Destinations
Newly Refurbished ClubHotel Riu Bambu Reopened
The ClubHotel Riu Bambu, a popular family retreat in the Punta Cana RIU complex, has reopened completely refurbished. The all-inclusive resort has completely refurbished facilities as well as new restaurants, pools, a gymnasium, Riu4U entertainment club and rooms. The ClubHotel Riu Bambu is the chain's most family-oriented hotel in Punta Cana, where it has six properties that cover its entire product range. Originally inaugurated in 1999, the hotel was refurbished in 2004 and in 2010 and this year completely overhauled by RIU Hotels. The five-star hotel is located on Arena Gorda...
Glasgow Life Makes Its Choice
Pulse Communications and Travel Marketing Inc. has been selected by Glasgow Life as its Public Relations Agency of record in Canada. The agency will be responsible for establishing a compelling and consistent message and media strategy to increase Canadian visitation to Glasgow. The program will consist of consumer PR and travel trade marketing activities focusing on a strategic mix of earned media relations, social media engagement, content creation, influencer engagement and industry events support. Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and its cultural powerhouse. Canada...
ACV Adds Cartagena to Winter Lineup
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has added Cartagena, Colombia, to its winter lineup. The tour operator will offer 11 hotels, located throughout the main areas of the city – Bocagrande beach, the Old Town and the northern area. Designed to cater to all styles and budget, ACV will feature accommodations ranging from properties offering comfortable services to more luxurious hotels with an extensive choice of facilities and amenities. Hotels will offer a choice of meal plans, as well as the more traditional all-inclusive option. New, non-stop Toronto-Cartagena flights will be operated by...
Island Vibes
When you think of the Bahamas Out Islands, you automatically think of the swimming pigs of The Exumas. Feeding the island's 20-some friendly pigs and piglets is just the Instagram-able adventure travellers are looking for. But this is only one of 700 Out Islands, 30 of which are inhabited, that make up the nation of the Bahamas, writes Ashley Rochefort in this week's cover story in the digital edition of Travel Courier. “Just because you’ve been to Nassau or visited The Exumas, doesn’t mean you’ve seen all of what Bahamas has to offer,” says Steven Johnson, senior manager,...
Unlimited Golf At Casa de Campo
The Dominican Republic's Casa de Campo Resort & Villas is now offering an “Unlimited Golf Getaway” stay-and-play package. The resort’s three golf courses, each designed by World Golf Hall of Fame member, Pete Dye, are available for unlimited play. Teeth of the Dog, ranked No. 39 in the world by GOLF Magazine and considered one of Dye’s most important designs, is the headliner. But Dye’s design genius is also on display at the resort’s other 45 holes – Dye Fore (27) and The Links (18). “Casa de Campo is the only tropical destination where guests can experience...
Curio Collection by Hilton Opens First Hotel in Rome
The newly renovated Aleph Rome Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton has reopened as the brand’s first property in Rome. Situated on a secluded side street in central Rome, the Aleph Rome Hotel, once a bank headquarters, is the second property to join Curio Collection’s portfolio in Italy, following the addition of La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena, Curio Collection by Hilton in the Tuscany countryside. Highlights of Aleph Rome Hotel include: 88 fully refurbished guest rooms and 15 suites, each featuring modern Italian furniture, high ceilings and marble floors; convenient...
Contiki Celebrates Europe Year-Round
Contiki is encouraging millennials to experience the beauty of Europe every day of the year, not just during the summer months, with the launch of its new “Europe Everyday” campaign. Through Aug. 25, travellers can save up to 30% off on more than 40 of Contiki’s most popular European trips. “We’re excited to launch this new campaign as an ode to such a beautiful region. From the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland to the sheer romanticism of Paris during springtime, we want young Canadians to fall in love with Europe everyday of the year,” says Sheralyn Berry,...
Something Is Brewing In San Diego
San Diego has been lauded by locals and visitors alike as the craft beer capital of America, and it has further cemented its reputation as the ultimate beer destination by becoming the first city to release an official destination craft beer for sale to the public. The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) teamed up with Bay City Brewing Co. to create “72 and Hoppy,” a session IPA that reflects the hoppy beer culture and laid-back, easygoing spirit of the region. Clocking in at a light and drinkable 4.2% ABV, “72 and Hoppy” features Mosaic, El Dorado and Ekuanot hops, which...