Destinations
Start 2016 Off Right With Sunwing
Sunwing Vacations has launched a New Year's Resolution Sale that offers savings of up to 40% on the operator's beach getaways for a limited time. Now that's a resolution that's worth keeping. From Dec. 5 to Dec. 11, agents' customers can take advantage of discounted rates on vacations to the most popular destination hotspots in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America; with over 30 local gateways to choose from across Canada. For more information on Sunwing Vacations' New Year's Resolution Sale, agents should go to http://www.sunwing.ca...
MSC Sending Second Ship to Cuba
MSC Cruises will further strengthen its presence in Cuba when it home-ports a second ship in Havana during the winter 2016-17 season. In a move that will double the number of MSC Caribbean itineraries centred on Cuba, MSC Armonia will join MSC Opera in Havana, starting November 2016, for the entire winter season. Armonia will sail two separate, culturally diverse, eight-day, seven-night itineraries, adding an enhanced choice of Central American and Caribbean destinations to the MSC portfolio. Following two days and one night in the Cuban capital, the first itinerary will take...
ACV Adds New Hotel In Guadeloupe
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has added the Langley Resort Fort Royal to its Guadeloupe line-up. The resort sits on the beach in Anse du Petit Bas Vent, Deshaies and is a 30-minute drive from the International Airport of Pointre-à-Pitre. Langley features 133 standard rooms, seven suites and 82 bungalows for a total of 222 rooms. Standard rooms and suites can accommodate up to six people and include ocean and garden views. The bungalows include a terrace and some are even located on the beach. There are two bars on the property as well as Le Royal Restaurant offering a combination...
Return of the Humpbacks
Ocean Sports is celebrating the annual return of the humpback whales to Hawaii's waters with the introduction of five distinct whale-watching cruises. Featuring expert naturalists, an underwater hydrophone and stable spacious catamarans, Ocean Sports is the only company on Hawaii Island offering two dedicated morning whale watch cruises – a “Snorkel and Whale Watch Adventure Cruise” and a “Sail with the Whales Cruise” – along with a “Whales and Cocktails Sunset Cruise.” Morning whale-watch trips offer guaranteed sightings – see a humpback or cruise again for free...
Dine Out Vancouver Tickets Now Available
Tickets are now on sale for the 2016 Dine Out Vancouver Festival (Jan. 15-31), described as the most diverse yet, featuring decadent feasts inspired by culinary-minded films; a whisky-focused dinner with a nod to Robbie Burns; a wine-centric debate and BC VQA wine tasting; an elegant under-the-sea theme at the Vancouver Aquarium; and a chef’s personal tribute to his mentors expressed through a bespoke menu. The first wave of Dine Out Vancouver Festival event tickets are on sale allowing diners to browse an enticing menu of more than 90 culinary-minded experiences. Highlights...
Goway Goes Beyond the Beaches of Mexico
Goway's Latin America program has moved northward. The latest addition to Goway's Latin America program is Mexico, with Goway's Don Forster telling a Dec. 2 Toronto audience that Goway's program to the northernmost Latin America country differs markedly from most other tour operator Mexico programs. “We're talking about the other side of Mexico,” he said of a program that goes “beyond the beaches.” Goway added Mexico to its Latin America lineup in September and Forster said the bulk of it focuses on an area ranging from Mexico City to the country's frontier with Central...
AC rouge Adds Seasonal Toronto-Charlottetown Service
Air Canada rouge is expanding in Eastern Canada with the addition of twice daily seasonal non-stop service between Toronto and Charlottetown, PEI beginning May 2, 2016. Flights and optional Air Canada Vacations (ACV) packages are available. ACV currently has seven-day vacation packages available from Charlottetown to sun destinations via Toronto from $847 round-trip, all-in. In summer 2016, Air Canada rouge and Air Canada Express will operate up to 69 scheduled non-stop flights each week from Charlottetown to four destinations across Canada. Air Canada offers twice daily summer...
Insight Into the Wonders of India
Featuring 10 “In a Class of Its Own” Luxury Gold itineraries, Insight Vacations has launched its 2016-17 India collection highlighted by escorted journeys taking in the sights and culture of India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. As part of the new program, each of the itineraries have been carefully crafted to provide “Exclusive Insights, delectable Epicurean Dining and stays in some of the most Outstanding Hotels in the world, including the exquisite Oberoi and Taj properties.” Each trip features a “Travelling Concierge” who serves as a welcoming host and expert...