Destinations
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...
Sea House Gets ‘Happy’ on Maui
The beachfront Sea House Restaurant, located on beautiful Napili Bay in West Maui, has received top honours for “Best Happy Hour” in the 2015 'Aipono culinary awards. The ‘Aipono Restaurant Awards annually recognize the best of Maui’s food, wine and hospitality industries as determined by readers of Maui No Ka ‘Oi. The Sea House claimed the top Gold award for Best Happy Hour and Silver for Best Oceanfront Dining. Since 2004, the Sea House has won 11 Gold and Silver ‘Aipono Awards including Gold for Most Romantic Restaurant (2004), Best-kept Secret (2010, 2012), Best...
New Cuba Cruise Brochure Unveiled
The newly designed 2015/2016 Cuba Cruise brochure is now available for digital download and in print from Celestyal Cruises. The colourful brochure combines both Cuba and cruise vessel photography, with port of call highlights, new extended sailing dates and detailed deck plans. Celestyal Cruises is launching its third operating season in Cuba, offering seven-night cruises that feature the authentic Cuba experience. Embarkations begin Dec. 18 and operate through April 11, 2016, with weekly departures from both Havana and Montego Bay. Agents can now book their Cuba-curious clients...
Canadian Numbers to Jordan On The Rise
At a travel trade appreciation event held in Toronto Monday night, Malia Asfour, director, Jordan Tourism Board North America, reported that tourism from the Canadian and US markets are up for travel to Jordan. She noted that in good times and in troubled times, Canadian agents have continued to support Jordan, which Asfour described as “an oasis of peace in a funky neighbourhood.” Pictured at the event are (l-r) Marie LaFleche, Frank Lafleche (representing the Jordan Tourism Board for Canada) along with...
All You Need is Ecuador
Highlighting the best of Ecuador's four worlds – the Pacific Coast, the Andean Highlands, the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands – the All You Need is Ecuador road show arrived in Toronto on Monday (May 11). Representatives from Ecuador's Ministry of Tourism and 20 tourism partners gathered to meet with travel agents and tour operators as part of a 10-city North American tour including stops in Vancouver, Los Angeles, New York and Montreal. Next to bananas and shrimp, tourism is Ecuador's third main source of revenue. “In terms of passengers arriving to the country, 2014 was one...