Destinations
‘Stay-And-Play’ in Myrtle Beach
Mystical Golf – owner and operator of The Witch, Man-O-War and The Wizard courses in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – has two summer stay-and-play packages. From June 1 to Sept. 9, the three-day Gold Package starts at US$96 (per person, per day, taxes included) and includes three rounds with cart on each of The Witch, The Wizard and Man-O-War; one complimentary round (course selection during booking process); three night's lodging in three-bedroom golf villas (four beds); complimentary iHOP breakfast daily (available 24 hours per day); free steak dinner at Logan’s Roadhouse...
Celebrating Festive Calcutta
Jaydeep Mukherjee says even Rio de Janeiro's famed Carnival will look somewhat small-scale compared to Calcutta's Durga Puja festival. Mukherjee said during a Wednesday Toronto gathering that the mid-October celebration amounts to the “biggest cultural event in the world,” drawing some 80 million visits over its five days. “It's full of life, full of colour, full of interaction,” he said of the event, which sees dazzling nighttime displays of light. Mukherjee's colleague Raj Banerjee said Calcutta's “awake 24 hours for those five days. In the night, it's so...
Hilton Makes Rio Debut
Hilton Worldwide has made its Rio debut with the opening of the new 298-room Hilton Barra hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located on Avenida Abelardo Bueno in the heart of the Barra da Tijuca neighbourhood, the new hotel is celebrating its opening with special introductory rates starting at US$159 per night and rewards Hilton HHonors members with 1,000 HHonors Points per night. The nine-storey Hilton displays a unique visual identity that blends a contemporary architecture and design with the style and feel of the local Brazilian culture. Ideal for both business and...
VIA Expands Yankee Leisure Group Partnership
VIA Rail Canada has strengthened its partnership and added new itineraries with rail specialist, Yankee Leisure Group (operating brands: Amtrak Vacations, Unique Rail Journeys and Yankee Holidays). The partnership will expand tourism packages on VIA Rail for North American travellers, as well as providing additional options for travel agents to earn commission on a number of Canadian and North American rail bookings through Yankee Leisure Group/Amtrak Vacations. “Strengthening our partnership with YLG is a great opportunity for VIA Rail Canada to introduce our product to new...
PGA National Tees It Up For Summer
South Florida's PGA National Resort & Spa – home of the PGA TOUR Honda Classic and former Ryder Cup venue – is once again rolling out its “Summer Escape and Play” package for golf vacations at “exceptional off-season rates.” Featuring more than $300 in extra incentives, Summer Escape and Play starts at US$89.50 per night (per person, double occupancy) and runs from May 22 to Sept. 30. It includes luxury accommodations with private balcony or terrace; one round of golf per day on the Palmer, Fazio, Squire or Estates courses; full daily breakfast at the Palm Terrace;...
NYC Soars To New Heights
New York City's newest attraction – One World Observatory – offering unique, panoramic views of the city will open to the public on May 29, 2015. Tickets are now available at http://www.OneWorldObservatory.com . “On May 29, One World Observatory will officially open its doors to the public – offering visitors an inspiring and unparalleled opportunity to experience New York City,” said David Checketts, chairman and chief executive officer of Legends, operator of the Observatory. “From sweeping panoramic views, to innovative interactive exhibits, to world-class...
Titanic Belfast Named Europe’s Best Group Attraction
Titanic Belfast has beaten competition from the Eiffel Tower, London Eye and Monet’s Garden near Paris to be named as Europe’s Best Visitor Attraction for Groups at the European Group Travel Awards (EGTA). Opened in 2012, Titanic Belfast is an iconic six-floor building featuring nine interpretive and interactive galleries that explore the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Titanic, as well as the city and people which made it. It is the world’s largest Titanic exhibition. Dana Welch, manager of Tourism Ireland Canada, commented, “Congratulations to Titanic Belfast on...
Whistler Offers 25% Off Spring Ski Experience
Spring skiing is upon us, and Fairmont Chateau Whistler is ready. The Spring Ski Experience package has savings of 25% and includes a minimum of four night's luxury accommodations, a Whistler Blackcomb dual-mountain lift pass per adult/per day (excluding arrival day); and use of resort amenities like the Health Club, pools and fitness centre, plus the village shuttle. Rates for the Spring Ski Experience start at $502 per night for stays through April...