Destinations
‘Thrill And Chill’ On Cayman Brac
As the plane touches down at Owen Roberts International Airport in George Town, a nearby passenger prepares to disembark while excitedly telling her seatmate that this is her family's third trip to Grand Cayman. First-timers to the Cayman Islands will quickly learn that this is not a unique scenario, in fact, Cayman enjoys a high repeat factor at 57%. And after getting to know the destination, it's easy to understand why, reports Ashley Rochefort in this week's cover story in Travel Courier. Cayman is coveted for its safety, excellent customer service, and Caymankind, the nation's...
Westin Princeville Jazz, Wine Fest Set for Sept. 16
Hawaii visitors are invited to mingle and savour an evening under the stars at the eighth annual Westin Princeville Jazz and Wine Festival on Sept. 16, presented by The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the resort’s main lawn overlooking the Pacific Ocean high above Anini Beach. The evening will feature an array of wine, island-inspired cuisine and lively jazz music headlined by Adagio. Proceeds from a silent auction will benefit the Kaua‘i Lifeguard Association. Guests will have the chance to pair the delicious fare...
Temptation Cancun Unveils Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation
Temptation Cancun Resort, part of Original Group, has reopened after a multi-million-dollar complete rebuild. Inspired by the human body, the new resort’s 430 guestrooms and public spaces epitomize “sensual minimalism.” The “Playground for Grown-Ups” welcomes those 21 and over to experience a sensual vibe throughout the entire property, with its rounded, human-like shapes designed to optimize feelings of connectivity and attraction. “The design makeover for Temptation Cancun Resort began on Sept. 25, 2016. After a successful trajectory as the number one adult-centric,...
Puerto Vallarta on Track for Another Record Year
Mexico's Puerto Vallarta is on track for another record year in visitor arrivals. The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board is reporting an increase of more than 6% in hotel occupancy for the first six months of the year, with an average occupancy rate for January to June of close to 90%, compared to 73% in 2016 and 70% in 2015. Similarly, the Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) handled 1,843,600 international passenger arrivals, in the first half of the year, 12.1% more than the same period in 2016. In addition, 189,324 passengers visited the destination while on cruise calls to...
Flight Tour Awards for Tree Planting Sponsors
Paradise Helicopters is now offering visitors the opportunity to play an active role in the reforestation of Hawaii’s native trees while experiencing some of the best sights and heli-landing locations in the Islands. Through the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative, guests can choose from a menu of nearly 20 available tour options in return for their sponsorship of koa Legacy Trees. For example, guests who sponsor the planting of seven koa Legacy Trees will receive a half-hour Diamond Head Scenic tour from Paradise Helicopters, departing from its new Kalaeloa Airport base...
‘SAW’ Returns to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights
The SAW series – one of the highest grossing horror film franchises of all time – makes its return to “Halloween Horror Nights,” bringing the blockbuster’s most terrifying traps to life in an all-new original maze opening at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, beginning Sept. 15. Based on the Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures hit horror film franchise, “SAW: The Games of Jigsaw” will bring to life the scariest game yet. In this all-new maze, agents' clients will come face-to-face with the work of master craftsman “Jigsaw” and a collection of his...
WestJet Adds Calgary/Denver Service to Network
Add the Mile High City to the WestJet network. The carrier will begin daily non-stop service to Denver from Calgary starting March 8, 2018. “With its sophisticated business economy and stunning mountain scenery, Denver is a natural for the WestJet network,” said Ed Sims, WestJet executive vice-president, Commercial. “Connecting through Calgary will also allow Denver's business and leisure travellers year round access to the broader Canadian WestJet...
Sunwing Offering Roatan
Sunwing says it will be offering exclusive vacation packages to the newly-renovated Fantasy Island Beach Resort, Dive and Marina in Roatan, Honduras. Vacationers looking to get away this winter can be some of the first to experience the modernized rooms, some of which include an ocean view, among many other family-friendly features available on the ecological playground. Located on a private 21-acre island with three secluded beaches, thie property will make sea explorers right at home with its convenient location on the shores of the second-largest barrier reef in the world, in...