Destinations
Transat Invites Travellers to Discover Cayo Cruz
Transat is now offering Canadian travellers two new hotels on Cayo Cruz, an island off Cuba’s northern coast less than an hour from Cayo Coco airport. Known for its magnificent beaches, often likened to those of Cayo Largo, and as a location for exceptional sport fishing, Cayo Cruz offers an ideal combination of relaxation and exploration. It is located under two hours from Camagüey, capital of the province of the same name, which features vibrant history and cultural activities. Transat is also offering a one-day excursion to the city of Camagüey from Cayo Cruz. Transat is...
Sunwing Returns to Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay
Good news for residents of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. – Sunwing is returning for a 12th season and offering weekly flights to Varadero, Cuba for the first time. Flights will operate weekly between Dec. 12 and April 9, 2020. Travellers who take advantage of this new flight service can choose from a range of resorts for all ages, tastes and budgets. Families may pick Grand Memories Varadero, nestled on a calm stretch of beach with activities for everyone, including a kids club. Vacationers planning an adults-only getaway can stay at Melia Las Antillas. Iberostar Tainos is another...
‘Fall Only in Cayman’ and Save
The Cayman Islands is inviting travellers to visit this fall and save with its newly launched “Fall Only in Cayman” campaign, featuring savings of up to 45% on accommodations, attractions, watersports, restaurants and services. Most bookings must be made by Nov. 15 (however, offer booking dates may vary). With Air Canada and WestJet offering a total of three non-stop flights between Toronto and Grand Cayman through the end of October, travelling to the Caymans has never been easier. Better yet, the flight schedule increases to five direct flights per week as of Oct....
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...