Destinations
Cuba Cruise Partners with Transat
Transat has introduced new all-inclusive seven-night cruise packages sailing from Havana, Cuba aboard Celestyal Crystal. In partnership with Cuba Cruise by Celestyal Cruises, the packages include five immersive shore excursions, on-board meals, unlimited bar and beverage package, gratuities, transfers and round-trip flights with Air Transat departing from major Canadian gateways. Transat is also adding additional non-stop flights on Mondays from Toronto and Montreal to Havana to support Cuba Cruise’s 2015-2016 sailing schedule. Pre- and post-stays are available from Transat and...
Barbados Set for Food & Wine and Rum Festival
Mango Bay Hotel (pictured) and Island Inn Hotel invite visitors to stay and use their facilities as a home base for the upcoming Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival (Nov. 19-22). The festival features celebrity chefs, television personalities and award-winning authors including Carla Hall, co-host of ABC Daytime's lifestyle series, The Chew. These culinary superstars will offer attendees the opportunity to experience the island's very best food, wine, rum and culture. Mango Bay is located in the Holetown area on the famed gold coast of Barbados and is a short walk from the...
Insight Commemorates Centenary of Major Battles
Next year marks the 100th anniversary of some World War One’s bloodiest battles, including the battles of the Somme and Verdun, and Insight Vacations has a one-time departure that mirrors its Canadian Battlefields of Europe itinerary, with a special focus on the 100th anniversary. Military historian Dr. Jody Perrun, guest lecturer at the University of Winnipeg and Royal Military College, will lead Insight's Canadian Battlefields of Europe: A Journey of Remembrance itinerary. “We are thrilled to offer this special one-time departure that will commemorate the 100th anniversary of...
Wyndham Arrives In Vietnam
The Wyndham Hotel Group has signed a deal for its first property in Vietnam as it builds on it strategic efforts to grow its brands throughout key leisure markets in South East Asia. The 217-room Wyndham Legend Halong is owned by Ha Long Star Service & Tourist Joint Stock Company and will be located in Halong City. The USD$40 million development is now under construction and is scheduled to open under the upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts brand flag in early 2016. It will include all-day dining, meeting rooms, a pool bar and an onsite gym. Barry Robinson, president and...
Air Canada To Double YVR-London Flights
Air Canada is boosting international flights at its Vancouver hub next summer with double daily flights from YVR to London Heathrow. In addition, the airline's new non-stop flights from Vancouver to Brisbane, Australia will now launch two weeks earlier on June 1. “Air Canada is strategically increasing its international flights at YVR with a second daily flight to London Heathrow next summer in response to seasonal travel demand,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada president, Passenger Airlines. “Our second London flight beginning June 1 will be operated with new state-of-the-art...
An Experience To Remember
South African Airways (SAA) teamed up with the South African Tourism, and the Regional Tourism Organization of Southern Africa (RETOSA), as well as Zambia Tourism and Zimbabwe Tourism to host 50 travel specialists from North America on an educational trip through Southern Africa recently. The group – from Canada and the United States – went on a safari in South Africa, before discovering Cape Town and the Western Cape, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Stroebel Bekker, vice-president sales for SAA in North America, said that: “As the leading carrier from North America to Southern Africa,...
Canadians Are Hot For The Caribbean
In spite of a plummeting dollar, Canadians are still hot for the Caribbean. During the final day of the annual State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC 2015) on Oct. 23, Richard Sealy, chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) revealed international arrivals had a strong growth during the first half of 2015, with North America making up 60% of visitors, reports staff writer, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. “The US remains our main market with 7.3 million tourist visits between January and June, representing a 5.3% increase,” he says....
Vegas Here We Come!
WestJet has launched twice-weekly service from Abbotsford to Las Vegas, marking the 12th Canadian city with non-stop WestJet service to The Entertainment Capital of the World. John Weatherill, director, network and schedule planning for WestJet, said: “With more than 80 weekly flights from a dozen Canadian cities, WestJet and WestJet Vacations are big players in Las Vegas. In fact, we fly nearly one-third of all international guests into McCarran International Airport – more than one million in 2014 -- and we're delighted to welcome guests from Abbotsford to the party.” The...