Destinations
Get the Goods on Ecuador
As part of the “All You Need is Ecuador” campaign, Ecuador has a new destination webinar series to highlight its tourism products. The series is targeted to travel agents and will be offered in English and French. The seminars will be held monthly for the remainder of 2014, each highlighting a different aspect of Ecuador: Andes, Amazon, Galapagos and Pacific Coast. The first webinars are scheduled for July 21 and 22 and will focus on the Tren Crucero. Tren Crucero webinars will last from 30 to 45 minutes over the course of two days. The July 21 one will be at 9 a.m. in...
Globus Unveils 2015 South & Central America Lineup
For clients looking to book an out-of-the-ordinary vacation, Globus is sure to deliver next year – such as taking a dugout canoe through a rainforest and spending a day with a local tribe, or strolling in the Galápagos Islands to see prehistoric animals that exist nowhere else. These experiences and more are available on eight 2015 Globus Latin America itineraries, featuring destinations as diverse as Costa Rica (pictured), Guatemala and Panama, as well Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Peru. Globus is also showcasing a new 13-day Patagonia: Journey to the End of the World...
World Waterpark’s New Attraction One Big Ball of Fun
World Waterpark’s newest attraction in Edmonton is, in all respects, a ball. Hurricane, which opened last weekend in the southwest corner of the park, is an inflatable ball within a ball that contains water and rotates, creating a slippery, but smooth ride often described as a “cross between a waterfall and rollercoaster” and “the world’s longest waterslide.” Hurricane is a Fishpipe, the world’s first rotating barrel ride, created and manufactured by Outdoor Gravity, a New Zealand company. The attraction is the first of its kind to be installed in Canada and is only...
Kids Zip for Half Price with Skyline Eco-Adventures
Skyline Eco-Adventures Haleakala Maui is offering kids 17 and under a chance to “Zip” for 50% off the regular rate. The offer is valid for tours through Sept. 30. To book this promotional rate, call 1-808-878-8400. With the promotion, one child aged eight to 17 receives 50% off the regular rate of $119.95 for each paid adult on Skyline's Haleakala, Maui...
Cuba Cruise Offers Early Bird Discount
Cuba Cruise is offering travellers a 20% off Early Bird Discount, valid for bookings made up until July 31. Cuba Cruise, which launched in January 2013, offers seven-night circumnavigation sailings around Cuba. Guests can marvel at the famous Tropicana Cabaret in Havana, tour Fidel Castro’s childhood home near Holguin, savour a Cuba Libre on a historic palace rooftop in Cienfuegos, or enjoy a good book on the ship’s sun deck. “Our mission, first and foremost, is to help travellers discover the magic of Cuba,” says Dugald Wells, Cuba Cruise president. “We invite families,...
The Cayman Islands Appoint New Director of Tourism
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism has appointed a new director of tourism, Rosa Harris. Based in Grand Cayman, Harris assumed the post on July 1 and has had a long history with the department and within the tourism industry of the Cayman Islands. “I am very pleased that such a qualified individual as Mrs. Harris has been identified for the role of director of tourism," commented Minister of Tourism Moses Kirkconnell. "During her tenure with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, Mrs. Harris has played an integral role in many of the department's successful endeavours and...
West Coast Travel Gets New Access Hike
BC’s iconic West Coast Trail, a challenging trek along the west coast of Vancouver Island, now has a new access trail for easier entries and exits. The new hike is located at Nitinat Narrows, at roughly the halfway point of the West Coast Trail, which itself runs between Port Renfrew at the southern end and Bamfield in the north. Hikes on the West Coast Trail generally take at least five days to complete, often more at a less strenuous pace. The new access trail allows hikers to do just half of the daunting hike, or to exit the West Coast Trail in case of injury, foul weather or...
Aqua Introduces Kauai Shores
Aqua Hotels & Resorts has introduced the former Kauai Sands Hotel as the Kauai Shores, an Aqua hotel. Following a $10 million renovation, the refurbished property will offer a beachfront, resort-like experience with stylish guest areas and convenient amenities. Centrally located in the heart of Kapaa, the two-storey, low-rise hotel features 200 guest rooms and two outdoor swimming pools spread across six acres of lush tropical lawns and gardens. To celebrate the debut of Kauai Shores, Aqua is offering an introductory special of 15% off stays through Sept. 30. Ask for promo code:...