Destinations
Last Chance To Win Calgary Heritage Park Trip
All aboard! This year, Calgary's Heritage Park will introduce its newest attraction – a fully restored 1929 River Forth rail car. Donated by Canadian Pacific, the rail car has been transformed into an elegant dining car. Visitors are invited to book a luxurious four-course lunch on the car as the train gently makes its way through the park. Don't miss your last chance to enter to win a trip to Calgary's Heritage Park. Explore the dining car and other exciting living history attractions like the Famous Five Centre for Canadian Women, Gasoline Alley automobile museum, 1910 prairie...
Canada Sees Continued Strong International Numbers
The Canadian Tourism Commission is reporting that the wave of international travellers visiting Canada is showing no signs of weakening with the latest numbers showing just under 740,000 global visitors in January, a 5% year-on-year increase. More interesting stats from the CTC's latest Tourism Snapshot include: Overnight arrivals from the US market, which comprises 70% of Canada’s visitor total, rose 6% in January; A 10% depreciation of the loonie relative to the US dollar helped drive strong overnight increases in air arrivals (7%) and auto trips (6%); The France market was...
Via Ferrata Climbing Route to Open at Kicking Horse
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has announced a new via ferrata climbing attraction, scheduled to open this summer. Via ferrata is Italian for “iron road” and is a fixed-route climb along a series of cables, ladders and bridges. Climbers are clipped in for safety, giving amateurs an experience normally reserved for pros. The via ferrata route at Kicking Horse will have two difficulty levels – one accessible to most people, climbing about 70 metres and the other more challenging route of 100 metres up. Participants will receive basic safety instructions and undergo a guided...
Spotlight on Germany
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of reunification this year, the German National Tourist Office held an industry luncheon yesterday (April 13) in Toronto featuring seven tourism partners. The tourism representatives gathered to share industry news and upcoming plans to celebrate 25 years of German unity, including an official ceremony, church services and public festivals in Frankfurt from Oct. 2-4. Pictured at the luncheon, held at the Arcadian Loft, are (l-r) Angela Geissler, Munich Airport; Wolfgang Gartner, Saxony Tourism; Susan Rienitz, Bremerhaven Tourist Board; Antje...
Tower of David Tours Offered Twice Weekly
Tours of the newly opened excavations in the moat and Kishle building of Jerusalem's Tower of David Museum are now available in English twice weekly – every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and every Friday at 11 a.m. Recent discoveries uncovered during excavations in the moat and Kishle building unveil thousands of years of Jerusalem's history through archeological findings dating back to the First Temple 3,000 years ago. The guided tours start on top of King Herod's tower, where visitors have spectacular views of Israel's capital. The tour continues into the moat and ends at the Kishle...
Strong Investment in Puerto Vallarta Continues
Mexico's Puerto Vallarta continues to attract international investors to its shores as tourism arrivals continue their steady increase to the destination. Earlier this month the AAA Four Diamond Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta officially opened its doors making it the sixth property to open in Puerto Vallarta in the past 12 months. The Mexican destination is already looking at the next group of properties to open this year with the Posada’s Group already building a new Fiesta Americana property. New construction in other properties is also scheduled to take place during the summer...
NCL Expands South American Tour Options
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is offering guests the freedom and flexibility to build their dream South American vacation with the introduction of three new South American Cruisetours. These pre- or post-cruise land-based tours are available for guests sailing on Norwegian Sun’s South America itineraries, beginning in November. Ranging in length from three to five days, these in-depth experiences are hosted by expert English-speaking local tour guides and take guests “off the beaten path on a once-in-a-lifetime immersion into the authentic flavours, sights and history of Argentina...
‘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...