Destinations
Signature Adds New Riu Reggae to Jamaica lineup
Signature Vacations reports the newest addition to RIU Hotels & Resorts, the five-star Riu Reggae in Montego Bay, Jamaica will open in November. According to officials, the adults only (18+) resort combines “a cutting-edge, fashion forward décor with an idyllic setting encircled by lush, tropical gardens.” When it opens in November 2016, the resort is expected to offer both a serene setting for couples and newlyweds, as well as an attractive base for singles and groups looking to combine beach relaxation with excursions of the island. The resort will featuring three...
Brazil On A Budget (2016 Olympics Edition)
With the Summer Olympics in Brazil just around the corner (Aug. 5-21), the Brazilian Tourism Board (Embratur) is sharing the following tips on where to go and what to see – as well as an insider's guide on saving money – while in Rio de Janeiro and surrounding areas. While most Olympic events will take place in Rio de Janeiro, four additional cities will host futebol matches. Where to Eat The “Kilo” Restaurant – All over Brazil there are self-service restaurants with a sign that says “comida por quilo” or “food per kilogram.” Customers have the freedom to pick...
Goway Back in Britain
Goway Travel has an England program fit for a king. The company outlined its Britain program to Toronto travel agents Tuesday night, with Goway's Moira Smith noting that Goway accommodation offerings in Britain range from bed-and-breakfasts to actual castles. And she added that a tour operator perhaps best associated with the South Pacific has long ties with Europe. “Goway and Europe have been partners for a long time,” Smith said. “It's only in the last year though we took it to the next level.” Goway has 461 European options for its clients, 63 of them in Britain,...
Fiji Resort Updates Now Available Online
More comprehensive assessments of resorts in Fiji in the aftermath of the colossal Cyclone Winston are now online and assembled in an alphabetical grid based on resort names. These give a quick, concise overview of how well each of the listed resorts weathered the storm that tore through the islands on Feb. 20 – and how they are faring since then. Some resorts were relatively unaffected and resumed operations with only a few inconveniences and delays to guests. But others were hit harder and suffered damage that is taking longer to repair. For instance, the Sheraton Resort &...
Shangri-La Set For Sri Lanka Debut
Opening on Sri Lanka’s southern coastline on June 1, Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa will span 145 acres, with the 300-room beachfront resort boasting tropical gardens, an 18-hole golf course, an artisan village and dining, event and entertainment options. “Sri Lanka is one of the fastest-growing destinations in the Indian Ocean and a beautiful country with incredible natural attractions, wonderful people and more than 2,000 years of culture. We are delighted to be opening the first international luxury resort in Hambantota and look forward to bringing Shangri-La’s...
Still Time to Win SeaWorld Trip
Ready for the ride of your life? This summer, SeaWorld Parks opens two record-breaking new roller coasters. Visit Busch Gardens to experience the only spin coaster of its kind in the world, Cobra's Curse, featuring a vertical lift taking you on a whirlwind ride. SeaWorld is also set to make a splash with the opening of Mako, Orlando's tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster. This new hypercoaster is the centrepiece of a shark-themed area complete with shark-themed shops, restaurants, and educational experiences. Be among the first to ride these new coasters. Enter to win a...
Tauck Expands Cuba Offerings
Beginning this fall and for the very first time, Tauck will offer travellers the chance to choose between a week-long Cuba tour or an expanded 13-day itinerary to the Caribbean nation. The Connecticut-based company will operate a total of 22 departures between the two programs from September to December, and Tauck is crediting continued growth and strong demand for its doubling of itinerary choices. According to company CEO Dan Mahar, Tauck had offered its guests both the shorter and longer tours to Cuba in the past, but never at the same time. “We launched in Cuba in 2012 with...
Spotlight on ‘Green’ Kerala
The vice-president of business development – international for a tour company in the southernmost Indian state of Kerala says that jurisdiction has clearly been blessed by Mother Nature. Wilson Mathew of Intersight Tours & Travels told a Toronto audience yesterday (March 22) that Kerala is “the greenest state in India” and a third of it is forested. Among animals that can be viewed are elephants and Kerala also has tiger reserves, he said. “The wildlife is amazing.” Mathew added that Kerala's west coast has 580 km of beaches and the interior of the state has some 44...