Destinations
Northern Lights Maximized by Nat Hab Aurora Pods
Natural Habitat Adventures (Nat Hab) has announced the Aurora Pod as its latest innovation for viewing the Northern Lights. The custom-built structure features geometric glass construction (from waist-height up), is fully heated and equipped with reclining chairs for a 360-degree, unobstructed view of the lights. The installation is in place just outside of Churchill, MB, which is amongst the best places to view the lights. Nat Hab’s guests will also enjoy evening viewing at the Tundra Lodge, situated on the edge of the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. It has warm, comfortable...
Three Million And Counting
In this week's digital edition of Travel Courier, staff writer, Ian Stalker reports that Cuba's tourist trade has entered 2015 riding high, with the Caribbean country seeing over three million tourists visit in 2014 – the first time annual visitations have topped the three-million mark – and the tantalizing prospect of a massive upsurge in visitors looming. Cuba's Ministry of Tourism and the Cuba Tourist Board announced last week that Cuba's tourist trade hit the three-million figure Dec. 30, attributing the development to “the hard and intense work of all our industry...
Monograms Adds Iceland Stopover
Monograms has introduced an “Iceland Stopover” program, giving travellers a perfect way to get a taste of the European country. Travellers can choose to break their journey either on the way to Europe or on the way home, and enjoy two night's accommodation in Reykjavik at the four-star Icelandair Reykjavik Marina Hotel. The city package also includes buffet breakfast daily, a half-day guided sightseeing tour, a special inside visit to the Hallgrimskirka Church and the services of a local host who can help with sightseeing, dining and shopping. “There’s no doubt that Iceland...
KapohoKine Adventures Earns Sustainable Tourism Certificate
KapohoKine Adventures, a premier tour operator on Hawaii island, has been awarded a Sustainable Tourism Certification by the Hawaii Ecotourism Association, following the completion of an inspection of the company’s programs and practices. The certification is granted to tour operators that demonstrate a commitment to protecting Hawaii’s natural environment and culture through the promotion of responsible travel. For instance, operators must make a minimum of two contributions to both a conservation outcome and to the local community over the past 12 months. KapohoKine Adventures...
Free Israel Webinar Set for Jan. 14
Israel is everything you didn't expect. Yes, it's the Holy Land, but it's also one of the most lucrative, modern and dynamic travel destinations on earth. The Israel Government Tourist Office - Canada (IGTO) invites you to register and participate in an upcoming educational webinar that will take place on Jan. 14, 1 p.m. EST, hosted by Baxter Travel Media. As an added incentive, agents registering and logging on as participants will be entered to win a trip for two to Israel sponsored by EL AL Israel Airlines and Dan Hotels. This Israel webinar will expose participants to a...
Florida Huddle Set To Shine
Organizers are gearing up for the annual Florida Huddle, which is set for Jan. 14 to Jan. 16 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center. Huddle has been in major expansion mode again following years of dwindling fortunes, including the total pullout of the state’s major theme parks. With all major players back in the fold, the second edition of the trade show under Visit Florida ownership promises to be bigger and better than ever, according to its logistical chief. The first Huddle coordinated by Visit Florida in January 2014 saw a year-over-year 14% boost in qualified buyers...
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...