Destinations
Porter Extends Ontario Service into North Bay
North Bay, Ont., is the newest addition to Porter Airlines’ network. Beginning Oct. 7, Porter will offer daily flights between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and North Bay Jack Garland Airport. A second route featuring service between North Bay and Timmins, Ont., is also being introduced. Initial round-trip prices are $238 for North Bay-Toronto and $220 for North Bay-Timmins. Flights are now available for booking at...
There’s More To NY Than NYC
New York tourism officials called in Toronto recently with a clear message: There's more to New York than New York City! “One of the points that we are attempting to convey is a different way of looking at that logo,” Markly Wilson, director of international marketing for the New York State Division of Tourism, said pointing at an I Love NY logo. “There’s no doubt the first thing that comes to mind is skyscrapers, the Statue of Liberty and Times Square, but the fact is New York is much more than that.” Presented by The New York State Division of Tourism and I Love NY, the...
G Adventures Offers Colombia Savings
G Adventures is partnering with ProColombia, a Colombia government agency promoting exports, investment and tourism, to offer savings on Colombia tours. Through July 31, travellers will receive 15% off all Colombia trips offered by the company for travel by Dec. 31. Agents should use promo code 15TB015COL01. New itineraries include Colombia – Lost City Trekking, a seven-day trip to reach the Lost City of Teyuna, enjoying jungle scenery along the trek. It is priced from $699...
Hawaii’s Oldest Food Festival Celebrates 45 Years
The 2015 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrates the 45th anniversary of Hawaii's oldest food festival with 10 days of fan favourites and dynamic new events all starting Nov. 6. The festival promotes and perpetuates the culture, heritage, artistry and rich history behind Kona's nearly 200-year-old world-famous brew. One highlight will be the return of the crowd favourite Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Lantern Parade through historic Kailua. Open to the public, the parade winds through historic Kailua Village and culminates with a new floating lantern celebration at Kamakahonu Bay...
WestJet Enhances 2015-16 Winter Schedule
WestJet is launching new non-stop service to Florida, Mexico and Costa Rica, as well as adding more than 85 flights across its growing domestic and international network as part of its winter 2015-2016 flight schedule. WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, will also begin service three times a day to Boston (pictured), its first US destination. “WestJet continues to enhance its strong position in key sun markets with the addition of more destinations in areas popular with Canadian travellers,” said Chris Avery, WestJet vice-president, Network Planning, Alliances and...
Air Canada Delhi Flights To Go Daily
Air Canada has plans to increase its new Toronto-Delhi non-stop service from four times weekly to daily service beginning Oct. 30, 2016. The airline's new non-stop service between Toronto and Delhi, set to be launched Nov. 1 with four weekly flights, is Air Canada's first route to be dedicated for Boeing 787-9 series aircraft. Air Canada will receive a total of 29 new 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft by 2019, in addition to eight 787-8 aircraft already in operation, as part of the carrier's fleet renewal and international expansion from its global hub at Toronto Pearson...
Collette Unveils New Australia, New Zealand Travel Guide
Collette has launched a new Australia & New Zealand travel guide – highlighted by seven tours to the South Pacific for 2016-2017. The brochure features overall information on all seven tours as well as once-in-a-lifetime memories travellers can expect from their time in the South Pacific. Tours offered include South Pacific Wonders, From the Outback to the Glaciers, Exploring Australia, Exploring New Zealand and more. Travellers will have the opportunity to enjoy such experiences as snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, touring the glacial fjords on New Zealand’s South...
Swing Into Summer Savings
Pairing championship course play with premier downtown accommodations and entertainment, the Charleston area is offering golfers special savings on summer stay and play packages. Home to over 19 championship courses designed by world-class architects and endless downtown offerings for off-course enjoyment, the Charleston area is an ideal destination for families, friends, couples and corporate groups to head for a summer retreat. The following are a few of the summer stay and play golf packages available, starting at US$114 per person, per night: Brews & Birdies – Perfect...