Destinations
Symphony of the Seas Makes Its US Debut
Port Canaveral welcomed the world’s largest cruise ship last week (Nov. 8) as Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas made its historic first North American port of call. The massive cruise vessel arrived at the Port’s Cruise Terminal 1 from Malaga, Spain with nearly 5,500 cruise guests and 2,200 international crew members. “We’re proud of the confidence our partners at Royal Caribbean have in us. Although this ship will be home-ported in Miami, our cruise partner trusted the capabilities of this port for its first US port of call,” noted Port Canaveral CEO...
Trafalgar Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of D-Day
To commemorates the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, (June 6, 2019), during the Second World War, Trafalgar has introduced a 10-day special interest trip across four European countries, D-Day Beaches and Battlefields 75th Anniversary. On this meaningful journey through the battlefields of WWI and WWII, clients will remember the millions of lives lost in these 20th century conflicts. They will explore the poignant moments of the Battle of Britain, D-Day Landing, infamous Somme and the Battle of Dunkirk immortalized forever in the museums, memorials and cemeteries that dot the...
Ethiopian Airlines Hosts a Taste of Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines is using some culinary star power to promote the country it's based in. The carrier held a Toronto event last night (Nov. 8) that featured Ethiopian coffee, cuisine and dancing, and had Toronto-based celebrity chef Dave Rocco – who has visited Ethiopia and other countries in the area and whose travels have been showcased on TLN – to sing the African nation's praises. Rocco, who has ties to the host restaurant Oretta and has released a cookbook, lauded the “great restaurant scene” in Addis Ababa, and labeled the Ethiopian city of Lalibela – famed for its...
An Inside Look at The Newly Revamped Club Med Turkoise
Sometimes a negative can turn into a positive. After sustaining damages from Hurricane Irma, Club Med pushed up and increased the scope of its enhancement plans for Club Med Turkoise. Located on Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos, the resort has been upgraded to 4-Trident property (the equivalent of a four-star resort.) “Turkoise is located on the best beach in the world. This is not us who says that, it’s TripAdvisor. It was rated No. 1 so we had the beach, but we needed to tweak the rooms a little bit,” Carolyne Doyon, Club Med’s Senior VP, Canada & Mexico, told...
NCL Gives Hawaii Tourism A Boost
Unique culture, outstanding outdoor adventures and some of the best beaches in the world – just a small sample of what this exotic destination has to offer. Aloha, welcome to Hawaii, reports assistant editor, Greg Coates in this week's Travel Courier cover story. With the fireworks of the Kilauea volcano now a distant memory, tourism officials – and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) – are encouraging travellers that may have been scared off by the eruptions to come back and enjoy the aloha spirit. With numbers dipping slightly over the summer months due to the volcano, Hawaiian...
Costsaver Launches 2019 Europe, Britain Program
Costsaver has unveiled its new 2019 Europe and Britain program, highlighted by 35 handcrafted itineraries from Lisbon to Moscow. With prices from $130 per person, per day with Costsaver’s “Ready to Go Rate” officials say agents can assure their clients that the rate they see is the best price trips will ever be, guaranteed. “With over 72 years of travel knowledge and expertise, Costsaver is thrilled to allow clients to see the world, without a hassle in the world with exceptional value,” said Wolf Paunic, president of Costsaver and Trafalgar Canada. “With all the...
Breakaway Set For New Orleans Debut
On Nov. 11, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) returns to New Orleans, introducing Norwegian Breakaway to the Big Easy with five- to 11-day cruises to the Caribbean. At 1,068 feet and 145,655 gross register tons, the recently renovated Breakaway is the largest cruise ship to homeport in the city of New Orleans, as well as the youngest in port this season. “We are excited to introduce Norwegian Breakaway to New Orleans, providing our guests with another premium destination to cruise from when sailing to the Caribbean,” said NCL president Andy Stuart. “New Orleans is well known for its...
Canada Cool With Air Canada Vacations
Air Canada Vacations has launched its 2019 Canada Collection, saying “Canada’s rugged landscapes, cultural attractions and proximity make it a prime destination for travellers looking to enjoy the country’s four distinct seasons.” The collection features 91 vacation packages, which include flight and hotel accommodations, options for stays ranging from three to 15 nights, and the ability to combine two or more regions. “When we dream about our next vacation, we often think of adventures in far away places,” said Nino Montagnese, managing director at Air Canada Vacations....