Destinations
Jeju Island Tourism Makes First Canadian Call
A recent visit by tourism authorities from Jeju Island to Vancouver marks the first step in efforts to establish a tourism relationship between Canada and the popular Korean holiday island. The “Hot Summer’s Night In Jeju” mission was led by Hong-Bai Park, president of the Jeju Tourism Organization. Through an interpreter, he told assembled tour operators and travel agents that “we look forward for your full support.” Some 1.2 million international visitors came to Jeju Island last year, and it is a favourite destination in Asia. About half of those international visitors...
Sunwing Introduces Waterloo-Cancun Service
Residents of the Waterloo Region can look forward to twice as many ways to escape the cold this winter. Sunwing is doubling its destination offerings from the Region of Waterloo International Airport with the addition of a new direct weekly flight to Cancun, Mexico. Service will operate from Dec. 8 until April 8, 2020. In addition, flights to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic will operate weekly between Dec. 16 and April 13, 2020. Accommodations available from Sunwing include the Grand Sunset Princess All Suites and Spa Resort in Riviera Maya, the newly opened Riu Palace Costa...
MSC Offers Sneak Peek at Ocean Cay
MSC Cruises has released a new rendered tour video of its exclusive Bahamian island destination, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, ahead of its first guests arriving in November. The new video – at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzHmh64cQFA – brings viewers along for a detailed look at what guests can look forward to while visiting the island, which is exclusive to MSC Cruises’ guests as part of itineraries in the Caribbean region. Located 65 miles from the coast of Miami, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve is a previous industrial sand extraction site that has been restored to a...
Cunard Answers The Call Of The Wild
Luxury cruise line Cunard is helping travellers tame their “call of the wild” with its return to Alaska after more than 20 years, reports assistant editor, Greg Coates in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. And there's no better way to experience the wonders of The Last Frontier than by cruise ship. And what better way to cruise Alaska than with Cunard? The Cunard experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment and outstanding service. From five-star restaurants and in-suite dining to inspiring guest speakers, the library and film screenings, every...
AC Adds Quebec City-Cancun Service
Air Canada has introduced two new winter services from Quebec City to Cancun, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Flights to Cancun begin Dec. 21 and operate until April 11, 2020, while Punta Cana flights start Dec. 22 and run until April 12, 2020. Flights will be aboard a 200-seat all-economy Air Canada Rouge Airbus A321. Travellers who book their next winter getaway departing from Quebec City to Cancun or Punta Cana can benefit from a vacation package offer through Air Canada Vacations that will save them $200 per couple or $400 per...
Sandals, Beaches Expand Wedding Offerings
Sandals and Beaches Resorts have added additional over-the-water experiences for brides and grooms to say, “I Do.” Sandals and Beaches have hand-selected three of their picturesque Over-The-Water Gazebos to become a part of their collection of signature wedding venues. The following Over-The-Water Gazebo venues are available to reserve at US$450 for a ceremony and/or reception: Sandals Grande St. Lucian – Saint Lucia: Over-The-Water Gazebo, maximum ceremony capacity: 40 seated, maximum cocktail and dinner reception capacity: 30 standing/16 seated. Beaches Ocho Rios –...
Premium Japan Travel by Sea and Air
A small super-lux cruise ship that sails inland waters and visits lesser-known ports is amongst some attractive new tourism products in Japan. The Guntu is more akin to a floating hotel that offers premium services in a distinctly Japanese fashion, while making its way across the quiet waters of the Seto Inland Sea. It has just 19 large cabins for a passenger capacity of 38. The cabins, dining rooms and other public spaces have been designed according to a traditional Japanese minimalist style, with lots of wooden appointments. The Guntu was described during a recent luncheon...
Sunwing Bringing Back Montreal-Havana Flights
Sunwing is making it easier for Montreal residents to explore Cuba’s capital, Havana, this coming winter. For the first time since 2012, the tour operator is offering direct flights, twice a week (Mondays and Fridays), from Montreal to Havana, from Dec. 13 until March 13, 2020. Celebrating its 500th anniversary this year, Havana has a rich history and fascinating heritage. Highlights include the cobblestoned streets of Old Havana, lined with picturesque Baroque architecture and classic American cars. Sunwing offers a range of accommodation options in and around Havana,...