Destinations
Princeville Makai Introduces Multi-Round Golf Passes
The acclaimed Princeville Makai Golf Club on Kauai's north shore has introduced two special programs for golfers who want to play multiple rounds on the renowned Makai Course, ranked as one of the top 100 courses in the US. Princeville Makai Golf Club offers two 2015 multi-round passes that provide substantial savings over the standard 18-hole rate ($249 at the Makai Course for prime tee times). The “Makai Unlimited Golf Pass” provides a minimum of three days of unlimited golf starting at $465 plus tax, allowing golfers to play as many holes as they can in three days on the 18-hole...
Costa Rica Out to ‘Save Canadians’
“Canadians are over-worked and under-vacationed, and we’re on a mission to restore their work-life balance,” says Alejandro Castro-Alfaro, director of marketing for the Costa Rica Tourism Board. “That’s why we have launched our 2015 tourism campaign to ‘Save the Canadians.’” Costa Rican animals are determined to give Canadians – who leave over 40 million vacation days unused every year (according to the 2013 Expedia.com Vacation Deprivation Study) – a reprieve from their vacation deprivation. Their message to Canadians: You NEED some time away – come relax in...
Mexico’s BPM Festival Sounds Out Jan. 9-18
Celebrating its eighth anniversary, The BPM Festival will make its return to Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Jan. 9-18. Since its inception, BPM has considerably increased in size and roster of global talent, establishing itself as an “essential stop on the festival circuit for all underground dance music aficionados and as an essential winter holiday.” The festival provides a distinctive opportunity for attendees to enjoy Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula in an idyllic beach setting – and dance around-the-clock. Set along the scenic landscape of the Mayan Riviera, The BPM Festival...
Whale Watching Flourishes in San Diego
San Diego's whale watching season traditionally occurs from December through April when California gray whales journey from the chilly Alaskan seas to the warm water lagoons of Baja California, Mexico – offering visitors a majestic sight as these peaceful giants of the sea glide through the water making their way south, along with other species of whales and dolphins. Several whale watching companies have expanded their range of sea outings, and visitors now have the unique opportunity to glimpse a menagerie of marine life on cruises and kayak adventures departing daily from San...
Cuba Hits Three-Million Mark
The Ministry of Tourism of Cuba and The Cuba Tourist Board report that on Dec. 30, the Caribbean nation reached the record number of three million tourists for the first time. According to officials, the milestone is the result of the hard work of all industry partners, including tour operators, travel agents, media, airlines and hotel...
Escape Winter and Win a Trip to St. Pete/Clearwater
Want to spend winter on one of America's top-rated beaches? Travel Courier and Visit St. Pete/Clearwater are once again teaming up to offer Canadian travel agents a chance to win a spectacular week-long vacation in St. Pete/Clearwater, Florida. The Gulf-side communities offer steady sun, top-rated powder-white beaches, lively restaurants, eclectic shops and historic neighbourhoods with plenty of coastal character. And one lucky agent will win a one-week holiday for two including round-trip airfare to Tampa International Airport from a Canadian WestJet gateway, seven-night stay at the...
The Chicago Dog Comes to Maui
2015 will mark many firsts for Hawaii visitors, but near the top of the list will be visiting Hank’s Haute Dogs new Maui location at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. Sheraton has partnered with innovative restauranteur Henry “Hank” Adaniya to bring acclaimed Hank’s Haute Dogs to Black Rock on Ka'anapali Beach, Maui. The beachfront Maui location will feature some of Hank’s most popular “dogs,” including the Portuguese sausage Hawaiian dog as well as the Chicago dog and signature dipping sauces. “Hank’s is about never tasting winter again, life on the beach, dog...
Mob Museum Set to Debut Audio Tours
For the first time, Las Vegas' The Mob Museum, The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, will make audio tours available to its visitors, starting in February. Recorded in English, Spanish, Mandarin and Portuguese, the tours will enable the museum to speak to a wider audience, including the growing number of international visitors that travel to Las Vegas each year. “We have always planned to add audio tours and a grant from the City of Las Vegas’ Centennial Commission made doing so possible,” explained Geoff Schumacher, director of content, The Mob Museum....