Destinations
Goway Releases World’s Most Idyllic Islands Brochure
Goway has released its 2018-19 World's Most Idyllic Islands and Boutique Cruising brochure showcasing a variety of the world’s most alluring island destinations including the islands of Tahiti, Fiji, Cook Islands, Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius, Bali, The Greek Islands and Croatia. “Boutique cruising was incredibly popular this year, which is why we have put an emphasis on new cruise product for this market,” says Bronwyn Hodge, Goway Islands general manager. “In the Islands of Tahiti, we added the four-day Haumana Cruise which sails between beautiful Bora Bora and Taha’a...
Transat Ups Capacity
Air Transat has made changes to its flight schedule for winter 2018 and will increase capacity on certain destinations, either by using larger aircraft or by adding frequencies. This includes: Increased capacity on the Halifax to Montego Bay flight (Jamaica); increased capacity to Cancun (Mexico) from Toronto; addition of a new flight from Windsor to Cancun (Mexico) as of March 2 until the end of April; departing from Quebec, Transat has added a new flight to Fort Lauderdale (Florida) on Thursdays from Feb. 22 until the end of April; and, from Montreal, an additional flight will be...
Dominica Tourism Launches Awareness Campaign
Only three months after the devastation of Hurricane Maria, Dominica – known as the Nature Island – is showing signs of the re-birth of its nature. With this, Discover Dominica Authority has launched a social media and digital awareness campaign targeted at Dominica’s key markets, including Canada. The campaign highlights the attributes of the Nature Island that resonate with the true adventurer, the health and wellness fanatic, the underwater lover and the individual enchanted by the people and communities of Dominica. “Even after a hurricane like Maria, it is pleasing...
The High Roller Scores Big
For the third consecutive season, Las Vegas' High Roller, the world’s tallest observation wheel located at The LINQ Promenade, has ranked among TripAdvisor’s list of 25 Top Trending U.S. Attractions. Offering expansive, 360-degree views of the Las Vegas Strip and beyond, visitors can not only experience the 30-minute ride inside one of 28 spherical, climate-controlled cabins, but also a variety of other experiences, including: The Happy Half Hour cabin for the High Roller is the happiest half hour in Las Vegas, which includes a 30-minute ride and an open bar for up to 25...
Travel Corporation Unveils Its Top 10 Trips for 2018
The Travel Corporation (TTC) and its 30 brands has unveiled a 2018 #TTCTOP10 list of trips, showcasing their global collection of brands and destinations. The family owned organization, now in its fourth generation, offers more than 1,000 trips spanning 60 countries across seven continents, appealing to every generation and style of traveller. According to officials, this curated list of immersive trips takes into account that clients no longer want to simply travel further, but seek journeys that are personally fulfilling and to return home transformed with a positive perspective...
Canadians Flocking to the Caribbean
If you’ve got clients thinking about a tropical escape in the Caribbean, now is the time to turn their thoughts into action. Although hurricanes caused widespread devastation to several Caribbean islands earlier this year, much of the region remains untouched and a hot spot for Canadian travellers. In fact, the Caribbean is the second-most searched destination on Travelzoo’s Canadian web site following Toronto, and interest is growing. Searches for the Caribbean in November were up 73% over October. What’s more, Canadians spending their travel budgets on an island getaway is...
Celebrate a Decade of Dining Excellence in LA
Time to dine. Discover Los Angeles has announced the dates of Winter dineL.A. 2018 – Jan. 12-26. The 15-day dining event kicks off a celebratory year commemorating the program’s landmark 10th anniversary, showcasing the diversity of culinary talent and dining excellence across Los Angeles, spanning the last decade. The campaign for Winter dineL.A. 2018 showcases 10 notable restaurants and chefs that have played a large role in the evolution and innovation of the city’s diverse and distinctive dining scene over the past 10 years. Among the list of more than 300 restaurants...
Four Seasons Opens in Tunisia
Four Seasons has expanded its portfolio with the December opening of the Four Seasons Hotel Tunis in Tunisia, featuring contemporary Arabesque architecture and design details including mashrabiya latticework screens reflecting both the hotel’s proximity to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and its easy access to the city. The hotel offers 203 rooms, including 35 suites, all with terraces or balconies. The Presidential Suite features a private pool. Amenities include five food and beverage options, overseen by Executive Chef Omar Mallen, and a spa with 11 treatment rooms opening...