Destinations
Exploring California’s Highway 1 Made Easy
L.A.-based Big Sur Road Trip has launched a narrated audio guide for travellers driving along California's epic Highway 1. “For many travellers, Big Sur is a 'bucket list' trip where the drive itself is the destination,” said co-founder, producer and narrator Kate Marcin. “Planning a road trip can be overwhelming, so we created the audio guide to help fellow travellers explore and connect with this special region.” The guide features 21 unique audio tracks that recommend where to go and what to see along the 85-mile drive between San Simeon and Monterey, including famous...
Silversea to Cross Fabled Northeast Passage in 2019
Silversea Expeditions is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the introduction of its first crossing of the Northeast Passage – a remote and spectacular cruising route above the Arctic Circle. Few cruise ships have transited the passage, which follows the extreme coastlines of Asia and Europe and has long enjoyed a fabled reputation among seafarers. The intimate, all-suite Silver Explorer will become the most luxurious cruise ship to sail the route, as it passes 5,019 nautical miles of dramatic seascapes and untamed wilderness on a 25-day voyage. On Aug. 10, 2019, the ice-class...
ACV Heads To The Sun
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched its 2018/2019 Sun Collection, featuring Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii, California, Florida and Las Vegas. The Sun Collection boasts more than 700 hotels, most offering all-inclusive packages. It also includes 13 resorts exclusive to Air Canada Vacations, 35 semi-exclusive resorts and more than 100 cruises. Featuring options for short and long stays, additional guided excursions and the new destinations of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Belize, the program offers tailored vacation packages. With the services of Air Canada and Air Canada...
Holland America Captures the Spirit of Hawaii
From fall 2018 through spring 2019, two Holland America Line (HAL) ships will say “Aloha” to the sun-drenched islands of Hawaii. Guests interested in exploring the famed island chain can choose from nine cruises with itineraries ranging from 16 to 20 days aboard Eurodam and Amsterdam. Hawaii sailings depart from Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego and Los Angeles. Most itineraries feature an overnight call in Honolulu, where guests have extra time to visit Pearl Harbor, relax on Waikiki Beach, take in the views from Diamond Head State Monument or spend the evening enjoying traditional...
Dromoland Castle Completes €20 Million Refurbishment
Ireland's Dromoland Castle, the 16th century luxury castle hotel in County Clare, has completed its final phase of a full-scale €20 million refurbishment. Steeped in Irish history, the castle’s owners worked under the guidance of members of the Irish Georgian Society to respect Ireland’s architectural heritage and used traditional skills and craftsmanship while incorporating the most up-to-date technology. The focus was to preserve the historic charm while enhancing the future legacy of the castle for generations to come. Included in the extensive refurbishments were the...
Peregrine New-Build Now Cruising The Galapagos
Peregrine Adventures’ first custom-built expedition vessel has begun cruising the Galapagos as part of the company’s small-ship Adventure Cruising program, which has grown 35% year to date. One of the newest and most sustainable ships operating in the Galapagos, Grand Queen Beatriz departed on its maiden voyage from Puerto Baquerizo Morena in San Cristobal on July 1. The first voyage was a combination of Peregrine’s 10-day Classic Galapagos and six-day Galapagos Encounter, offering guests the chance to follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin with a hike on Bartolome, go iguana-...
Goway Names Top Travel Trends for 2018
The first six months of 2018 have seen dramatic changes and trends in the world of travel, says Goway Travel. According to the tour operator, this has meant new star destinations, greater flexibility for solo travellers and an increased demand for expertise in niche markets. This need for specialization, notes Goway, has meant the return of a powerful asset in the traveller’s toolkit – an expert travel agent. Despite a wealth of online resources, the knowledge and experience of a travel agent offers travellers an edge when it comes to optimizing their vacation time, saving money...
JTB Launches ‘Join Me in Jamaica’ Campaign
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has launched a “Join Me in Jamaica” digital video campaign designed to connect travellers to the people of Jamaica and showcase the authentic experiences the island offers. To further promote the authentic experiences available, the JTB is inviting travellers to explore the sights, sounds and flavours of the island through a one-month-long promotion where travellers can enter to win a specially curated Join Me in Jamaica vacation. The campaign is a series of 90-second videos featuring local celebrities and friends of Jamaica sharing unique stories...