Destinations
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...
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...