Destinations
Last Chance To Win DR Getaway
Transat Holidays and the Dominican Republic Tourist Board are making your winter vacation planning a little easier. Agents are invited to enter to win an all-inclusive trip for two to the 4.5 star Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana. The contest closes tomorrow so this is your last chance to enter to win this one-week vacation that includes accommodation, flights and transfers, all meals and drinks, nightly entertainment and a daily sports and activities program. Many Canadians visit the Dominican Republic each year to enjoy the tropical weather, but the small country offers...
Guitar Trail Will Have Visitors Singing
Ontario's Blue Mountain Village is getting set to host the second Mountain Music Festival, along with a Guitar Trail experience, on Sept. 6 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. This unique experience “blends Niagara Escarpment hiking with popular and eclectic music including guitar, drumming, and ukulele and bag pipes.” Headlining the event is Jane’s Party, a Toronto foursome described to have elements of Wilco and Skydiggers in their acoustic pop sound. The concert kicks off at 3 p.m. on the Village stage with seating provided for approximately 500 people. “The Guitar Trail,” says...
Turtle Bay Has New Sales Co-ordinator
Oahu's Turtle Bay Resort has welcomed Darci Lee Yamauchi to its team as its new leisure sales co-ordinator. Yamauchi has more than a decade of experience with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii, most recently serving as a sales co-ordinator for Starwood’s four Waikiki properties. She previously worked in convention services for the Sharaton Waikiki and as a guest service agent at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider. She was awarded Starwood’s Associate of the Month distinction while at the Sharaton Waikiki and the company’s Associate of the Quarter award for her work on the Waikiki...
Explore Hawaii With Trafalgar
Trafalgar is offering travellers a chance to discover the wonders of Hawaii, with its programs featuring a blend of iconic sights, personal insights and free time. Agents' clients travelling with Trafalgar will experience the many flavours of Hawaii, exploring the islands through Insider experiences with Local Experts, Be My Guest dining experiences and Local Specialties. Doug Patterson, president of Trafalgar Canada, said: “Hawaii truly is one of the most beautiful places on earth and easily accessible for Canadians. Clients travelling with Trafalgar will travel beyond the golden...
Oaxaca Has It All
The head of the Huatulco Hotel Association says the surrounding state of Oaxaca can somewhat be viewed as Mexico in a nutshell. “Oaxaca, for me, is like a mini-Mexico,” Pia Oberholzer said during a Toronto visit Thursday. “You have beaches, mountains, a lot of culture and a lot of history – pre-Hispanic and colonial history.” The Pacific-fronting resort destination of Huatulco has nine bays, three of them found in a national park and totally off limits to development, while two others have restaurants but no hotels as only limited development is permitted in...
Vancouver Skål Set To Celebrate
Skål International Vancouver will soon be celebrating its 60th anniversary at the Gramercy Grill, in the city’s attractive Kitsilano neighbourhood. Cuisine by chef Chef Dennis Huang will be paired with the best of BC VQA wines. There will be raffle prizes, a special anniversary celebration and a presentation of the club’s history. The event will take place Sept. 10, with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The fee for non-members is $60. ([email protected] ,...
End Of Summer Deals To OZ
There’s still time to catch special pricing to Australia with Air New Zealand, in an end-of-summer partnership campaign by the airline and Tourism Australia. Between them, they are offering a fare of $1,578 to any one of six cities in Australia from Vancouver, via Air New Zealand’s hub in Auckland. The campaign pricing is available until Sept. 2. Buyers get their choice of six cities in Oz -- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide and Coolangatta/The Gold Coast from the Canadian gateway of Vancouver. Air NZ is a Star Alliance partner, easing Canadian connections and baggage...
Plan, Explore, Share the Hong Kong Way
Plan, explore, share – these three words introduce the new “My HK Guide,” a web-based service at http://guide.discoverhongkong.com/ca where those planning a trip to Hong Kong can read about the region’s many offerings and plan their entire itinerary. The site, created by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), enables travellers to maximize the time they have available while in destination and to tailor their trip to their own interests. A video on the site explains how it all works and then visitors click through to “Create a Guide” to create their personalized...