Destinations
Cuba Cruise Now Offering Passengers Travel Insurance
Cuba Cruise by Celestyal Cruises has added an additional service for passengers – the convenience of purchasing travel insurance simultaneously with their booking. Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all visitors to Cuba and Cuba Cruise is now offering it at what it says are competitive rates “to ensure its passengers enjoy a flawless and comfortable cruise.” The insurance is from Mondial Assistance Group and is offered at an introductory rate of $5 per person per day for eight days, or $40 for the duration of the cruise. The insurance covers Cuba Cruise passengers both...
ASTA Gives Cuba Initiative A ‘Thumbs Up’
The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) is pleased with the U.S. State Department's announcement that it has reached a bilateral arrangement with Cuba to establish scheduled air service between the two countries. “ASTA congratulates the State Department on reaching an agreement with Cuba that brings us closer to restoring the right of all Americans to fly to Cuba, which has been denied them for far too long. ASTA member travel agents believe that Americans ought to be allowed to travel across the globe without restriction, allowing them to act as ambassadors of freedom and...
Hard Rock Set For Berlin Expansion
Hard Rock International has revealed plans for Hard Rock Hotel Berlin Checkpoint Charlie, a 372-room city hotel reflective of the area’s musical past and spirited present, set to open in 2020. The property will be centrally located adjacent to the renowned Checkpoint Charlie. Hard Rock Hotel Berlin is set to rise on a site where the Berlin Wall once stood. Offering a variety of amenities, Hard Rock Hotel Berlin Checkpoint Charlie will feature a rooftop pool and lounge, inviting both visitors and locals to enjoy sweeping views overlooking Checkpoint Charlie and Berlin’s...
G Adventures’ National Geographic Journeys Launched
With the official launch of National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures on Dec. 15, travel agents can now sign up clients on a new lineup of 70 trips connecting travellers to local cultures and destinations supported and researched by National Geographic’s explorers and storytellers. Examples include a game drive in South Africa with a scientist from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Carnivore Conservation Program, a dual-narrative walking tour in Israel led by both Israeli and Palestinian guides who were trained by a National Geographic Emerging Explorer, and spending time at the...
Windstar Sets Sail From Puerto Rico
Windstar Cruises recently completed its inaugural voyage from Puerto Rico – for the first time ever. On Dec. 5, Star Legend set sail from San Juan, Puerto Rico, marking the first time Windstar has launched from a US port of call in recent history. Windstar’s San Juan & the Virgin Islands and Caribbean Hideaway itineraries, both new for 2016, offer travellers a chance to experience Little Bay, Montserrat (pictured), where Windstar is the first cruise line to make regular calls to the port since the 1995 eruption of the Soufriere Hills volcano that buried the island’s...
Breathless in Cabo
AMResorts reports Breathless Cabo San Lucas will welcome its first guests tomorrow (Dec. 17). Breathless Cabo San Lucas, situated on Medano beach and near famed Cabo San Lucas nightlife, offers luxury and lively entertainment for singles, couples or friends. The169-suite resort promises an around-the-clock schedule of parties and monthly themed special events. “From sensuality shows to mega dance parties, the experience will always be high-energy and vivacious,” AMResorts says. Highlight amenities include suites with private terraces offering ocean and marina views; seven...
Insight CEO Inspires Travellers to #Come2Europe
Amidst recent news stories on Europe, John Boulding, CEO of Insight Vacations, recently released a message on the company’s redesigned blog aimed at travellers who may be uncertain about visiting Europe to #Come2Europe. Having completed a whirlwind global tour promoting the travel specialists’ new 2016-17 Europe & Britain Premium and 2016-17 Luxury Gold by Insight Vacations programs, the travel leader provided personal insights into putting things about Europe and travelling abroad into perspective. “I felt the need to convey an inspiring message to our guests and...
WestJet Increases Service From Calgary
WestJet has launched new non-stop service from Calgary to Huatulco, its 10th destination in Mexico, and will add new non-stop flights from Calgary to Liberia, Costa Rica, beginning Dec. 19. With these new services, WestJet will operate 109 daily departures to 47 destinations from Calgary International Airport this winter, an increase of 12% and 17% respectively over last winter. The airline now offers non-stop service from Calgary to 26 Canadian, 10 US and 11 international...