Destinations
Queen Wilhelmina Lodge Set to Reopen
Queen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge, located on Rich Mountain – Arkansas’s second highest peak, will reopen on July 1 following a US$9.6 million renovation. “The improvements to this lodge that opened by the state of Arkansas in 1975 should receive rave reviews when it reopens,” says State Parks Director Greg Butts, adding the lodge now features new, larger windows designed to frame the views from Rich Mountain of the surrounding Ouachita Mountains. The exterior of the lodge features shingles and stonework. The lodge was expanded from 25,881 square feet to 37,029 square feet...
Carnival Breeze, Magic on the Move
Carnival Cruise Line has announced deployment changes designed to enhance its position in two key homeports – Galveston and Port Canaveral, Fla. – while providing new “Fun Ship” itinerary choices in time for next summer’s cruise season. Carnival Breeze will reposition to Galveston in May 2016 and Carnival Magic to Port Canaveral in April 2016, several months earlier than previously announced. Breeze will assume Carnival Magic’s year-round schedule of seven-day Galveston cruises beginning May 8. Carnival Magic will take over Carnival Valor’s current seven-day Port...
Goway Offers Australia With Two Free Nights in Hawaii
For a limited time, travellers booking a flight with Hawaiian Airlines and Goway can receive two free nights in Hawaii. Goway is offering the opportunity to fly from a selection of US cities to Sydney or Brisbane and enjoy two free nights in Hawaii at the Luana Waikiki Hotel and Suites. Prices start at US$1,299 to Brisbane or US$1,359 to Sydney for departures from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas or an additional $300 to depart from New York. Goway can also help with connecting fares from other US or Canadian cities to an...
Contiki Offers South Pacific Savings
Contiki is offering a limited-time discount to Australia and New Zealand. Travellers who book and pay in full by July 31 can save 7.5% off their trip, up to $369, on all 22 itineraries and optional sailing in the Whitsundays. “Contiki caters exclusively to young travellers, for whom exploring Australia and New Zealand means visiting iconic landmarks, feeling the rush of outdoor activities like surfing and sky diving, and returning home with absolutely no regrets,” says Contiki Canada president Brad Ford. “With this extra limited-time savings, Contiki is lessoning the cost of...
Calgary Hyatt Hosts In-House Art Exhibition
On June 25, Hyatt Regency Calgary welcomes the community to admire a unique display of artwork created by the hotel’s own employees. Beginning at 10 a.m. in the hotel’s main lobby, the exhibition will feature more than 20 original works of art, ranging from leather work and costume design to photography and paper craft. “An appreciation for art is central to our culture here at the hotel,” says general manager Herb Rackliff. “So many of our associates have artistic hobbies and special talents, so we’re very proud to honour them and share their work with the...
AC Opens in Chicago
The AC Hotel Chicago Downtown recently opened its doors to guests in the heart of Chicago’s thriving River North district – celebrated by an unveiling ceremony and grand opening event on June 22. The AC Hotel Chicago Downtown is AC Hotel’s first property in Illinois and fifth in the United States. The eight-storey hotel offers 226 guest rooms, balconies with views of the city, a fifth floor terrace and indoor pool, along with a fitness centre. Additional amenities include secure on-site parking, 3,000-square-feet of meeting space and complimentary WiFi. AC Hotel is part of a...
Say Fore At Princeville Makai
The Princeville Makai Golf Club on Kauai's north shore is offering a variety of unique, fit, and fun ways for golfers and non-golfers alike to experience the Makai Course. Guests can start their day with Sunrise Yoga, Monday and Wednesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. on the Makai's oceanfront 7th hole tee area. The Sunrise Yoga class is open to all levels of students for a fee of $20. No reservation is needed. Check in at 7:25 a.m.at the Makai Golf Shop. Golfers can spend the day enjoying a round of golf on the Makai Course, then relax and unwind at the neighboring St.Regis Princeville Resort...
All That Jazz
Now in it’s sixth year, the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival returns to the stage Sept. 3-5, playing host to such international superstars as John Legend, Enrique Iglesias, Wyclef Jean, Juanes, Lionel Richie and Usher. The festival has seen performances by such pop and jazz icons as Bruno Mars, Rod Stewart, Smokey Robinson, Alicia Keys, Prince, Sting and Stevie Wonder. The event draws crowds from all over the world and has been praised for showcasing an eclectic mix of sounds for pop revelers and die-hard jazz fans alike. This year’s Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival will also...