Destinations
Whale Sharks a Natural Attraction in Isla Holbox
Bucket list travel has become a huge trend with travellers, and one item on many lists is swimming alongside whale sharks, the largest fish in the sea. Between June and September each year, the largest aggregations of whale shark in the world can be found off the coast of Isla Holbox, Mexico, also known as Isla Mujeres, making it an ideal spot for sightings and interactions. While whale sharks grow up to 40 feet long and weigh up to 20,000 pounds, officials say they are harmless, plankton eaters, making swimming with these exotic creatures a must when planning a trip to...
Air Canada Inaugurates New Services
Air Canada inaugurated new service between Yellowknife and Vancouver Saturday (Dec. 16). The route's daily seasonal service operates until April, with next year's seasonal service from Vancouver beginning Sept. 5. Air Canada's Yellowknife-Vancouver flights are offered onboard 76-seat Bombardier CRJ-705 jet aircraft featuring a choice of Business Class or Economy service operated by Jazz Aviation LP under the Air Canada Express banner. Air Canada also began service between Montreal and Lima, Peru, over the weekend, Montreal's first year-round link to the southern hemisphere. The...
Intrepid Unveils New ‘Expedition’ Tour Options
For travellers looking to venture to the world’s most-remote cities, Intrepid Travel has nine new itineraries as part of its annually released range of Expedition tours. Set to depart in 2018 and 2019, the experiences that explore areas like the Congo Basin’s tropical rainforests will be the newest and most adventurous trips in the company’s portfolio. “We created the Expeditions to innovate and test new product in the continuously growing adventure travel sector,” said Leigh Barnes, Intrepid Travel’s director of North America. “As adventure travel has become...
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,...