Destinations
‘Unlimited Teeth of the Dog’ Golf Packages Available
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas – home to the iconic Teeth of the Dog golf course in the Dominican Republic – is offering two “Unlimited” stay-and-play packages perfect for spring golf getaways. Highlighted by the opportunity to enjoy the Pete Dye-designed masterpiece widely recognized as the No. 1 course in the Caribbean, the “Unlimited Teeth of the Dog with Breakfast” package starts at $349 per person, per night through April 20. In addition to “all day” play on Teeth of the Dog, guests can also tee it up from dawn to dusk at the resort’s two additional Pete Dye...
San Clemente Palace Kempinski Set For 2019 Season
San Clemente Palace Kempinski, the Venetian luxury resort uniquely located on its own private island eight minutes away from St. Mark's Square, will open for its fourth season on March 20. Just minutes from the bustle of Venice and set among a centuries-old park, antique courtyards and monastery buildings, the 190-room resort has its own pitch-and-putt golf course, a tennis court, spa, heated outdoor pool and outdoor jogging trails, as well as a kids' club for younger guests. Last year, the resort unveiled Al Bacaro, an outdoor lounge serving cichetti (Venetian tapas) and cocktails,...
Aussie Specialist Ambassador Named
Marsha Ramage is going back to the land that inspired her love for travel. The Wasaga Beach, Ont., Carlson Wagonlit travel agent is returning to Australia, a country she learned to love while touring it as a backpacker years ago, and which inspired her to enrol in a travel school. Ramage was the winner of Tourism Australia's Aussie Specialist (Canada) Ambassador Program contest – which saw video submissions from entrants – and which will see her and other winners from other parts of the world go on a March VIP fam trip. Ramage says it will be impossible not to enjoy her...
Vote For Chance To Win France Prize
Atout France is getting set to once again to reward a tour operator with “Product of the Year Award” honours during an upcoming Destination France roadshow. The vote is now open for travel agents, allowing them to choose the “most inspiring travel product in France.” The choice is between four original products that can be seen on the France “Product of the Year” page at https://www.destinationfrance.ca. Atout France, with its Product of the Year Award, wishes to recognize the talent in crafting unforgettable tours and stays in France. Agents may cast their vote for...
New Napa Valley Four Seasons Taking Reservations
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley is now confirming reservations for arrivals beginning Nov. 1 in advance of its highly anticipated opening in the heart of California’s famed wine region. With its on-site vineyard, vine-to-table restaurant, wellness spa and farmhouse-style accommodations, it promises to be the perfect base for a wine country getaway. “Late autumn is a wonderful time to visit Napa, just as the ‘crush’ season is coming to a close and winemakers celebrate the harvest and processing of their grapes,” says general manager Mehdi Eftekari, noting...
Goway Recommends UNESCO Sites Within Euro Tours
Europe has an endless array of things to do and see any time of the year, so Goway has eased the selection process a bit with a list of 10 recommended UNESCO World Heritage sites to visit on the continent. Each can be seen as part of a Goway tour program. “We are seeing travellers becoming more conscious of their global footprint and looking for deeper, more educational experiences,” Craig Canvin, VP Product Europe for Goway. One way that travellers can do this is by incorporating UNESCO World Heritage sites into their itineraries, he says. UNESCO designates...
JNTO Launches New Website, Video Series
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has launched a new website and video series dedicated to the Tohoku region, the “hidden gem” of northern Japan. JNTO worked with Nathan Thornburgh and Matt Goulding, founders of travelogue and publishing house, Roads & Kingdoms, to produce a series of captivating videos which showcase the breadth and depth of the region. Episode 1 of Treasures of Tohoku: “Nathan Thornburgh and Matt Goulding's style of journalism is extremely unique, as are the wonders of Japan's Tohoku region,” says Keita Kadowaki, executive director of the...
Hilton, Atlantica Sign Brazil Agreement
Hilton and Atlantica Hotels have signed a management license agreement in which Atlantica plans to develop and manage DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in Brazil. As part of the agreement, the companies also announced the first planned DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Porto Alegre, Brazil. This agreement will introduce DoubleTree by Hilton in Brazil, underscoring Hilton’s continued commitment in the Caribbean and Latin America to introduce the company’s industry-leading brands across the region. “Through our partnership with Atlantica Hotels, we successfully launched the Hilton Garden...