Destinations
Air Transat Unveils Expanded Winter Program
Air Transat has unveiled its new flight program for winter 2015-2016, offering travellers more than 35 Sun destinations from 19 Canadian airports, in addition to increased capacity on flights to the South and some of Europe’s most sought-after destinations during the winter months. The airlines has also added 16 new routes to its Sun destination flight schedule. “This winter, Air Transat offers even more Sun for everyone with its wide range of destinations including the Caribbean, Central and South America, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico and Florida,” said...
A First For Cuba
Warming relations between the Cuban and American governments have reached Cuba's annual tourism show, reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. The one-time Cold War antagonists have announced that they plan to restore diplomatic relations and an improving relationship meant this year saw an American tour operator presence at Cuba's annual tourism show FitCuba, a first for the show. Cuban tourism minister Manuel Marrero told the show's opening gathering on the island of Cayo Coco about the presence of the tour operators, which drew immediate applause from...
AC Launches Daily Toronto-Austin Service
Air Canada has launched daily non-stop service from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) into Texas' Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA). “This latest flight addition is a direct reflection of how our city continues to generate international growth as a premier destination for both business and leisure travellers,” said Bob Lander, Austin CVB’s president & CEO. “Last year, ABIA served a record 10.7 million passengers, and we know this number will continue to increase. Toronto is a vibrant financial, high tech, and cultural meetings market and we are excited...
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,...