Destinations
San Antonio Set To Thrill Visitors Even More
This summer, Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio will be unveiling its latest and most thrilling ride to date – Batman, The Ride, a 4D free fly coaster ride that features the first magnetic technology of its kind in the world providing riders with the feeling of weightlessness. Magnetic fins on the ride allow riders to flip over the top of a 12-storey hill and two vertical drops. Lasting about two minutes, the ride takes flight over a steel track with six full inversions descending downwards to two 90-plus degree vertical drops. Coaster enthusiasts can look forward to a...
Sunwing Adds Cancun Service From Windsor
Mexico's flagship resort area, Riviera Maya, will become a short flight away next winter for residents of Southwestern Ontario as Sunwing adds direct flights from Windsor to Cancun, beginning Dec. 21. Sunwing offers some exclusive resort options in Riviera Maya. A new addition to Sunwing's Family Collection, the Royalton Riviera Cancun caters to vacationers seeking plentiful activities and a wide array of amenities. Part of Sunwing's Luxury Collection, The Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun offers a serene oasis where adults can relax and be pampered, while offering full access to all...
Pour Some Fun at the Ka’u Coffee Festival
Showcasing all that makes the rural District of Ka’u so special, the Ka‘u Coffee Festival is set to perk with activities for all ages, April 24-May 3. Now in its seventh year, the festival not only showcases Ka’u’s multi, award-winning coffees at numerous events, but also features stargazing, a rainforest hike and more. “We’ve got something for everyone to enjoy over 10 days,” says festival organizer Chris Manfredi. “While all of last year’s great events return to the festival, we’re always trying to exceed the expectations of our guests. When you have a vibrant...
More Sun Options For Edmonton
Sunwing Vacations has announced an increase in flight services from Edmonton over the summer, offering residents new options for holiday getaways. During summer, the airline will offer three new weekly flights to the sun destinations of Cayo Coco in Cuba, the island of Grand Bahama, and Los Cabos on Mexico's Baja peninsula. Also, the weekly connection to Cancun that previously operated through Calgary will become a direct service over summer 2015. “Edmonton is our largest gateway in Western Canada,” says Andrew Dawson, CEO for the Sunwing Travel...
TPC Network Tees Up In Puerto Rico
The PGA TOUR’s TPC Network has announced the continued expansion of its international portfolio with the launching of TPC Dorado Beach, a Dorado Beach Resort, a luxury integrated beachfront resort and residential community in Puerto Rico. Debuting this month under the TPC banner, TPC Dorado Beach will eventually be home to three world-class Caribbean golf courses – the East Course, West Course and Sugarcane Course. The property’s recently updated East Course will play host to the 2015 PGA TOUR Latinòamerica Tour Championship Dec. 3-6, where five players will be awarded status...
Porter Heads Back To Mont Tremblant
Porter Airlines is heading back to Mont Tremblant, Que. this summer, a popular destination for golf, romantic getaways and outdoor adventure. Twice weekly flights start June 29, increasing to four in July and August. Service runs until Sept. 13, with 40 round-trip flights for the season. In less than 70 minutes, Porter takes travellers from downtown Toronto to the Mont Tremblant International...
G Adds New Adventures With A Softer Landing
Being immersed in Buddhist culture at a Monastery guesthouse in Nepal, touring a spice garden in Sri Lanka and visiting Marie Sharp’s hot sauce factory in Belize are just three experiences travellers who enjoy adventure travel with a few frills can now have with G Adventures. Eight new trips have been launched in G Adventures' 2015 Comfort brochure, now available. The trips explore Belize, Central and Eastern Europe, East Africa, Ecuador (both the mainland and Galapagos Islands), Patagonia, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Aizaz Sheikh, Canadian marketing manager, G Adventures, says the new...
Boomerang Sails ‘Down Under’
Boomerang Tours has introduced a series of four cruise tours to the South Pacific with Princess Cruises. The first departure is set for Nov. 14. From Tahiti to Los Angeles, passengers will explore Papeete with a pre-cruise stay before sailing to Moorea, Bora Bora, Hilo, Honolulu, Maui and finally Los Angeles. The 16-night cruise is on the Pacific Princess and includes all meals and the three-night pre-cruise. Accommodation is at the Intercontinental Resort Papeete. The next date is Jan. 25, 2016 for a 22-night cruise from Sydney to Sydney combined with a 10-night land itinerary...