Destinations
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...
Goway Launches Tahiti Incentive For Agents
Goway Travel has a tempting new incentive for agents who have ever dreamed about visiting Tahiti, or who have already been, but dream of going back. In partnership with Tahiti Tourism Canada and Air Tahiti Nui, Goway has launched a new agent incentive to Tahiti. Twenty-five Canadian agents who make who make three bookings to the islands of Tahiti with Goway’s specialized IslandsEscapes team between July 1 and Dec. 31 will receive a free trip themselves. This includes one roundtrip ticket from Los Angeles to Tahiti (airline taxes included), five night's accommodation in a four-star...
Sunwing Adds Cayo Largo to Toronto Lineup
Sunwing has added flights to Cayo Largo, Cuba to its roster of tropical destinations available from Toronto this winter. The new service will operate Fridays between Dec. 15 and April 13, 2018, giving travellers departing from Toronto a choice of eight destinations for the upcoming winter season. Just off the southern coast of the Cuban mainland, Cayo Largo is ideal for adventurers, beach lovers and eco-tourists. It boasts over 25 km of beaches and 32 dive sites, as well as more than 200 sunken ships dating back to the 16th and 18th century off the coast. Sunwing offers a range...
Playa Sets Sights On Dominican Republic
Playa Hotels & Resorts is set to expand into the Dominican Republic. Following a site acquisition in the sought-after luxury development of Cap Cana in Punta Cana, building plans are underway for a new Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana and Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana on the island. To celebrate the acquisition and present the project, the company held a ceremony on July 14 attended by the president of the Dominican Republic, Danilo Medina, as well as numerous government, press and industry leaders. The planned luxury 750-room resort complex will feature both a Hyatt Zilara hotel for adults and a...
Game of Thrones Puts Spotlight on Northern Ireland
Game of Thrones Season 7 has hit the screens. Northern Ireland is one of the main filming locations for the hit TV series, and to immortalize the unforgettable series locations, from Winterfell to the Iron Islands, Tourism Ireland has unveiled a giant, 77-metre long, Bayeux-style tapestry. The epic tapestry brings to life the trials and tribulations of the show's characters in its most heroic and infamous scenes. The tapestry is made with linen from Northern Ireland and depicts Game of Thrones Seasons 1 to 6 – with blood red weddings, golden Lannister hair, emerald green wildfire,...