Destinations
Silversea Goes All-Inclusive in Asia
From the rainforests of Borneo to neon-lit Tokyo, the Far East offers intriguing ports, exotic cultures and breathtaking scenery that guests of Silversea may now conveniently explore with the cruise line’s all-inclusive package amenities, offered on all Silver Shadow Asia cruises in 2016. These packages include free shore excursions, free Wi-Fi, round-trip economy air travel and transfers, and a two-night, pre-cruise hotel stay. “Our goal is to make it as convenient as possible for our guests to experience a luxury vacation in the Far East by offering the most inclusive...
rouge Launches Daily Toronto-Abbotsford Flights
Air Canada rouge has launched daily service between Toronto and Abbotsford, BC. “Air Canada now offers the only non-stop flights between eastern Canada and Abbotsford, the largest municipality in BC's Fraser Valley Regional District. Our Abbotsford flights seamlessly connect at our largest hub at Toronto Pearson to and from Air Canada's extensive network of non-stop flights to Canadian, US and international destinations,” said Benjamin Smith, president, Passenger Airlines at Air Canada. Service between Toronto and Abbotsford is being operated daily by Air Canada rouge to Oct. 12...
Sunwing Commences 787 Amsterdam Service
Sunwing Airlines' first Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights began this past weekend (June 27). Only available on the carrier's twice weekly service from Toronto to Amsterdam, flights will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays until Sept. 2. Sunwing officials say Amsterdam is strategically positioned in the heart of Northern Europe and is the perfect springboard from which to plan a European sightseeing vacation and boasts easy transport links to many of the region's “must see” destinations including Paris, Bruges and London. On board, passengers can choose between three distinct cabin...
Brandman to Rep The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
The Brandman Agency reports that The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua is the newest addition to its worldwide luxury travel and lifestyle portfolio. Located on Maui’s pristine North Shore, this oceanfront resort envelops guests into traditional Hawaiian culture and lush tropical surroundings. Translated from an ancient Hawaiian language to mean “arms embracing the sea,” Kapalua is a secluded luxury paradise where The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua boasts 54 stunning acres and 463 guest rooms and suites, including 107 Residential Suites, and Club Level accommodations. Guests can enjoy six...
Saint Lucia Prizes Piton Winners
The Saint Lucia Tourist Board clearly prizes those worthy of awards. The board recently feted five Canadian travel agents and more than 20 American ones who won a Piton Award, a tribute to agents particularly appreciated by the destination. The winning agents were hosted on the island June 11-14, where their sales of Saint Lucia were acknowledged at a formal dinner at the home of the country's deputy prime minister. “I'm thanking you sincerely on my own behalf and on behalf of the government,” tourism minister Lorne Theophilus stated. “I know the reason why we're doing...
Trafalgar Unveils Its Largest Americas Program Ever
Trafalgar has released its most comprehensive Americas program to date, with the 2016 The Americas brochure showcasing its USA, Canada, Central and South America itineraries in one singular brochure. Building on the brand’s promise to provide industry partners with the best tools they need to be able to sell guided vacations with more confidence and ease, this valuable reference guide has been specially created with “time-poor” agents in mind. Offering even more choice when it comes to experiencing the Americas like a local, Trafalgar is showcasing over 60 itineraries, more than...
Panorama’s Bike Park Now Open
BC's Panorama Mountain Resort has launched its summer operations. The resort’s Bike Park is now operating seven days a week, from 10 a.m. To 5 p.m., until Aug. 30. All 16 downhill trails are open for riders of all abilities to enjoy. Panorama has also announced the completion of a massive rebuild of the beginner downhill mountain bike trail – “Let it Ride.” The name will be familiar to those who have frequented the park in the past. While sections of the original trail still exist, almost three km of new machine-built flow trail has been added over the past two seasons to...
Spotlight on India
Services International Ltd. says “cat-ty” sorts will be at home in India's Ranthambore National Park. Pramod Singla, director of the New Delhi-based company, says the park is best-known for its tiger-sighting opportunities, adding its “50-50” that those who go on one of his company's guided Ranthambore tours will spot one of the large predators. Guides knowledgeable about tiger behaviour lead visitors through the heavily forested region and the park has 12 routes, with park officials distributing visitors on different trails so no one route becomes...