Destinations
Goway’s South Pacific Sampler is Back
Goway Travel has reintroduced its exclusive three-stop vacation to New Zealand, Australia and Tahiti. The South Pacific Sampler is a 13-day vacation package with airfare included, starting at $4,579 and departing from Los Angeles. Travellers will get to cruise in Auckland’s harbour, take a walking tour through Sydney’s most historic neighbourhood and discover Tahiti’s lush interior in a 4x4. There’s also plenty of free time for travellers to explore at their own pace. With 10 exclusive departures between November and May 2018, this vacation escape includes round-trip...
Cosmos Features More Italy, Savings
Cosmos is making Italy more appealing in 2018 with tours taking Canadians to more places, and more affordably than ever before. Travellers booking by Oct. 17 will receive a $50 thank you for booking early – and solo travellers can either enjoy a $200 reduction off the single supplement, or take advantage of the company’s Guaranteed Share program. Cosmos will have 11 Italian tours in 2018, including three new choices, Gourmet Tuscany, Apulia - The Heel of Italy, and Rome, Florence and Venice. Back is the company’s best-seller, the two-week Italy’s...
Cuba Back On Track
The Cuba Tourist Board of Canada reports that travel advisories for Havana and Varadero have been lifted by the Canadian government following Cuba's swift and effective response to Hurricane Irma. Eloy Govea, director for Canada for the Cuba Tourist Board, said: “The retraction of the travel advisories for Havana and Varadero is really a reflection of how Cubans have banded together to get life back on track.” Govea continued: “We are pleased that the Canadian government is confident in the safety of our destinations and look forward to showcasing Canadian travellers the spirit...
Updated: Watch This Space
Good News From The DR Hurricane Maria has moved away from the Dominican Republic, without having had a direct impact on the countrys tourism industry. Julio Almonte, vice minister of tourism of the Dominican Republics Northern Zone, said: “In the north, the situation is under control despite intermittent rains and moderate winds that have caused some trees to fall, said. We have toured the area and can report that the hotel infrastructure has not suffered any damage and that electricity and water services are working. The roads are operational and Gregorio Luperón Airport...
St. John’s Will Steal Your Heart
In this week's digital edition of Travel Courier, Ashley Rochefort provides a first-hand report on what she did on her summer vacation with her family on a visit to beautiful St. John's, Newfoundland ... so read on ... and enjoy [Ed.]). Deciding on St. John’s for my family summer getaway was easy. The city’s multi-generational appeal is its perfect combination of sights, natural beauty, shopping, world-class dining, and charming character. Perched over the Atlantic Ocean, atop a ragged and rocky terrain, lies North America’s oldest and most easterly city. St. John’s is...
There’s Nothing Like Australia
A little wine … and a whole bunch of news was on the agenda when Tourism Australia and its partners hosted a high profile travel trade crowd at the Chef's House at George Brown College in downtown Toronto last night. Naturally, any gathering hosted by the destination features Australian wine and the Sept. 21 event was no exception as the crowd had a chance to taste some special vintages. The event – timed to coincide with the start of the Invictus Games (http://www.invictusgames2017.com/ ) in Toronto this weekend – was also a celebration of the fact that in 2018, Sydney,...
Transat Expands 2018 Transatlantic Program
Air Transat has unveiled an expanded 2018 transatlantic program, highlighted by increased service to the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Croatia, the Netherlands, Belgium and the Czech Republic. The carrier will offer direct service to a total of 27 Europe destinations, accessible from many major Canadian cities via its feeder flights program. It is also giving customers even more flexibility by moving up the start dates of its flights by a few weeks. “Air Transat has been proudly helping Canadians explore Europe for 30 years now, and in summer...
From Neon To Nature, Nevada Has It All
Celebrating the official launch of a new TravelNevada office in Canada last night (Sept. 20), tourism officials stressed that their challenge is to get the word out that Nevada is much more than just Las Vegas. And while Vegas is certainly the state's most iconic destination, and only one with direct flights from Canada, Chris Moran, public relations specialist with the Nevada Division of Tourism (TravelNevada), told PressToday that rural Nevada has much more to offer, especially to those that love nature and the outdoors. “We recognize that Las Vegas is the main entry point,...