Destinations
Florida Huddle Sets Records
Florida Huddle, the Sunshine State’s premier, appointment-based, travel-trade show, is sold out and ready to open today at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center. In its second year of being owned and operated by VISIT FLORIDA, Florida Huddle 2015 has set new records for participation across all sectors. “The level of participation in Florida Huddle this year signals that the state is well positioned to build on our tremendous momentum and make 2015 another record year for Florida tourism,” said VISIT FLORIDA president and CEO Will Seccombe. “With over...
Piiholo Ranch Zipline Has New QUICKjump Feature
Piiholo Ranch Zipline has added a new feature to its Canopy Tree Top course. The thrilling new “QUICKjump” gives the sensation of a “free fall” while lowering riders to the ground 15 metres below, and is perfect for all adrenaline junkies. The weight minimum for this is 25 kg and children 8-plus years are welcome. The maximum weight for the QUICKjump is 120...
Remake for Waldorf Astoria La Quinta Palm Springs
The La Quinta Resort & Club, and original Hollywood hideaway in Palm Springs, has debuted a multi-million dollar restoration befitting a legendary classic. The 1926 landmark property has been given a fresh, contemporary look while retaining its traditional glamour. The restoration encompasses upgrades of all guest casitas, starlight villas and suites as well as a re-imagined pool experience. The AAA four diamond property has 620 casitas and suites, 98 villas, 41 swimming pools, 53 hot spas, 23 tennis courts and the Spa La...
Balboa Park Marks 100 years
Balboa Park in San Diego will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year. Often referred to as the “Smithsonian of the West,” the park was initially developed with Spanish Colonial Revival architecture for the Panama-California Exposition. The year-long festival will highlight regional history through the lenses of art, commerce, culture and technology. For instance, the California Building, which houses the Museum of Man, is one of the original buildings from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. It recently began renovating to reopen its tower to the public. Visitors are now...
Fairmont Making Tracks to Austin
The Fairmont Austin, the first hotel providing direct access to the Austin Convention Center, is scheduled to open on June 3, 2017. The US$350 million concept has been carefully crafted by the project’s architect to accommodate additional upscale features reflective of Fairmont’s luxury design and service aesthetics. The Fairmont Austin broke ground on Nov. 3, 2014 and, upon completion, will feature 1,066 rooms, including Fairmont Gold, to reflect that of the finest urban hotels, offering a level of service and amenities unparalleled in the city. Extensive food & beverage...
Classic Porsche Replicas Used For Maui Drives
The Makena Beach & Golf Resort has partnered with Maui Roadster to offer four-hour or day-long rentals of professional reproductions of the iconic 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster. Makena invites visitors to drive around Maui in style and bring one of the resort's specially packed picnic basket lunches to enjoy at one of the island’s many scenic vantage points. The resort offers special rental rates, as well as packages that include the lunch, when booked through Makena's...
Up And Coming Destinations For 2015
In this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press, staff writer, Ian Stalker reports on some of Canada's top tour operators picks for the hot destinations of 2015, starting with the fact that Intrepid says tropical Central America is sizzling. Christian Wolters, who oversees Intrepid's Canadian operation, says the entire region is “picking up right now as the realities of winter kick in” and interest in that part of the world has moved beyond a well-known eco-tourism pioneer. “Central America is turning into much more than just Costa Rica for adventure seekers,” he...
PCC Opens First Phase of Hukilau Marketplace
On Oahu’s North Shore, the first phase of the Hukilau Marketplace at the Polynesian Cultural Center featuring two anchor retail stores – Laie General Store and Hapa Home Store – is now open to the public. Hukilau Marketplace is currently open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Beginning Jan. 20, the Marketplace hours will expand to 10 a.m. To 10 p.m. Admission and parking are free. The remaining phases of the Marketplace, including more than 40 retail, dining and activity providers, many with longstanding ties to Laie and the North Shore, will be open...