Destinations
Food Makes A Tasty Finish To ExploreGB Fam
The counties of Devon and Cornwall in England were the featured destinations of a recent overland journey by 16 Canadian tour operators taking part in this year's ExploreGB fam trip and trade show event. The five-day program gave the reps insight to the wide variety of attractions available in these two south-western counties, ranging from the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor National Park, to the nautical attractions of Plymouth city, to more pastoral pursuits in Cornwall. The short trip demonstrated the diversity of potential activities available to travellers in this very scenic corner...
Air Transat Let’s The Good Times Roll
Carrier Launches Non-stop Flights between Montreal And New Orleans Air Transat is adding New Orleans, Louisiana, to its portfolio of fall and winter destinations. Beginning in November 2019, the airline will offer two direct flights a week from Montreal, giving travellers a chance to experience the festive atmosphere of jazz clubs or a contemplative stroll along the Bayou. Annick Guérard, chief operating officer, Transat, said that: “With the steady demand for New Orleans, Air Transat is pleased to be the only airline to offer non-stop service from Montreal to this unique...
The Value Of Off-Peak Travel
While most travellers look to head to Europe in the summer, Trafalgar and Costsaver are offering another option with the launch of their new, off-peak Autumn, Winter and Spring (AWS) trips. With 41 itineraries across 27 countries on offer, the brands connect clients with Europe's best experiences, people and destinations with these year-round and Winter specific itineraries. With a selection of tried and tested favourite trips being offered again for 2019/2020, Trafalgar and Costsaver have also unveiled six new trips in line with clients' demand for more Europe options...
A Perfect Day, The Royal Caribbean Way
Royal Caribbean International's Perfect Day at CocoCay is now open. The $250 million transformation of the cruise line's private island in the Bahamas – the first in the company's new Perfect Day Island Collection – offers one-of-a-kind thrills and chills ranging from plunging down the tallest waterslide in North America and traveling up to 450 feet in the air in the Up, Up and Away helium balloon, to conquering the Caribbean's largest wave pool. On the other hand, those looking to relax, can enjoy the Caribbean's largest freshwater pool, Oasis Lagoon; and pristine, white sand...
Experience Japan With TravelBrands
If there's anyone that can make a splash, it's TravelBrands. And the company is doing just that with its new, exclusive cruise and land offering. Agents' clients can now escape to Japan on an epic getaway and save when booking before May 31, 2019. Plus, agents can earn 5,000 bonus Loyalty Rewards points on qualifying bookings. Nathalie Tanious, senior vice president, TravelBrands, points out that: “Japan is a beautiful country with such diverse regions and places to explore. This cruise and land package is a great way for travellers to experience the wonders of Japan while...
Virginia Is For Lovers, There’s No Doubt About It
Representatives from Virginia and five of the state's top tourism areas were in Toronto this week to talk about new products that are on offer in 2019 and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the state's iconic tourism logo, Virginia Is For Lovers. The visit also made it clear that the state's love affair with the Canadian market – which is Virginia's top international market – continues, with the Virginia Tourism Corporation's Brigitte Belanger-Warner telling Press Today that more than 400,000 Canadians visit the state each year. As for the state's iconic logo, well believe it...
Dive into The Dominican Republic
As the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in the Americas, Santo Domingo is home to a lot of firsts, writes assistant editor Ann Ruppenstein in this week's Travel Courier cover story. “We’re going to the city Christopher Columbus loved the most,” announced tour guide Carlos Batista as the bus approached the capital of The Dominican Republic. “Santo Domingo is a city of firsts. The first road, first hospital, first cathedral, first university in the New World.” After coming face-to-face with some of the key attractions in the Colonial Zone like Alcázar de...
Air Italy Takes Off With New Toronto-Milan Service
Air Italy is flying high. Representatives from the airline were in Toronto yesterday (May 7) to celebrate the launch of new seasonal non-stop flights between Toronto and Milan — marking its first Canadian route. “Bringing our A330 to Toronto was absolutely outstanding, it was almost unreal coming home and bringing our baby back,” said Air Italy’s Chief Operating Officer Rossen Dimitrov, who has roots in Canada. “It’s been something that we have worked on for such a long time and finally being able to bring the aircraft to Toronto Pearson was outstanding for us.” The new...