Destinations
2017-2018 Europe Travel Guide: Collette
Collette has released its 2017-2018 Europe brochure highlighting more than 60 tours and including 10 brand new ones. Full itineraries are featured, as well as dates and prices, must-see inclusions, accommodations and optional tour extensions. The brochure also highlights Collette’s 10 new tours including Irish Adventure, Amsterdam & London, From Castles to Causeways, Captivating Europe, France & Italy, Portugal, Spain & France and more. “At Collette we consider everyone who travels with us our personal guest and we adhere to our responsibility of providing you with...
Free Oahu Webinar Set For Aug. 18
Aloha and E Komo Mai from Oahu! O‘ahu is blessed with perfect year round weather, gorgeous sandy beaches, the deep blue Pacific, hidden valleys and verdant mountains. The island provides the perfect backdrop for sports, adventure and recreation for travellers of every age, fitness level and outdoor passion. From surfing, stand-up paddle and snorkeling, to hiking, cycling and deep-sea fishing, Oahu has it all. And agents can get all they need to know about this exotic destination during a free Aug. 18 webinar presented by the Oahu Visitors Bureau. The webinar will be held at 2 p.m....
Trafalgar Releases Expanded USA & Canada Program
Trafalgar has revealed its new 2017 USA & Canada program showcasing an abundance of new “Insider Experiences” and three new itineraries – including an adventure into Mexico’s Copper Canyon and Colonial Cities, in-depth exploration of California’s Great National Parks and a tour dedicated to Adventures of the Lone Star State, Texas. With next year marking Canada’s 150th birthday, Trafalgar has made selling Canada even easier with prices down as much as 12% on some of its most popular itineraries, including the Best of Eastern Canada. Each itinerary brings North...
Stuttgart Houses Claim UNESCO Title
Two Le Corbusier houses at the Weissenhof Estate in Stuttgart, Germany, have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making it the first World Heritage Site for Stuttgart and the 41st for Germany. As part of a transnational joint application, Stuttgart and destinations in seven other countries applied to have 17 of Le Corbusier’s buildings listed due to the architect's outstanding contribution to Modernism. The two Stuttgart houses are the architect’s only buildings in Germany and include the Weissenhof Museum, which illustrates the radical change in architecture around the...
Into Africa
Globus and sister company Monograms have launched their 2017 Africa programs highlighted by new itineraries and an early booking bonus offer for Canadian clients. Globus will offer four itineraries, each a Small Group Discovery with a maximum of 20 travellers. Tours include: Splendors of South Africa & Victoria Falls; Kenya: A Timeless Safari; Tanzania: The Serengeti & Beyond and Kenya & Tanzania: The Safari Experience. Each includes Globus’ signature Local Favorites – culinary and cultural insights into the host destination. Or, for clients who prefer to travel...
Puerto Plata In Tune With New Amphitheatre
Travellers in search of live, outdoor music now have another reason to visit the north coast of the Dominican Republic, with the recent opening of the Tourism and Landscape Park of La Puntilla and Puerto Plata Amphitheatre. Located adjacent to the historic Fort San Felipe, the new venue offers views of the ocean and has a capacity for 4,000 people. It will serve as a platform for music, theatre, dance performances and movies. Puerto Plata has increased in popularity over the past few years. According to officials from the Dominican Republic's Puerto Plata Tourism Cluster, tourist...
Meet The New Universal Studios Hollywood
In this week's digital edition of Travel Courier, Michael Baginski reports that Universal Studios Hollywood (USH) has a new face and it isn't pretty. Not supposed to be. Los Angeles' top tourist destination has continued its ambitious revitalization with the opening of “Don’t Open, Dead Inside,” a new permanent attraction based on the gruesome The Walking Dead TV show. A real-life interpretation of what is believed to be the most watched show in cable television history, The Walking Dead attraction follows the arrival of the highly anticipated “The Wizarding World of...
Picking America’s Favourite Beach
In a recent survey, Tipspoke (a recreational information hub) asked a simple question: “What is America's favorite beach?” And while there are many opinion-based responses to this question, Tipspoke's master researcher, Stacey Sao decided to get an unbiased, fact-based answer. Following a uniquely rigorous 3-step process with Google Consumer Surveys, Tipspoke uncovered the results for the favorite beaches in the US to be as follows: Myrtle Beach, SC Miami Beach, FL Clearwater Beach, FL (2-way tie for 3rd) Destin Beach, FL (2-way tie for 3rd) Daytona Beach, FL ...