Destinations
Lighting the Way at Grouse Mountain
Grouse Mountain gets the nod as Vancouver’s signature local ski mountain, with its wide main runs brightly lit and widely visible. It is just 14 km from downtown Vancouver and is the nearest of the city’s three ski mountains. That spectre has been improved with the installation of LED lights that shine on previously dark trails at night, including the expert Blazes run. Grouse Mountain’s base chalet and ski lifts are reached on the Skyride gondola. At the top are 26 runs serviced by four primary chairlifts. Grouse also features freestyle terrain parks, 10 km of groomed...
Save on Flames Games With Westin Calgary
The Westin Calgary invites guests to enjoy an evening of NHL hockey with the Calgary Flames. The overnight package includes two home game tickets to see the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The package is priced from $305, based on double occupancy. The hotel also has a “Park and Stay” offer that features rates from $129 per night and includes free parking in the self-parking underground lot – a value of $19 per night. The offer is valid for Friday and Saturday arrivals with a maximum three-night...
Sunwing Goes Daily, YYZ-YVR
Sunwing Airlines is already gearing up for warmer weather with the reintroduction of its domestic flying schedule for summer 2015, which will be the 10th season that the airline has offered direct flights across the country. In addition to three regular flights connecting Toronto with Newfoundland, Sunwing is increasing its program to introduce a daily service between Toronto and Vancouver for the first time throughout summer 2015. Operating between May 6 and Sept. 10, the new daily Toronto-Vancouver connection – onboard Boeing 737-800 aircraft – will make it even easier for...
Stay and Play
Mystical Golf – owner and operator of The Witch, Man-O-War and The Wizard courses and hailed as the “best 54 holes of golf in Myrtle Beach” – has two stay-and-play packages ideal for March “golf buddy” getaways. From March 5-29, the three-day Gold Package starts at $109 (per person, per day, taxes included) and includes three rounds with a cart on each of The Witch, The Wizard and Man-O-War; 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 (includes...
Jade Hosts Japan Fam
Jade Tours, United Airlines and City of Tokyo Tourism are hosting a six-night familiarization trip to Japan, March 2-9. The trip includes return flights from major Canadian gateways to Tokyo and Osaka-Narita flight with interline partner; superior or deluxe accommodations in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, tours, transfers, train tickets and most meals. Tour highlights include Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji Market, Asakusa Temple, Mt Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto/Nara and a walking tour in Osaka. The cost is $1,650 (inclusive of taxes), double occupancy. Due to limited space, the fam is limited to one...
Japengo Serves Up Valentine’s Special
Chef Jon Matsubara from Japengo, located in the Ewa Tower on the third floor in Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, is inviting visitors to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special romantic dinner available all weekend Feb. 13, 14, and 15 from 5:30 p.m. To 10 p.m. The four-course $96 prix fixe menu includes Chilled Oyster and Caviar Shooter, Japengo Chirashi, a choice of Filet Mignon with Foie Gras or Dungeness Crab with Lobster Tail Orzotto, and a dessert buffet filled with a collection of decadent chocolates and sweets. Coursed wine pairings are also available for purchase...
WestJet Expands Halifax Service
WestJet is expanding its service from Halifax Stanfield International Airport with the release of its 2015 summer schedule, making official – WestJet Encore is now serving Canadians coast to coast. “Halifax is at the core of our service increase across Atlantic Canada, now marking WestJet Encore’s presence from coast to coast,” said Ferio Pugliese, president, WestJet Encore. “Within two years of the launch of WestJet Encore, and with the support of our guests and the hard work of WestJetters across the country, we will have grown from two aircraft serving five cities in...
Israel Tourism Soars
It seems Americans are falling for the Holy Land as, “2014 broke the record for American tourism to Israel,” reports Uri Steinberg, Israel Tourism Commissioner for North America. “While the increase is modest over 2013,” Steinberg continued, “it is a considerable achievement in light of the troubles that affected our region during the summer of 2014,” he said. Steinberg went on to explain that he believes many Americans see Israel as a '”bucket-list, must-see” destination, for whom, he continued, “it's not a matter of 'if' to visit Israel, but 'when.'” The US...