Destinations
UIA Set To Link Toronto With Kiev
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will become the only carrier directly linking Canada and Ukraine beginning next summer, with plans calling for an initial three weekly flights which the carrier hopes to later increase. The airline's non-stop service to Ukraine's capital of Kiev from Toronto will begin June 6 with tickets available through GPSs and FlyUIA.com. “Our goal is to connect Canada and Ukraine,” GreGG Truman, the airline's North American general manager, said during a Friday (Dec. 15) presentation in Toronto. The airline wants to tap into the Ukrainian community...
United Adds Tahiti to Growing List of New Routes
Paradise on tap... United Airlines (UAL) has announced plans to begin service between San Francisco and Pape'ete, Tahiti, the South Pacific's gateway to more than 118 islands in French Polynesia including Bora Bora, Moorea, the Marquesas and Raiatea. United is the only US carrier offering nonstop service to Tahiti from the mainland United States. Tickets are now available for purchase. “We are excited to announce Tahiti as our 13th new international route this year, and we are even more thrilled about offering our customers a whole new world of vacation opportunities,” said...
Holiday Cheer at Tremblant
Mont-Tremblant, Que. is getting in the festive mood with a full holiday program for the entire family from Dec. 23 to Jan. 5. Whether on foot or on skis, visitors will discover a large to-do list full of activities and entertainment. These include: La Famille Grelot – Dec. 23-31: A feisty family of elves merrily roams about the pedestrian village, filling it with song, dance, music and acrobatics. Meet Toufou the Mascot – Dec. 23 to Jan. 5: Both tall and small are invited to gather round Tremblant’s famous mascot for a hug, or an autograph. Santa is Coming – Dec. 24:...
Super Value Tours Expands Into Peru In 2018
Super Value Tours is expanding its tour program for 2018 with the addition of Peru, South America. The nine-day, eight-night journey gives travellers a chance to visit Peru’s capital and gastronomic centre, Lima; the ancient capital and stronghold of the Inca Empire, Cusco and the Sacred Valley; the highest navigable body of water in the world, Lake Titicaca; and Machu Picchu. Two departures are scheduled – June 29 and Oct. 12. “We designed this Peru tour to combine all the best highlights into a comfortable, relaxing and breathtaking experience,” say officials. “One of...
Jamaica Rewards Top Selling Agents
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) recently rewarded its top-selling Jamaica Travel Agent Specialists with a Jamaica getaway that included tours, world-class dining, shopping and more. As part of the JTB’s One Love Rewards program, the top 50 agents from North America were flown to Jamaica with a guest and given the royal treatment at Moon Palace Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios. The trip concluded with a special “All White Affair” gala and awards presentation. The following Canadian agents qualified for the 2017 reward: Darlene Rhoden, The TravelNet, Ont.; Pauline Blacoe,...
Porter Heads Back to Myrtle Beach
Porter Airlines will resume seasonal service to Myrtle Beach, beginning Feb. 14, with tickets now available to book. Flights operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with added frequency during March Break. Service concludes on May 19. Myrtle Beach is an elite golf destination with more than 100 courses in the area. Porter Escapes offers numerous resort packages in Myrtle Beach, including Bay Watch Resort and Conference Centre, Camelot by the Sea, Doubletree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, Marina Inn at Grand Dunes, Sheraton Broadway Plantation and The Patricia...
Goway Invites Agents to Discover Iceland
Travel to Iceland this winter or spring just got easier – and more affordable – for travel agents with Goway now offering special rates on its Iceland programs. Despite its location in the North Atlantic, Iceland’s winters are quite mild, regularly staying around the freezing mark. And heading to Iceland in winter or spring allows agents to avoid the summer crowds and take advantage of the special rates. Agents can choose from the following itineraries: Nature’s Treasures & Northern Lights Escorted Group Tour, five nights, six days; Iceland Complete Escorted Group Tour,...
ACV Does ‘Europe Your Way’
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has unveiled its Europe Your Way brochure for 2018, highlighted by122 vacation packages (66 of them new) and 50 cruises. The program focuses on Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Iceland, Croatia and Central Europe, all segmented into different categories – Fly & Drive Vacations, Fly & Rail Vacations, Guided Rail Tours, Urban Getaways, Design Your Own Urban Getaways, Guided Tours, Island Hopping, Amalfi Coast Escapes, French Riviera Escapes, Seaside Escapes, Family Getaways, Journeys at Sea (cruises) and River...