Destinations
Hilton Sandestin Calls For Snowbirds
The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa – located on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast – has unveiled a special “Snowbird Program” with rates starting at US$90 a night. Benefits of the program include daily breakfast, a complimentary full breakfast buffet served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Sandcastles Restaurant, manager’s reception, daily reception with one drink voucher (one per guest), dinner specials at Sandcastles, specials will be offered daily in Sandcastles and will include traditional favourites, as well as new additions, resort charge, waived for guests...
Silversea Launches Pacific Coast Explorations
In 2018 Silversea Expeditions' Silver Explorer will debut a unique collection of voyages through the Americas, tracing a path north from Ushuaia, the city at the end of the world, all the way up the Pacific coastline to Vancouver. Each of the seven new expedition voyages will offer opportunities for discovery and adventure in lands “overflowing with ancient history, stunning landscapes and amazing wildlife.” Led by an expedition team of experienced specialists, guests will enjoy mind-enriching immersive explorations designed to expand their global perspective. “These new and...
‘Kids Free San Diego’ Returns in October
More than 100 San Diego hotels, restaurants, attractions, museums and transportation companies will offer families with children money-saving deals in October. “Kids Free San Diego” provides families an opportunity to save during budget-conscious times with a variety of unique “kids free” incentives, ranging from complimentary attraction admission to meals, welcome amenities at area hotels and much more. Home to the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, SeaWorld San Diego and more, San Diego is consistently rated one of the top family destinations in North America,...
Dual-Branded Marriott Coming to Clearwater Beach
A new Marriott dual-branded Residence Inn Tampa Clearwater Beach (140 suites) and SpringHill Suites Tampa Clearwater Beach (115 suites) will open in August. Co-located at 309 Coronado Dr., both hotels will feature oversized guestrooms with a coastal vibe, flexible living, working and sleeping space, views of Clearwater Bay and a variety of shared amenities. Guests will enjoy mobile check-in/check-out, a mix of suite types with in-room Smart TVs, complimentary signature daily healthy-choice breakfast, shared outdoor swimming pool with expanded deck, fitness centre, meeting space,...
Hotel EMC2 Opens in Chicago
Marriott International has announced the official opening of Hotel EMC2, part of its Autograph Collection, in downtown Chicago. Celebrating the convergence of art and science through its design, cuisine and guest experience, Hotel EMC2 joins the diverse portfolio of more than 100 Autograph Collection Hotels around the world that are “independent, one-of-a-kind and champion values of vision, design and craft.” According to officials, art and science are thoughtfully woven throughout every nook of the 21-storey, 195-room hotel. The hotel’s 120-seat contemporary American...
Here Comes The Sun
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched its new Sun Brochure, 2017/2018 Collection, highlighted by flexible getaways from three to 29 nights, 40 destinations and more than 700 resorts, 60 of which are new to the ACV line-up. The brochure also includes 19 resorts exclusive to Air Canada Vacations, 30 semi-exclusive resorts and 26 resorts with exclusive categories, sections and meal plans. New for the upcoming winter season is Cartagena, Colombia, where ACV will offer 11 hotels designed to suit every budget and travel preference. New non-stop Toronto-Cartagena flights will be operated...
Air Canada Adds YVR-Yellowknife Service
Air Canada will introduce daily service between Vancouver and Yellowknife starting Dec. 15 and operating until April 1, 2018. Special introductory fares start at $219 one-way, all in, and tickets are now available for purchase. “We continue to strategically build our Vancouver hub and we are excited to link Vancouver and Yellowknife with daily non-stop flights this winter, complementing our existing Yellowknife services from Calgary and Edmonton. These new non-stop flights will shave off almost four hours of round-trip travel time for customers travelling between Canada's west...
Honduran Officials Urged To Approve Tourism Incentives
Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has urged the National Congress of Honduras to approve the Tourism Incentives Act. The legislation would help create 250,000 jobs by 2019 as part of Honduras' 20/20 growth plan. “Honduras is becoming a highly desirable destination for tourists,” said Hernández. “This new legislation would provide US$165 million in tourism incentives over 18 years – an investment set to generate about a quarter billion dollars for Honduras.” Honduran Tourism Institute Director Emilio Silvestri recently met with Hernández, National Congress...