Destinations
Transat Opens a Club Lookéa in Haiti
As of November, vacationers will be able to enjoy a Club Lookéa experience in Haiti under the auspices of Transat and its partner hotel chain Decameron. The new Royal Decameron Indigo Beach Resort and Club Lookéa, exclusively offered by Transat Holidays, is located on the Côte des Arcadins, an hour and 15 minutes from Port-au-Prince. Rated four stars, Club Lookéa will be welcoming vacationers year-round from November onwards. Club Lookéa’s all-inclusive hotel-clubs have their own French animation teams working for Look Voyages. Packages include flights, transfers,...
Tel Aviv to Get Its Own Hot Air Balloon
Tel Aviv is about to join 50 other cities, including London, Paris and Hong Kong, by having its own hot air balloon. The balloon will offer tourists and locals a bird's eye perspective of the city for about $18 for adults and $12 for children. The 12-minute ride will include a guided tour of the city by the balloon's pilot. The city is also planning to open a visitor's centre showcasing the history of hot air balloons in Israel and around the...
Get Off The Beaten Track With Insight
Insight Vacations has a selection of “Red Hot Deals” available on some of its most popular Europe & Britain trips. Travellers can save up to $1,020 per couple on select trips, and clients who have previously travelled with Insight can enjoy an additional 5% discount with Insight’s Club Bon Voyage Program. “Europe is always a popular destination, so we are pleased to be able to offer incredible savings for travellers who are planning their summer vacations now,” said Cris David, president, Insight Vacations Canada. “We encourage travellers to book right away as seats...
AC rouge Launches Seasonal Montreal-Venice Service
Air Canada rouge touched down at Venice Marco Polo Airport Friday morning (May 15), marking the start of new non-stop seasonal service from Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Celebrations were held at both airports to inaugurate the twice-weekly service. Service between Montreal and Venice will be operated by Air Canada rouge twice weekly through Oct. 11 with a 280-seat Boeing 767-300ER aircraft offering a choice of premium and economy cabins. Air Canada rouge now serves Venice from both Montreal and Toronto during summer...
ACV Has Free Excursions in Europe
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is giving travellers the opportunity to experience more of their favourite European destinations for less. The tour operator is offering two free activities with all pre-packaged or customized air-inclusive vacations to France, Great Britain, Italy or Spain when booked by June 5. Travellers can take advantage of the complimentary activities – a value of up to $200 – on bookings with a minimum six-night stay, with travel completed by Oct. 31. With the two free activities offer, ACV has curated 16 of its most popular excursions in London, Paris, Rome,...
Princess Debuts 2016-2017 Exotics Sailings
Princess Cruises has debuted its 2016-2107 Exotics program which will take guests to unique destinations around the globe with 58 departures ranging from three to 111 days. The exotic itineraries go on sale May 28. The diverse deployment includes four cruise ships sailing on 38 unique itineraries throughout six continents, visiting 70 destinations and 40 countries. Guests will be able to book cruises to South America, Southeast Asia, Japan and China. In addition, cruisers will experience less-travelled ports aboard the cruise line’s small ship that will circumvent the globe on...
Mailani Beach Tower Transformed at Royal Hawaiian
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, has recaptured the imaginations of a new generation of holiday seekers with the debut of the newly transformed Mailani Beach Tower. This will bridge the splendour of the property’s original allure with the conveniences and comforts expected by modern travellers. Mailani features a new Mailani Lounge, a separate reception area, personalized concierge services, daily custom-crafted experiential rituals and events, and in-room and Mailani-only...
WEM Welcomes Yangchuanosaurus
Of all the special guests West Edmonton Mall has welcomed over the years, the latest will undoubtedly be the largest and probably attract the most attention. More than five metres long and two metres tall and weighing more than 149 kilograms, the juvenile Yangchuanosaurus is certain to leave an impression. The dinosaur – a fierce carnivore that lived in China about160 million years ago – is on display on Level One, in Phase II, across from the mall’s main Guest Services Centre and by Galaxyland’s main gates. The scale model Yangchuanosaurus comes to West Edmonton Mall from the...