Destinations
Sunshine Flights From Sunwing
Sunwing is launching direct, non-stop flights from Ottawa to St. Petersburg/Clearwater beginning Dec. 18, 2014. The weekly service offers Thursday departures aboard a Boeing 737-800 aircraft that will accommodate 189 passengers. With the addition of the new service, Ottawa becomes the third Canadian city to benefit from a direct, non-stop service to the region after Toronto and Halifax. Noah Lagos, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport director commented: “We are excited to add another international destination with Sunwing Airlines and make it easier for Canadians from Ottawa to...
Tussauds Unveils Marvel Super Heroes 4D Experience
Madame Tussauds Hollywood in California recently unveiled its biggest expansion since opening five years ago. Some of Marvel’s best-loved Super Heroes are brought to life in the all-new interactive themed area, featuring realistic wax figures and an all new Marvel Super Heroes 4D film experience. Visitors are invited to come “meet” and take pictures with Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Tony Stark, Wolverine and Spider-Man. The highlight of the experience is a fully animated 4D cinema attraction, complete with high impact special effects from water and wind to tremours that...
New 49ers Stadium Open
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California is the new home of the San Francisco 49ers and hosted its first event last month. The US$1.2 billion stadium, just minutes from San Jose – the Capital of Silicon Valley – now serves as one of the world’s best outdoor sports and entertainment venues featuring 1.85 million square feet. It seats approximately 68,500 people and offers 165 luxury suites and 8,500 club seats. According to officials, its “green, technically savvy design is perfect for groups who want to play responsibly – not only sports wise, but from a business...
Recommendation Lifted
The United States State Department has lifted its recommendation that Americans "consider deferring non-essential travel to Israel," announced on July 21 during the recent Operation Protective Edge conflict with Hamas. Uri Steinberg, Israel Tourism Commissioner, North America, commented: "This is excellent news, and while tourism has already begun to rebound in the wake of the end of the conflict, this will add additional impetus." 2013 was the all-time record year for tourism to Israel, and the first half of 2014 soared even higher. "Not surprisingly, tourism suffered during July...
Give Peace A Chance
All tour operators are saying about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is give peace a chance, reports staff writer, Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. A tenuous ceasefire in Ukraine appeared to be holding (at press time), leading to hopes that months of fighting between Ukraine government forces and pro-Russian rebels that has raised tensions between the West and Russia has ended. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada isn't telling Canadians to avoid Ukraine, although it does say that the Crimea and other parts of the country should be...
Vail Reaches New Heights
High elevation energy, world-class DJ entertainment and the ultimate mountaintop nightclub experience returns to Colorado's Vail Mountain as the resort welcomes back Décimo for six exclusive nights during the 2014-2015 winter season. Last winter, Vail Mountain re-imagined the nightclub experience in the Colorado Rocky Mountains with Décimo when it debuted on March 4 to a sold-out crowd. Located at 3,124 metres above sea level, Décimo featured three-time Grammy nominee, DJ, producer and artist Paul Oakenfold. This winter, visitors can take Gondola One in Vail Village to new...
Cleanse and Rejuvenate at Dragonfly Ranch
Guests who book a week or more at the award-winning Dragonfly Ranch B&B on the Big Island of Hawaii by Nov. 1 will receive a free “Clean Burn Shape” 10-day cleanse. Valued at $150, the program can help individuals healthily shed up to three kilos in 10 days. The voucher for the treatment can be used while staying at the ranch or reserved for later use. Also on offer is eco-spa pampering like an infrared sauna, labyrinth walk and lomilomi (massage technique)...
VAG Showcases Permanent Collection
The Vancouver Art Gallery has unveiled two exhibitions that represent the strength of its permanent collection, showcasing almost 250 works. “Painted Past: A History of Canadian Painting” offers a rare chance to experience a survey of Canadian historical painting (c.1810-1970) from the permanent collection, with works by artists like Emily Carr, Lawren Harris and David Milne. “On Stage: Recent Acquisitions” features a selection of works that have entered the Gallery’s permanent collection over the past four years, including works by Ken Lum, Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun and...