Destinations
More Sunwing Sun From the ‘Peg
Sunwing Vacations will have more vacation packages departing directly from Winnipeg with the introduction of two weekly, direct flight services this winter, bringing the number of destinations offered from Winnipeg to 15. New for this coming season, customers will be able to choose between Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and Mazatlán in Pacific Mexico. Departing Thursdays between Dec. 15 and March 30, the service to Puerto Plata will allow Winnipeg residents to reach the destination with ease. Customers that opt for Mexico’s Pacific Coast can take advantage of a weekly Friday flight...
Let’s Meet in Ireland
Meetings and incentive (MICE) travel was at the forefront of a Tourism Ireland event in Toronto Tuesday night with eight Ireland suppliers on hand to meet with meeting planners at the Four Seasons Hotel. Alison Metcalfe, executive vice-president, USA & Canada at Tourism Ireland, was on hand and noted that the MICE market is growing from Canada, with the Emerald Isle offering groups a great selection of venues, from purpose-built to castles and even a lighthouse, a good variety of accommodation options and endless unique experiences. "Our goal is to educate planners on why...
Family Fun in Iceland With Goway
In the past three years, Goway Travel has seen Iceland take off as a great destination for families – it's safe, educational and easy to get to and explore. Most importantly, say Goway officials, it offers activities that parents and children can enjoy together. Many schools have breaks and holidays over Christmas and during March, making this an ideal time to look to Iceland for that family getaway. Famed for its stunning wilderness, volcanoes, welcoming people, the Blue Lagoon and Northern Lights, Iceland is nature at its best, all concentrated in a small country. Goway's...
Globus Says Ciao To Italy
Globus and sister company Cosmos have released their 2017 product line for Italy, including new itineraries and attractive Early Booking Bonuses. In all, Globus will be offering 14 escorted tours to Italy next year (plus eight featuring Italy in combination with other countries); while Cosmos offers clients the choice of nine itineraries (plus 13 with other countries). With a diverse portfolio of Italy vacations ranging from seven to 15 days, Globus’ most popular tours are the 11-day The Best of Italy which includes a detailed look at life 2,000 years ago in Pompeii; the 13-day...
Four Seasons Hosts Guided Photography Adventure
A rare photography adventure in Mexico, led by US nationally published photographers, is now being offered by the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita in the Riviera Nayarit region of Mexico. It is being led by professional photographers Robert Caplin and Peter Lockley, whose photos have appeared in the New York Times, National Geographic, The Washington Times, ESPN the Magazine and more. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome, and are invited to participate in guided photography workshops, on-location shoots, one-on-one editing, critiques and instructor demonstrations, all set in...
Sheraton to Debut in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced plans to expand its Sheraton brand in Quebec with the signing of the Sheraton Saint-Hyacinthe Hotel (near Montreal). Owned by Beauward Shopping Centres LTD, the hotel will be connected to the new 230,000-sq.-ft. congress centre of Saint-Hyacinthe and Galeries Saint-Hyacinthe. The hotel is slated to open by the end of 2017. Sheraton Saint-Hyacinthe will feature 205 guest rooms, including 28 suites, spread over 16 floors. The hotel will offer a third-party restaurant, fitness centre and indoor pool, as well as the Sheraton...
Contiki Explores the Adriatic and Greece in 2017
Contiki has unveiled its new 2017-18 Europe program, highlighted by five new trips, including four Adriatic and new Greek Week itineraries. The tour operator's full suite of Europe 2017 trips are on sale and feature 10% discounts (savings of up to $820) for clients who book by Jan. 12, 2017. New for the 2017 season are four immersive trips in and around the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, visiting Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and the Greek Islands. The four new itineraries include the Adriatic Unearthed start Split, Adriatic Unearthed start Rome,...
DoubleTree Opens in Arlington
DoubleTree by Hilton has unveiled its first property in the Dallas suburb of Arlington and its eighth throughout the Dallas metroplex. DoubleTree by Hilton Arlington DFW South opens just a few miles from the community’s Entertainment district following an extensive US$10 million renovation. The 237-room, five-storey property offers wide-ranging amenities and more than 6,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, all designed to serve the needs of leisure and business travellers. Formerly the Admiral Hotel, it is owned by Admiral Hotel Group LLC and managed by Hotel Equities. Guest...