Destinations
Uniworld Introduces Newest Destination – India
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled the newest addition to its collection of boutique river cruises and tours – “India’s Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges” from New Delhi to Kolkata – set to debut in January 2016. The 12-night itinerary includes seven nights onboard the new all-suite Ganges Voyager II. For the five-night land portion of the itinerary, accommodations are provided at the award-winning Oberoi Hotels and Resorts Collection, including The Oberoi, New Delhi; The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra; and The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur. “India is one of the...
Ancient Navigators Get Focus at Astronomy Center
Astronomy meets Hawaiian culture at the Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii in Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii. There, interactive exhibits, a planetarium show and special Wayfinding Talks with navigators reveal how voyagers utilized the earth, sea and sky to get to their destination. Outside in the Native Garden, guests can learn about the “canoe plants” that were brought to the Hawaiian Islands by the early settlers to propagate in their new...
Thermea Spa Coming to Winnipeg
Opening late this summer, the Thermea spa (from Quebec-based Le Nordik spa brand) brings the first Scandinavian-style retreat to Winnipeg's spa scene. Visitors can warm up in the Finnish sauna or Norwegian steam bath, dip under a cold water fall or into an icy pool, and then settle in to the relaxation lounge. The $9.5 million Thermea will be open year round, which in Winnipeg means a different experience with each season. Thermea is close to downtown, set in the forest of Fort...
Churchill Exhibit Features Polar Bears
The new “Journey to Churchill” exhibit is now open at the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Manitoba, setting a new world standard for Arctic zoo shows. The sprawling 10-acre permanent exhibit showcases Northern Manitoba, allowing visitors to connect with arctic species and landscapes in three distinct zones, including a boreal forest-like Wapusk Lowlands and Churchill Coast, offering a re-creation of the famous northern Manitoba town. But Gateway to the Arctic’s showcase piece is the Sea Ice Passage, an underwater viewing tunnel for watching polar bears and ringed seals frolic in...
RIU Expands In Aruba
RIU Hotels & Resorts will open its second hotel on Aruba on Oct. 11 – the luxury Riu Palace Antillas. The new resort, located next to the Riu Palace Aruba right on Palm Beach, will be the first on the island exclusively for those over 18 to offer all-inclusive 24-hour service. Guests will be able to enjoy the RIU All Inclusive 24-hour program, as well as luxury services only available at the Riu Palace Adults Only hotels, such as a welcome glass of cava, concierge service, 24-hour room service and free WiFi throughout the hotel. The modern interior design of the Riu Palace...
Insight Gets Festive
Insight Vacations is inviting travellers to enjoy the best of off-season Europe at costs of up to 24% less than when choosing to travel during peak times. Additionally, clients booking and paying in full by Oct. 31 will benefit from Insight’s Early Payment Discount of up to $478 per couple. “Our Christmas Markets program has continued to be a hit with our guests who enjoy travelling to Europe in the wintertime,” said Insight president Cris David. “Not only does Europe transform with twinkling lights, fragrant aromas and charming market stalls, guests can enjoy milder...
Finding the Future of Travel at FTE
The next Future Travel Experience conference is set for Sept. 24-26 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Resort. With many new innovations for 2014, this global forum for travel industry stakeholders focuses on the end-to-end travel process and assesses how every aspect of the passenger experience can be improved. Hosted again by the progressive McCarran International Airport, the event will deliver learning and networking platform through workshops, “On the Ground” and “Up in the Air” conferences, airport tours, the FTE Awards ceremony and an exhibition program. More than...
Golf Is Gold In Myrtle Beach
Mystical Golf – owner and operator of Myrtle Beach's The Witch, Man-O-War and The Wizard courses – has announced its “Gold” and “Silver” stay-and-play packages ideal for Grand Strand golf vacations. Starting at $258 (per person, taxes included), the Gold Package features three rounds with cart on each of The Witch, The Wizard and Man-O-War; three night's lodging in three-bedroom golf villas (four beds); free extra fourth round on any Mystical Golf course; complimentary iHOP breakfast daily; free steak dinner at Logan’s Roadhouse (includes non-alcoholic beverages, taxes);...