Oktoberfest-like celebration. This song in particular I’d heard – and sang along to – hundreds of times. While there’s no direct translation, Gemütlichkeit conveys a feeling of warmth,...
CHTA Praises Storm Preparation
As Barbados and several other Eastern Caribbean islands successfully weather the passage of Tropical Storm Dorian, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) called attention to their governments' and the tourism industry's degree of preparedness. While the storm system continues to impact parts of the region with wind and rainfall, Frank Comito, CEO and director general of CHTA, lauded regional governments and the tourism industry for their level of preparedness and their timely informing of residents and visitors of the potential threats posed by the tropical system. “We...
Air Canada Launching Montreal-Toulouse Service
Air Canada has introduced year-round service between Montreal and Toulouse, France, starting June 4, 2020. The five-times weekly flights will provide the only year-round service between the two cities and be operated with Air Canada's Airbus A330-300 fleet, featuring Signature Class, Premium Economy and Economy cabins. Special introductory fares from Montreal to Toulouse start at $729 round-trip, all-in, and tickets are now available for purchase. “Air Canada is very pleased to offer non-stop, year-round flights linking Montreal and Toulouse. This service will create...
G Expands National Geographic Portfolio
National Geographic Expeditions has entered into its fifth year in partnership with G Adventures and has added eight new trips to their National Geographic Journeys collection, all of which provide “an enriching, in-depth look at the history, culture, and natural heritage of a destination.” The newly announced itineraries add three new countries to the Journeys product line – Ireland, Singapore and Greece, which are now on sale and available to agents and travellers around the world for 2020 booking. National Geographic Journeys tours combine hands-on experiences, local...
Bermuda Splash Sale
Bermuda’s annual Splash Sale is underway, offering 30% off select hotels with rates started at $159. To take advantage of the savings, travellers must book by Sept. 10 and travel between Sept. 3 and April 30, 2020. Participating properties include, but are not limited to, the Royal Palms, starting from $305 a night; Newstead Belmont Hills, starting from $225 a night; and The Reefs, starting at $276.50 a...
Globus Offers Off-Season Europe Savings
Escapes by Globus is offering savings of up to 40% on late fall to early spring trips to Europe. According to officials, milder temperatures, fewer crowds and better deals are the idea behind Escapes by Globus, a compilation of its best-loved itineraries in Europe presented during the low season (November through March). “It’s such a great idea: you get the same scenery and the same sights for much less,” says Stéphanie Bishop of Globus’ Canada office. “The heat is off, the crowds are halved and the locals have the time to spend connecting with visitors. And you still...
Celebrity Adds Longer European Explorations
With Celebrity Cruises’ 2020 Europe season poised to be the line’s most “revolutionary” yet, the brand has unveiled four new longer European sailings on board its newest ship, Celebrity Apex, the second ship in its innovative Edge Series. “Like her industry-changing sister ship, Celebrity Edge – which was just named one of TIME Magazine’s 2019 World’s Greatest Places – Celebrity Apex will feature an innovative outward-facing design and transformational accommodations that invite guests to take in the breathtaking world around them,” said Celebrity president Lisa...