Destinations
Sunwing Seat Sale
Sunwing Vacations is making it easier and more affordable for Canadians to visit their own country with a domestic seat sale. Available on all new bookings made through June 3, customers who book a one-way or roundtrip flight with Sunwing Airlines within Canada, for travel through June 23, will receive a second seat at 30% off the normal selling price. This limited time promotion applies to all flights between Toronto and Vancouver, St. John’s, Stephenville and Gander. Sunwing Airlines offers daily non-stop summer flights from Toronto to Vancouver along with twice-weekly flights...
Transat Introduces ‘Early Birds’ Promotion
Transat has launched an “Early Birds Fly South” promotion, inviting travellers to benefit from reduced rates on flights to the South, Florida and Europe departing between Nov. 1 and April 30, 2017. Following the success of a January seat sale on summer flights, Air Transat is now giving snowbirds and sun-seekers the opportunity to save on their winter getaway when booking by June 20. Flights are available to 34 Sun destinations, as well as Spain, Portugal, London and Paris. Sun destinations include Florida, the Caribbean and Latin America. New routes available include San...
rouge Inaugurates Toronto-Prague Service
The arrival of flight AC1922 from Toronto-Pearson at Václav Havel Airport Prague yesterday (May 30) marked the beginning of Air Canada rouge's expansion into Central Europe this summer. The seasonal service operates three times a week. “We are pleased to add Prague, one of Europe's most visited cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to our growing international network. The Czech capital is the first of three new destinations Air Canada rouge will serve in Central Europe this summer from Toronto, soon to be followed by Budapest and Warsaw,” said Benjamin Smith, president,...
Delta Launches Toronto-Salt Lake City Service
Delta Air Lines has launched daily year-round flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport and its hub at Salt Lake City International Airport. Flights are operated using 132-seat Airbus A319 aircraft, featuring 12 First Class seats and 18 Delta Comfort+ seats. “Service to Salt Lake City gives Toronto customers one-stop access to nearly 50 destinations throughout the US from our Mountain West hub, including many destinations favoured by Canadians like Palm Springs, Colorado Springs and Phoenix,” said Steven Larkin, Delta’s director of sales for Canada. “Customers...
Trump Coming to YVR
Trump International Hotel and Tower Vancouver, scheduled to open late this summer, will have 147 guest rooms and be the second-tallest building on the Vancouver skyline. Located on West Georgia Street, the luxury hotel will feature Vancouver’s first pool bar nightclub, Drai’s Vancouver; the latest incarnation of the Michelin-starred restaurant Mott 32; as well as an exclusive Champagne Bar “showcasing the finest champagne vintages.” Trump Vancouver features a unique “twist” design created by famed architect Arthur Erickson that maximizes the window exposure and views in...
Spotlight on Switzerland
The Swiss city of Basel has plenty of experience in the art of showcasing art. Doris Schuermann, sales manager for Basel's tourism board, told a Friday Toronto gathering that her city has more than 40 museums, with its fine arts museum housing the oldest public art collection in the world. “World-class” museums are only one side to Basel, with Schuermann adding her city sees numerous festivals, among them celebrations of music. Basel is also home too the “oldest and largest Christmas market in Switzerland,” she continued. Basel is only 10 minutes from both the French...
Empress of the Seas Now Home In Miami
Royal Caribbean's Empress of the Seas arrived to its new homeport, Miami, this week following a US$50 million revitalization. The ship sets sail today (May 27) visiting Royal Caribbean’s private island CocoCay, Bahamas and Nassau, Bahamas. The ship will then offer short four- and five-night getaways from Miami to Nassau, The Bahamas; Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; Grand Cayman and Key West, Florida. With longer stays in every port, guests will be able to experience golden sunsets in the Caribbean. Plus, on select five-night itineraries, guests can experience the authentic Mexican...
Peregrine Offers 20% Discount On Antarctica Tours
Peregrine Adventures, the Intrepid Group’s premium adventure operator, is offering a 20% discount off tours in Antarctica. With 10 Antarctic voyages on offer, travellers can save up to $5,000 on trips booked before July 31. The expeditions include both boat and plane options ranging from 10 to 20 days. “Antarctica is widely considered the final frontier and the Earth’s last great wilderness,” says Leigh Barnes, regional director for the Intrepid Group in North America. “For many people it’s a bucket list destination that seems unattainable, but this offer provides an...