Destinations
Silversea Launches 2019 Cuba Collection
Silversea has launched a new collection of voyages to Cuba, now available to book. Departing for Cuba from the United States for the first time in the cruise line’s history, the 17 voyages will “unlock authentic experiences for Silversea’s guests, showcasing the best of the country through immersive land excursions in various destinations.” Silver Wind will inaugurate the collection of voyages to Cuba when it sets sail on Feb. 14, 2019, on a seven-night voyage from San Juan to Fort Lauderdale. The itinerary will include visits to the Cuban cities of Havana and Santiago de...
Dancing To The Rhythm Of Andalusia
It was a spot so scenic that upon first sight, author Washington Irving described it as “a most picturesque and beautiful city, situated in one of the loveliest landscapes that I have ever seen.” Even decades after backpacking through Andalusia as a student, Bill Clinton returned to Granada to witness what he’d called “the most beautiful sunset in the world.” Looking at the impressive reddish Moorish Alhambra castle jetting out from the luscious green terrain surrounded by the Sierra Nevada mountain range, it's easy to see why the view captivated writers and the future...
Transat Adds Santiago de Cuba to Sun Portfolio
Transat has added Santiago de Cuba to its Sun portfolio, which now features 35 destinations. Air Transat will be flying to the Cuban city out of Toronto every Wednesday as of Dec. 19. Transat will offer travellers a selection of hotels with something for every budget, as well as its first “South Your Way” tour and a Duo package that combines beach and city. According to officials, Santiago de Cuba, the country’s second-largest city after Havana, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, rich in history and offering the balance of beach side idyll and urban bustle. The city offers...
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Is Open
The world’s longest bridge and tunnel sea crossing – the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge – is open, providing a major boost to regional tourism. The bridge connects Hong Kong to cities throughout the Greater Bay Area of southern China, bringing the attractions of Macao and Guangdong within easy reach and making Hong Kong a hub for visitors from around the world to explore the fascinating and diverse region. The bridge is the first major combined road and tunnel sea-crossing in the Greater Bay Area, spanning the sea from an artificial island near Hong Kong International Airport...
Ensemble Celebrates Its Past, Present And Future
“This is our best conference ever,” beamed Lindsay Pearlman, co-president of Ensemble Travel Group at the opening session of this year's Ensemble Travel Group International Conference now underway at the new Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas and which concludes on Saturday. Press Today's Ilona Kauremszky reports that approximately 900 members, suppliers, and guests are attending the annual conference which is themed “FASTForward on the Shoulders of GIANTS,” to commemorate the 50 years in the travel business. Ensemble Travel Group was previously known as...
Air Canada Expands North Carolina Service
Air Canada will enhance services to North Carolina beginning next spring, including the launch of a new, non-stop daily flight between Montreal and Raleigh. The airline will also deploy larger aircraft on flights between Toronto and Raleigh and Charlotte to increase capacity on these routes and introduce Business Class service. “Air Canada is pleased to expand its services to North Carolina with a new route from Montreal and larger aircraft operating out of Toronto. The new Montreal-Raleigh service will be the only non-stop flight between these cities, while customers travelling...
Aloha Canada!
It was a Hawaiian affair last night as Hawaii Tourism Canada hosted around 200 agents in Toronto as part of an Aloha Canada 2018 road show, which will also make stops in Vancouver and Edmonton this week. And with the fireworks of the eruptions of the Kilauea volcano on the Island of Hawaii now over, the message for agents was certainly that after a somewhat difficult summer, Hawaii is open for business. It should be noted as well that the area affected by the volcano that caused weeks of lava flows and smoke, starting back in May, is only a small part of the island. Agents were...
Acapulco Cruising With New Program
Ahoy amigos! Acapulco will soon host cruise vessels that enable those wanting to see Mexico's Pacific coast by sea to either begin or end their sailing in Mexico's oldest tourist resort. Europe-based Cruise&Maritime Voyages will begin a program in February that will have sailings from Acapulco to Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Los Cabos. Passengers can also do the route in reverse. Piquis Rochin of the Acapulco Destination Marketing Office said during a Tuesday Toronto gathering that cruise ships now call in her city but don't begin their journeys from it. The...