Destinations
Goway Confident That Egypt is Safe
Goway is urging people to consider vacationing in Egypt, with Moira Smith – who oversees the tour operator's Africa program – telling a Toronto audience yesterday (March 15) that she visited the country in June and “I think it's getting a bad rap.” Egyptian tourism has struggled in recent years because of security concerns, but Smith told the gathering that the only thing they need fear in Cairo “is the traffic.” Smith praised the “so historic” Egyptian capital and noted that the Grand Egyptian Museum is slated to open near the Pyramids next year and its displays...
Outrigger In Tune With ‘Rhythm & Blues’ Package
Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort and Blue Note Hawaii welcome the Rough Riders – Henry Kapono, John Cruz and Brother Noland, for their debut performance March 31 to April 2 at Hawaii's newest venue for live entertainment. To mark the Rough Riders' inaugural appearance at Blue Note Hawaii, the resort is introducing its new Rhythm & Blues on the Beach room and show package with a limited-time introductory offer for stays March 31 through April 2 and nightly rates starting from US$279 for a city view room (plus tax and fees), plus two VIP/Premium Seats to the Rough Riders show and two...
WestJet Encore Inaugurates Boston Service
With today's departure of flight 3600, WestJet Encore inaugurated new service between Toronto and Boston, the newest addition to WestJet's growing network. The new service will operate three times daily on WestJet Encore's fleet of Canadian-made Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft. In less than three years, WestJet Encore has gone from two aircraft and 10 daily departures to 28 aircraft and more than 130 daily departures serving 33 cities, including Boston. In June, WestJet Encore will launch service to Nashville,...
US Eases Travel Restrictions to Cuba
Significant amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations by US government officials, coupled recent announcements allowing scheduled air service between the United States and Cuba, will significantly increase the ability for US citizens to travel to Cuba. Additionally, these regulations expand Cuba and Cuban nationals’ access to US financial institutions and the US dollar from Cuba, and will expand the ability for Cubans legally present in the United States to earn stipends and salaries beyond living expenses. These amendments further the new direction toward Cuba that...
Sunwing Has New YVR Service to St. Maarten
For the very first time, starting this summer, Sunwing Vacations will offer vacation packages to St. Maarten from Vancouver. Packages are available weekly from May 18 to Aug. 24, via Toronto. One available resort is the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino set on a lush beachfront and offering endless fun and entertainment for families and couples alike, including on-site snorkel lessons, evening entertainment and a spa. For families, there are facilities specially designed for younger guests including a complimentary kids club and dedicated children’s pool. Along with exploring...
Celebrity To Buy Galápagos’ Ocean Adventures
Celebrity Cruises has announced plans to acquire award-winning Galápagos Islands tour operator Ocean Adventures and its two ships, the 48-guest ship Eclipse and the16-guest catamaran Athala II. The move expands Celebrity's guest capacity in the Galápagos by 65%. Ocean Adventures' 64 permits will grow the Galápagos fleet capacity for Celebrity, which has operated the 100-guest Celebrity Xpedition for more than a decade. The expanded lineup means modern luxury travellers looking to experience the Galápagos Islands will be able to choose a ship whose size and intimacy suits...
WestJet Connects Sea to Sea
WestJet will introduce seasonal non-stop service to Halifax from Vancouver and Winnipeg beginning June 29. With the addition of these new routes, WestJet now offers 23 daily flights on 13 routes from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, 28 daily flights on 13 routes from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport and 65 daily flights on 29 routes from Vancouver International Airport. Flights will be operated on WestJet's Boeing 737 aircraft featuring the recently enhanced Plus product and WestJet Connect. Flights from Vancouver to Halifax begin June 29 and will...
Porter Returning to Stephenville
Porter Airlines is returning to Stephenville, Nfld., for a third consecutive summer season. Non-stop service will operate twice-weekly between Halifax, beginning June 22, through Sept. 4. Flights continue through Halifax, onward to Ottawa and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on the same aircraft. Connections are also available for Montreal and numerous other points in the Porter network. One-way fares are currently available starting at...