Destinations
Silversea Goes Deep Into Cuba
Silversea has unveiled a collection of 34 shore excursions, specially designed for its new 16-voyage Cuba collection for 2019 and 2020. Taking guests closer to the authentic natural beauty and amazing cultural and historical treasures of the Caribbean island nation, the onshore experiences in Havana, Santiago de Cuba and Cienfuegos will provide immersion into the local way of life. Enhancing the cruise experience, officials say the shore excursions will showcase the most important attractions in and around each city with Silversea’s trademark destination expertise. “We are...
Caribbean Travel Partners Trained on Diversity
Recognizing the changing dynamics in the global tourism industry and the imperative to meet customers' needs and expectations, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF), in partnership with two of its corporate partners, Interval International and Virgin Holidays, has launched a new program to support the training and development of Caribbean industry professionals. The first of two of recently completed training programs was held in Barbados in partnership with Virgin Holidays with a focus on diversity. This training grew out of Virgin Holidays' 2016...
Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights Gets Early 2019 Opening
Universal Orlando Resort has an early holiday gift for agents' clients who are visiting in early September 2019 – they’ll now have the opportunity to experience the world’s premier Halloween event during their visit. Due to popular demand and the incredible growth of the event, Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2019 will begin earlier than ever before, running select nights from Sept. 6 to Nov. 2. Visitors will face haunted houses, scare zones and live entertainment based on everything from horror legends and the top names in pop culture, to disturbing-original...
New Date for 2019 Jazz ‘n Creole
Patrons of Dominica’s Jazz ‘n Creole will have to plan a little ahead for the annual family event as the festival will be held earlier in 2019. Marva Williams, Festivals and Events manager at Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) says, “In keeping with the mandate to grow the festival and particularly the visiting jazz and music lovers, the DDA set out to find a date that will minimize competition of our target markets, yet still provide a holiday weekend for the many and loyal patrons residing on Dominica. As such, Jazz ‘n Creole 2019 will be a three-day event from May 3-5 with...
‘Your Dominican Republic’ Photography Contest
The Dominican Republic has launched a “Your Dominican Republic” contest for Canadians to showcase their favourite photos of the Caribbean destination. Contestants submit or vote for their favourite original photos that feature the cuisine, geography and culture of the Dominican Republic. This nationwide contest offers participants the chance to win all-inclusive travel packages for two to Puerto Plata, courtesy of Air Canada Vacations. Two prizes will be awarded: The first for the most popular picture that receives the most online votes and the second for the winning voter...
Places to Travel in 2019, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Want to travel in the new year, but not sure where to venture off to? Is so, Sunwing Vacations has come up with some perfect trips based on zodiac signs. Choosing a destination to visit can be tough, especially when there are so many exciting places to explore which offer great food, atmosphere, culture, beaches, attractions and so much more. So why not let your zodiac sign be your travel guide this year? Pairing the perfect destination with your astrological sign may seem unconventional, but, who knows, maybe your perfect paradise is written in the stars. Aries (March 21-April...
Celebrating 500 Years of French Renaissance Heritage
European Waterways is inviting travellers to celebrate “500 years of Renaissance Heritage” in France in 2019 with hotel barge cruises in the Loire Valley, a region that was at the epicentre of “one of the greatest artistic movements of European History.” Exclusive departures on the company’s six-passenger Nymphea hotel barge, which cruises through the Loire Valley on the Cher River, feature numerous excursions that will immerse guests in the region’s many exhibitions, festivals and gastronomic events that will observe the occasion. Rates for the six-night cruises start at...
Discover the Best of Peru
Chile-based resort firm explora has a special offer, in partnership with Aqua Expeditions, that combines the Andes Mountains and Valleys and the Amazon. Stays between April 1 and Nov. 30, 2019, which include a minimum of three nights at explora Valle Sagrado and a minimum of three nights on the Aria Amazon in the same trip, can enjoy the following benefits: explora Valle Sagrado: 20% discount on total reservation cost. Aria Amazon: A discount of up to US$350 per person off the total reservation for Lima/Iquitos/ Lima, Lima/Iquitos/Cuzco, Cuzco/Iquitos/Cuzco or...