Destinations
Exploring Hawaii by Yacht
From November through April, Hawaii-bound travellers can explore four Hawaiian Islands – Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai – by yacht on a week-long cruise with small ship cruise line Un-Cruise Adventures. Cruises sail one way between Hawaii, the Big Island and Molokai or reverse aboard the 36-guest Safari Explorer. With an aft swim step and a full complement of water sports equipment, guests aboard the Explorer can enjoy the freedom of water exploration. Kayak through a lava tube or nearby volcanic cliffs. Jump in a skiff to look for whales or other marine life. Watch dolphins off...
New Canadian LVCVA Team Introduced
Charmaine Singh, president, Connect Worldwide Canada, has announced Afra Davis, David Han and Marsha Mowers as the Canadian team for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor’s Authority. Davis is the LVCVA Canada’s Western representative, operating out of Vancouver. She brings more than 15 years of sales and customer service experience, most recently with WestJet Vacations. She has also held positions at Meridian Holidays, Infinity Holidays, and Cathay Pacific Han is the representative (Eastern and Ontario) and has worked with ConnectWorldWide Canada office since 2012, where he...
Natural Tobago Unveiled
Tracy Davidson-Celestine (second from left) promises that nature-lovers will be in their element in Tobago. Davidson-Celestine, with the island's Division of Tourism & Transportation, told a Toronto audience Wednesday that Tobago is “116 square miles of pristine beauty.” Its attributes include its having over 20 beaches, the largest brain coral in the Western Hemisphere, something divers will be able to appreciate, and the oldest rainforest in the Western Hemisphere, with that rainforest having dozens of bird species. Tobago is working on a Heritage Trail program that will...
ExploreGB Set for February
Tourism Ireland has signed up as a key partner for ExploreGB, VisitBritain’s new annual flagship international event, which will debut at Ascot Racecourse in London, England in February. The aim of ExploreGB is to showcase Britain and the island of Ireland to international buyers, resulting in additional itineraries and brochure pages. British and Irish tourism suppliers and destinations attending the event will have the opportunity to meet and do business with up to 250 carefully selected international travel buyers from over 37 countries, including Canada. Tourism Ireland joins...
Bay Club Gets a US$1.2 Million Makeover
San Diego's Bay Club Hotel & Marina will soon complete a US$1.2 million makeover. The renovations include remodeling of all rooms to match the hotel's nautical theme and upgrades in the lobby, meeting and banquet venues, including the dining room areas. The hotel bar now offers a waterfront view from every...
Get Lucky With Transat, Dominican Republic
A lucky travel agent and a companion can win a trip to Punta Cana courtesy of Transat Holidays and the Dominican Republic. The tour operator and the Dominican Republic's tourist board have joined forces to launch a contest that offers an all-inclusive trip for two to the 4.5-star Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana, with the prize including return airfare from the winner's city of residence, transfers and a week's stay in the all-inclusive resort. “Canadians just love Punta Cana,” says Cossette Garcia, director of the Dominican Republic Tourist Promotion Office in Montreal....
Home2 Suites by Hilton Opens in Canada
Home2 Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s mid-tier, all-suite hotel brand designed for modern business travellers and extended stay guests, has announced the opening of its 37th hotel, Home2 Suites by Hilton West Edmonton. This is the brand’s second international property and first in Canada. The hotel also showcases Hilton Worldwide’s continued commitment to expanding its footprint in the market with the company recently opening its 100th Canadian property. The property was constructed utilizing pre-fabricated structural steel studs for the building’s framework instead of...
Pedal Power Around Honolulu, North Shore
As a new form of sightseeing in Hawaii, Portland-based Pedal Bike Tours has opened Pedal Hawaii in Waikiki, offering bike rentals and tours of Honolulu and the North Shore. The tours are designed for novice riders. On them, visitors can explore and experience local sites and culture by bike, while gaining an insider’s perspective of the island’s hidden gems. Pedal Hawaii has two tours to choose from, as well as bicycle rentals by the hour, day and...