Destinations
A Sunwing Celebration
Following last year's immensely successful opening of Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa and in anticipation of the grand opening of Cancun's hottest new luxury resort, Royalton Cancun Resort and Spa later this month, Sunwing is offering 4X STAR points (that convert to cash) on all new bookings to this beachside resort, located in the Hotel Zone just steps from world-class shopping and nightlife. Customers who book by Jan. 25, 2019, for departures between Feb. 1, 2019 and Oct. 31, 2019 can Vacation Better with a free oceanview room upgrade and receive a Luxury Junior Suite Oceanview for the...
Florida Goes On The Power Play
VISIT FLORIDA is touting the Power Play Parity Program, which Staci Mellman of VISIT FLORIDA's head office said during a Tuesday Toronto gathering offers “more than 100 great deals on travel” to her state for Canadians. The program – a partnership with Expedia – provides savings of 20% or more on hotels, attractions, rental cars and airfare, savings Mellman said amount to a “great opportunity” for people in this country to book a cheaper vacation. Details can be found at www.LoveFlorida.ca . The program comes at a time when Florida's tourist trade is on a roll, with...
Fun In The Sun With Club Med
Club Med has kicked off its Fun in the Sun Sale, with sale bookings available until Feb. 26, 2019. Between now and then, Canadian vacationers can take advantage of Club Med's best offerings for winter and spring holidays in a sunny destination starting at $1,649 per adult, which includes airfare and unbeatable perks. For select travel dates between now and Aug. 24, 2019, families and couples alike can enjoy staying at one of Club Med's top resorts in Mexico, Florida and the Caribbean, including Punta Cana, Cancun Yucatan, Ixtapa Pacific, Columbus Isle, Turkoise, Buccaneer's Creek and...
Listen To Voices Of Travel
The Okanagan Valley in British Columbia has become known as one of the best tourism destinations in Western Canada. Its largest city, Kelowna, has become the centre for so many of the attractions in the area. It has over 30 wineries and some of the best golf tracks in the country. It is the home of Canada's annual culinary championships and has become its own gastronomic centre, where chefs choose to go to practice their craft in one of the most scenic environments in Canada. It offers spectacular sunsets, beautiful beaches and boating, and farm to table options to satisfy most...
Swoop Adds Cancun From Hamilton
Swoop has inaugurate service between John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and Cancun International Airport (CUN). The four-hour non-stop flight departs Hamilton at 8:00 a.m. EST and arrives Cancun at 11:59 a.m. EST. The Cancun International Airport and tourism partners are welcoming travellers upon landing with a water arch, live mariachi band, refreshments and gift bags. This marks Swoop's third inaugural flight to Mexico this month with service to Puerto Vallarta kicking-off from Hamilton and Abbotsford last week. Swoop will celebrate one more inaugural on Jan. 20,...
Italy Wants Canadians to ‘Live in the Moment’
The Italian National Tourist Board has launched a new campaign aimed at inspiring Canadian travellers to experience the wonders of Italy. The “Live in the Moment” promotion will showcase the beauty of Italy and encourage Canadians to go beyond the popular Italian tourist stops to “cherish the country’s rich culture and breathtaking scenery.” Toronto’s Brand Grow Media is the tourist board's agency partner and will head up the campaign. “When visiting Italy, many will visit the well-known cities and architecture, but our country offers a remarkable variety of great...
IT’S TIME TO VOTE!
Are you ready to pick your favourites? Well it's that time again as Baxter Media launches the 2019 Agents' Choice Readership Survey this week. Agents' Choice is Canada's original and most authoritative travel industry poll and each year it asks Canadian travel agents to pick their favourite suppliers in over 40 different categories – ranging from airlines to tour operators; cruise lines to destinations; coach operators to car rentals; and a whole lot more. Numbers matter and in 2018, 6,027 Canadian agents voted for their favourite suppliers in the annual poll. In 2019, the...
Avalon Puts European River Cruises On Sale
Avalon Waterways has launched a “Flash Sale,” offering special fares on a select number of its Tulip Time and Active & Discovery on the Rhine sailings. Travellers can save up to $1,200 per person as well as access to special airfares to Europe. Using major scheduled airlines, Avalon will fly clients from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal for $499, taxes included. And for $100 to $150 more, travellers can add on connecting fares from 16 additional cities across Canada. Tulip Time cruises sailing past acres of colourful tulip fields and feature such...