Destinations
Vegas’ Lucky Dragon Set To Open Late This Year
The new Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas' first resort delivering an authentic Asian cultural and gaming experience, is on schedule to be completed late this year. “Our principals have provided the financial commitments necessary to ensure Lucky Dragon’s development remains on track for an opening later this year,” said David Jacoby, chief operating officer of Lucky Dragon. “As the first ground up casino development in Las Vegas in six years, the opening of Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino will mean more options for Las Vegas visitors and locals alike. We are filling a...
1,600-Year-Old Shipwreck Discovered in Caesarea
Two divers discovered the spectacular remains of a Roman ship that sank 1,600 years ago in the ancient port of Caesarea, Israel. Divers Ran Feinstein and Ofer Ra'anan immediately contacted the Israel Antiquities Authority after discovering the shipwrecked cargo in the Caesarea National Park. An underwater salvage survey was later conducted revealing numerous artifacts from the merchant ship, such as a bronze lamp depicting the image of the sun god Sol, a figurine of the moon goddess Luna and a lamp in the form of the head of an African slave. One of the biggest surprises was the...
Transat Offers ‘Super Early Booking’ Promotion
Transat has unveiled a “Super Early Booking” mega promotion, inviting Canadians to start planning their winter vacation now in order to benefit from exclusive savings and advantages. With Transat’s Super Early Booking promotion and a deposit of $100, clients will get: Transat’s Price Drop Guarantee on all-inclusive packages (if a package becomes available at a lower price than the one paid, the difference – up to $400 per adult – will be refunded); The best prices of the season; The option to modify travel dates up to three hours before departure; A $50 future...
More Sunshine For Florida
Florida Governor Rick Scott reports that the Sunshine State welcomed its highest number of visitors during the first quarter of the year with 29.8 million tourists visiting Florida. This is an increase of 4.8% over the same period last year and exceeds the previous high of 28.5 million in the first quarter of 2015. And, despite a low Canadian dollar, 1.6 million Canadians visited the Sunshine State in the first quarter of 2016. “I’m thrilled that Florida continues to break records in the amount of tourists visiting our state. Nearly 30 million visitors have enjoyed our beautiful...
SeaWorld Offers Canadians Special Resident Rate
Canadians travelling to SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or SeaWorld San Diego this summer can take advantage of special “Canadian Resident” pricing for a day, representing a savings of up to 40%. The offers are available now and run through Aug. 31 at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa, and Dec. 31 at SeaWorld San Diego. New attractions make Florida the perfect family destination this summer. Orlando’s tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster – Mako – opens June 10 at SeaWorld Orlando. Mako will be Orlando’s only hypercoaster, designed for speed and...
Spotlight On San Francisco
The tourism promotion body for San Francisco is “Grateful” memories of 1960s San Francisco music aren't “Dead.” And, says San Francisco Travel spokeswoman Laurie Armstrong, the city is gearing up for a major celebration of a pivotal time in the city's lively history. Next year marks the 50th anniversary of San Francisco's famed Summer of Love, a period that solidified its position of being in the epicentre of the 1960s counter-culture movement and made the city a mecca for young, free-spirited people. “We're doing a big international push. It's getting a lot of...
Four Seasons Kyoto Now Accepting Reservations
Set in an 800-year-old traditional garden in Japan's historic imperial capital, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is now accepting reservations for arrivals beginning Oct. 15. The all-new hotel is located at the foot of Higashiyama Mountain in the city's temple district, minutes away from Kyoto's tech industries, creative arts and leading educational institutions. The hotel features 123 guest rooms and suites, as well as 57 residences. Four dining options include an exclusive sushi restaurant, a modern brasserie, lounge and a garden tea house. An intimate spa is located adjacent to the...
Tianguis The Toast Of Guadalajara
Site rotation for the host cities of the annual Tianguis Turistico Mexico travel trade mart brought delegates to the city of Guadalajara in the state of Jalisco this year. Many had likely visited Jalisco in the past, possibly without even knowing it, as the state covers that part of the Pacific coast where scenic Puerto Vallarta is located, reports Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Buyers from around the world descended on the second biggest city in the country to meet exhibitors who had stationed themselves in the spacious Expo Guadalajara...