Destinations
Sunwing Returns to Sept-Îles
Sunwing has announced it will be returning to Sept-Îles this winter for a ninth consecutive season, offering regular Wednesday flight service to Cancun, Mexico. Flights will operate from Dec. 13 to April 11, 2018 inclusive. Accommodation options available from Sunwing include the Riu Dunamar, slated to open later this year, and the Viva Wyndham Azteca (pictured), set in a former fishing village along the Riviera...
Spotlight on Spain
Moor(e?) power to Trafalgar and the Tourist Office of Spain... The tour operator and the tourist board teamed up for a Wednesday night showing of the movie The Trip to Spain, featuring British funnymen Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon exploring the Iberian nation, and in doing so seeing some of the reminders of the long-ago Moorish civilization that left still-standing structures that today draw huge numbers of tourists. And their travels provided opportunities for banter that showcased their comedic skills, with at one point the duo jokingly confusing Moor with late British actor Roger...
Globus Family Unveils New African Safari Options
The Globus family of brands is inviting travellers to make their African dreams a reality with a series of nine- to 15-day African Safaris next year, including two new Cosmos tours – the nine-day On Safari in Kenya and the 14-day South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger. “Our tours are designed to combine the best of immersive experiences – from encountering chimps and elephants in safe sanctuaries to meeting Cape Town chefs in their own kitchens,” says Stéphanie Bishop, managing director in Canada for the Globus family of brands, whose escorted tour portfolios comprise top-rated...
Anderson Still Offering New Zealand Savings
Anderson Vacations is advising agents that travellers have just a few weeks left to save on New Zealand and Grand Pacific Tours vacation options. Savings are available on 200 plus guaranteed departures and five styles of touring for the New Zealand 2017/2018 travel season. Anderson is the exclusive provider of Grand Pacific Tours in Canada. Those booking by Aug. 31 will save NZ$500 per person on select departures in September, October and December, as well as April and May 2018 and NZ$250 on any other travel month. Grand Pacific specializes in coach tours across New Zealand...
Sunwing Brings Back Puerto Plata Service
Sunwing reports it will be returning to Charlottetown this winter for a ninth consecutive season. Beginning Feb. 12, 2018 and running weekly until May 14, 2018, Sunwing will offer Monday departures direct from Charlottetown to the Dominican Republic's Puerto Plata. Available properties include the adults-only Viva Wyndham V Heavens resort and the Riu...
Discovering Cathay Pacific’s New York
If a glamorous getaway to New York City is in your travel planner, then it can’t hurt to arrive in style, reports western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways offers just such an entrance to JFK Airport for Canadian flyers who are departing from Vancouver. The airline brings a reputation for top service and luxury flying to any considerations on how to arrive in NYC. Count those considerations in spades for flyers who book a seat in one of Cathay’s extended comfort classes. When they get there, Manhattan will...
Barceló Opens Mexico City Property
The Barceló Hotel Group has opened the Barceló México Reforma, a new 500-room, five-star flagship hotel in the heart of Mexico City, located on the iconic Paseo de la Reforma. “With 21 hotels, we already have a strong presence in Mexico, but it has taken us some time to reach the capital,” said Juan Perez Sosa, senior vice-president of sales & marketing for Barcelo in the United States. “We are proud to establish our presence in Mexico City with such a superb hotel. It will be a pleasure to demonstrate our extensive expertise in the urban hospitality industry, which we...
Sunwing Encourages Agents to Learn, Earn and Win
Sunwing has partnered with hotels in the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo region to offer agents and customers a host of perks throughout August as part of a month-long promotion with what it described as “one of the most beautiful and relatively undiscovered destinations in Mexico.” Through Aug. 31, on top of learning fun and interesting facts about the destination, agents will have the opportunity to earn 12% commission plus receive STAR Agent Reward Points that convert into cash for all new Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo bookings. And, each time an agent makes a booking to any participating resort,...