Destinations
Prince Has ‘Half Off Hawaii’ Special
Prince Resorts has introduced fall shoulder season specials, offering travellers guaranteed ocean views and up to 50% off several of its properties. Specials include: Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club (Oahu): Rates start at US$199 plus taxes per night for an Oceanfront Marina category room (published room rate: US$290 per night). Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel (Hawaii Island): Rates start at US$214 plus taxes per night for a Partial Ocean View room (published room rate: US$425 per night). The “Half Off Hawaii” offer is valid now through Dec. 22 at Hawaii Prince Hotel...
Tropical Storm Erika Could Affect Punta Cana Flights
Air Canada and Air Canada Express are advising that flights to, from or connecting through Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, may be delayed or cancelled tomorrow (Aug. 28) due to a tropical storm, Erika. Air Canada has revised its ticketing policy for customers booked on affected flights to facilitate changes to bookings. Customers wishing to make alternate travel arrangements can do so without penalty, space permitting, using the airline's online rebooking tool. Travellers are also advised to check their flight status prior to leaving for the...
‘Fast & Furious’ Rides Into Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando is getting fast and furious, and getting set to welcome Dom, Hobbs, Letty and Tyrese to the park. One of the most successful film franchises of all time will soon become one of Universal Studios Florida’s most action-packed ride experiences as “Fast & Furious: Supercharged” joins Universal Orlando Resort's lineup of attractions in 2017. Guests will be able to experience a high-octane journey that fuses an original storyline and ride technology with everything that fans love about the films – including “popular characters, exhilarating environments,...
Carnival Pride to Return to Tampa in 2017
Carnival Cruise Line’s 2,124-passenger Carnival Pride will return to the Port of Tampa to operate a series of five- to 14-day voyages in January and February 2017. Pride has undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation that added consumer favourites like Guy’s Burger Joint, developed in tandem with Food Network Star Guy Fieri, the full-service Bonsai Sushi, and BlueIguana Cantina serving authentic Mexican fare, along with innovative beverage concepts like the cocktail pharmacy-themed Alchemy Bar, the Caribbean-inspired RedFrog Pub, and the poolside BlueIguana Tequila Bar and RedFrog...
Trafalgar Unveils the Festive Magic of Europe
Will soon be the season and Trafalgar is inviting travellers to experience the magic of Europe during the upcoming festive season by taking part in one of its “carefully crafted Christmas Spectacular trip styles.” “The traditional Christmas markets in Europe are one-of-a-kind and are popular with our Canadian clients who enjoy all the beautiful wintertime and holiday festivities,” says Trafalgar president Wolf Paunic. “From mulled wine to beautifully crafted wooden toys to roasting chestnuts, it really is an experience like no other especially during a time with fewer crowds...
It’s All About Entertainment In Vegas
The mere possibility that Las Vegas could get an NHL franchise to fill its new stadium (opening in 2016) tells you all you need to know about the city: it ain't what it used to be, reports editor Michael Baginski in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Built on casino gaming, Las Vegas is now a destination where visitors are more likely to see stars on ice than gangsters being put on ice. Indeed, where once gambling versus entertainment revenue of the city was city was 70-30, now those figures are being transposed, with entertainment commanding close to 60% of a visitor's...
Spotlight on St. Kitts
St. Kitts and Nevis' newly appointed Minister of Tourism, International Trade, Industry & Commerce, Lindsay F.P. Grant, was in Toronto yesterday (Aug. 25) to highlight news and developments set for the destination. Over the next two years several major hotel brands will open properties in St. Kitts, including Embassy Suites by Hilton, Koi Resort & Residences and the first Park Hyatt in the Caribbean. “That's fantastic for us,” Grant said at an industry breakfast at the Park Hyatt Toronto. “That will drive some traffic into St. Kitts.” According to Grant, the island...
Goway Giving Away a Trip to Japan
Goway, in conjunction with the Japan National Tourism Organization, is giving away a trip to Japan. Bookings made Aug. 1 through Nov. 30 will result in an entry to win a trip on Goway's five-day “Tokyo and Kyoto Highlights” tour, including air from Vancouver. Goway and the JNTO will also buy one winning agent per month a sushi lunch for his/her office (up to a maximum of 10 agents). The offer is valid on all new bookings made on a minimum package purchase of $2,000 anywhere in Japan between now and Nov. 30. Agents can register bookings at...