Destinations
SLH Expands Its Membership
Nature lovers have new choices with two new members of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) in Malaysia and the United Kingdom joining the brand. City-break seekers also have two new members in London and Tuscany. Mangala Resort & Spa (pictured) is the result of a 15-year journey of rejuvenation, which transformed barren mining land into a tropical oasis of palm plantation, organic gardens, rehabilitated lakes and undisturbed wetlands. From the private villas built on stilts over the lake, to those beside lily-dotted wetlands, the eco award-winning luxury resort built with...
Still Time To Win Hawai’i Trip
Hawai'i Tourism Canada and WestJet Vacations are eager to send a travel agent on a trip for two to Hawai'i that will feature return flights provided by WestJet Vacations and a five-night stay at the Aston Kaanapali Shores on Maui, Hawai'i. The tourist board and tour operator are partnering on a contest that offers the vacation to the tropical retreat as a prize. Colin Wood, account director for Hawai'i Tourism Canada, has high praise for Hawai'i Tourism Canada’s partners in the contest, declaring that WestJet has “tons of flights” from this country to Hawai'i and that WestJet...
Taste of St. Croix Set For Nov. 15
St. Croix's Caravelle Hotel & Casino is partnering with the United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and the Taste of St. Croix, Inc., to bring the 18th Annual Taste of St. Croix, “A Culinary Showcase” to Christiansted on Nov. 15. The event highlights St. Croix’s culinary industry, and the Caravelle Hotel & Casino is offering a “Taste of the Town” package created for the evening. This year’s Taste of St. Croix will be a culinary block-party with more than 30 restaurants, chefs, farmers and fishermen from around St. Croix “showcasing gastronomic...
Universal Putting The ‘Scare’ Back In Halloween
Due to popular demand, Universal Orlando Resort has added another event date, Oct. 30, to this year’s Halloween Horror Nights – giving guests more opportunities to brave the world’s premier Halloween event. Halloween Horror Nights 2018 is the biggest, most intense event in history with more haunted houses than ever before. Horrors inspired by the past come to life as guests face 10 haunted houses and five scare zones based on everything from the biggest names in horror and pop culture to haunting original stories that only the twisted minds of Universal’s Entertainment team...
Run Barbados
Barbados is happy to host people who are on the move. Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. is promoting December's Run Barbados festival, which features a 5K, 10K and half-marathon running races, a celebration of athleticism in a destination best known for its sun-splashed beaches. Long-running Run Barbados attracts Canadians and others eager to lace up their running shoes in warm weather as winter weather sets in in northern climes. “I think Run Barbados has been a very attractive option for Canadian runners,” says Peter Mayne, who oversees Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.'s...
Insight Into Luxury
Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold celebrated their 2019 Europe and Britain launch yesterday (Oct. 18) in Toronto, with guests receiving an Insight Experience – a cooking demonstration – and Luxury Gold dining experience at Estia restaurant. Special guests included Brett Tollman (left in top photo), CEO and president of The Travel Corporation, and Ulla Hefel Böhler (c) , CEO, Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold. Speaking with PressToday, Böhler noted that this year's Insight program features 96 itineraries in Europe, and a range of 70 authentic “Insight Experiences.” “We...
Panama Proud Of Its Natural Side
Panama is great for those wanting to see sea. Maru Galvez of Panamanian carrier Air Panama told a Thursday Toronto gathering that tourists can travel from the country's Caribbean Sea coast to its Pacific Ocean coast within two hours and on the way spot the Panama Canal, one of the world's engineering marvels. A visitor centre found by the canal tells of its history. Galvez said a massive convention centre that will open in Panama City next year will offer canal views. “Imagine having a convention and watching the boats go by on the canal,” she said. Panama City – which will...
Curacao: It’s Picture Perfect
Curacao can be picture-perfect for people wanting to brush up on their art skills. The Curacao Tourist Board held a Thursday event in Toronto overseen by prominent Curacao artist Garrick Marchena. Curacao – which has long-established ties to Holland, which produced such household names in art as Rembrandt and van Gogh – has a flourishing art scene, underscored by murals that are appearing on the island. “Curacao is different,” says Kadesha Salome of the tourist board, noting its population is a blend of peoples, and the island features desert landscapes, a contrast with...