Destinations
Transat Offers 5x Bonbon Rewards
Starting next winter, Air Transat will be offering four new destinations out of Vancouver: Fort Lauderdale (Florida), Libera and San José (Costa Rica), and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic). To celebrate, Transat is offering agents 5x Bonbon on all flight, cruise, package and guided tour bookings to these destinations out of Vancouver. The offers is valid on new individual and group bookings, made between July 4 and July 31, and for travel between Dec. 18 and April 30,...
Ready To Showcase Africa
South African Airways (SAA) and On Show Solutions have announced the 2019 dates and locations for the Africa Showcase in North America. This year, the Africa Showcase celebrates its 11-year anniversary in North America and will take place in Toronto; Stamford, Connecticut; Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Denver, Colorado in September. The Toronto date is Sept. 3 and the Africa Showcase will bring together over 30 top suppliers from Africa representing hotels, safari lodges, destination tourism organizations in Africa and North American travel agents and tour operators for educational...
Experience Nepal Without the Crowds
Having operated small group treks in Nepal for more than 40 years, adventure travel specialist World Expeditions advises that there are plenty of ways to take in the majesty of Mount Everest and its surrounding mountainscapes without the crowds. The most obvious way to escape the crowds is to avoid ascending beyond Everest base camp, where climbers form long lines to reach the summit. This is good news for trekkers because these are mountaineering expeditions, not trekking expeditions. World Expeditions does not offer mountaineering expeditions to summit Everest. According to World...
Halifax Canada’s Newest Stopover Destination
Halifax has joined popular destinations such as Iceland, Finland and Lisbon, Portugal as Canada’s newest stopover destination, connecting several North American and European cities to Halifax. The Stopover Halifax program opens the door for arriving and connecting passengers at Halifax Stanfield to enjoy unique experiences. Designed for travellers with as little as seven hours up to seven days, the program promotes experiences such as strolling along Halifax’s bustling boardwalk, hiking scenic trails at the ocean’s edge, dining on fresh lobster, exploring iconic Peggy’s Cove...
Taste The Fine Wines of Bordeaux With Air Canada
With flight AC1908 landing today (July 4) in Bordeaux, Air Canada marks the launch of new non-stop seasonal service from Montreal to its fifth destination in France. The service to the popular wine region runs until Sept. 8, three days a week. “As the only network carrier to offer non-stop transatlantic service to Bordeaux, the addition of a fifth destination in France further enhances Air Canada's competitive position in the French market. Our three weekly flights to Bordeaux provide travellers unique access to the famed wine growing region and the popular Nouvelle-Aquitaine...
At Home, With Family In Nepal
Rajani Shrestha is standing in the kitchen on the top floor of her house – or, our home, as she puts it – in Panauti, Nepal pinching and shaping a white substance made of rice flour, demonstrating how to make a Newari delicacy called yomari, writes assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's Travel Courier. Shrestha is one of 20 women in the historical village who have opened up their homes to travellers, most of whom visit the medieval town on G Adventures itineraries, as part of a community homestay project. After hiking from the eastern edge of the Kathmandu Valley and...
Hari Raya Celebration a Slice of Malaysian Culture
Malaysian cuisine was the central attraction at a recent cultural celebration hosted by the Malaysian consul general in Vancouver. Shamsul Nizam bin Shamsuddin welcomed a big turnout of business partners, tourism operators, journalists and friends to his backyard for the culinary gathering named Hari Raya Aidilfitri. It marks the end of the Ramadan month of fasting that is observed by Muslim communities around the world. In the case of Malaysia, it comes with generous servings of some of the best-tasting dishes on the planet. Hari Raya is a great way to open a door on the culture of...
RIU Acquires a Second Hotel in Zanzibar
RIU Hotels & Resorts has acquired its second hotel in Tanzania. The new property will be marketed as part of the sophisticated Riu Palace brand, as Riu Palace Zanzibar already is. The new hotel is located in the Nungwi Beach area and sits on a white-sand beach with crystalline waters at the far north of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar archipelago, a little over an hour by car from the airport and the capital city. Its 149 rooms are five-star rated. Amenities include 24-hour all-inclusive service, free WiFi and a restaurant over the sea where guests can enjoy local...