Destinations
Four Seasons Scottsdale Introduces a Splash of Luxury
The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North has unveiled a completely refurbished Saguaro Blossom pool and restaurant. The recently completed project included the replacement of the pool’s chaise lounges, chairs, all pool-area furnishings as well as furniture at the pool restaurant and bar. The chic new look features round daybeds and plush chaise lounges, swivel lounge chairs as well as updated furnishings in 18 spacious cabanas. The Saguaro Blossom pools at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale include a separate shallow children’s play pool, a large main pool and adjacent...
Hassle-Free e-Visa Now Available for Brazil
Getting to Brazil has gotten a little easier for Canadians, thanks to the launch of an electronic visa initiative by the Brazilian government. It means Canadian travellers can now obtain travel authorization to enter Brazil by completing a simple online application form. The Brazil Online Visa is valid for two consecutive years and allows Canadian travellers to enter Brazil for periods of up to 90 days for a range of reasons – including tourism, business, education, sports activities and medical treatment. Prior to this, it was necessary for applicants to physically go to an...
Canadians Warned To Be Cautious In MoBay
The Canadian government is warning Canadians planning to visit the popular tourist area of Montego Bay to “exercise a high degree of caution” in the area because of a spike in violent crime and a subsequent state of emergency Jamaican officials have imposed to try to staunch that violence. The Jamaican government has deployed soldiers into St. James Parish communities as it tries to quell an upsurge in violence, with the parish last year seeing twice as many killings as any other parish in the country. One Jamaican government official said the government would be “relentless”...
New Winter Bike Festival Coming to Muskoka
A new family friendly bike race and festival is coming to Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Muskoka on Feb. 10. The 1st annual Muskoka Winter Bike Festival will feature racing on 11 km of groomed and hard-packed trail around the historic resort’s lakeside golf course and across a section of Peninsula Lake, as well, if the weather permits. Hosted by The Bike Shop, the event has categories for kids, experienced racers and newcomers to winter riding. “The idea behind this event is to celebrate winter riding and to introduce as many people to it as possible,” says Kristi...
MSC Introduces Lirica Sailings to the UAE
MSC Cruises has enhanced its range of cruises from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the introduction of a second ship, MSC Lirica. Featuring new extended cruises of 11 nights and 14 nights, Lirica will make its debut in the UAE in November, offering longer itineraries, two overnight stays in Dubai, as well as cruises to India for the very first time. MSC Splendida will also sail the UAE region during winter 2018/2019, offering shorter seven-night itineraries. The addition of MSC Lirica to the winter 2018/2019 itineraries offers guests the opportunity for extended winter cruise...
Busabout Adds Bulgaria to 2018 Lineup
Book the Ultimate Eastern Adventure tour freely and of your own will... Busabout, HAGGiS and Shamrocker Adventures have launched their 2018-2019 brochure that includes an expanded Busabout Hop-On Hop-Off network with new stops in Spain and Portugal and the addition of a trip to culinary capital of Bologna. And notes Busabout's Damien Bennett, that tour operator's new lineup includes Bulgaria, a first for the company, and Romania, which will now be available throughout Busabout's Europe season. Romania – home to Transylvania, the setting for Bram Stoker's classic horror novel...
Agents’ Choice 2018 – It’s Time To Vote
Agents' Choice 2018 is back and it's better than ever. This year, Canada's favourite travel agency poll has expanded a number of categories. For example, agents will now be able to vote for their favourite destinations in the Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, Asia, Canada, the USA and more. Canadian retailers will also be able to pick their favourite tour operator offering programs to each of these regions as well. Agents' Choice 2018 has also added new categories that allow agents to vote for their favourite travel agent education program and their favourite travel agent loyalty and...
Nominations Open For Destination France Award
Atout France in Canada is preparing its upcoming trade show series Destination France 2018, which stops in Quebec City (Feb. 26), Montreal (Feb. 27), Toronto (Feb. 28) and Vancouver (March 1). The annual events are also the time to recognize the work of tour operators who create unique offers to discover France by the Product of the Year Award. Atout France invites tour operators to showcase their product for France and its overseas regions with the Destination France Award. Voted by travel agents from Jan. 30 to Feb. 16, the Product of the Year Award highlights the wide variety of...