Destinations
Stay in Tune With Ke Kani O Ke Kai Concert Series
Starting June 12, the sounds of some of Hawaii’s most popular performers will fill the air for the 2014 Ke Kani O Ke Kai summer concert series at the Waikiki Aquarium, presented by Outrigger Hotels and Resorts. Visitors and residents alike are invited to kick back on the beachfront lawn at the Aquarium for an evening of live entertainment and food under the stars. “Ke Kani O Ke Kai is a wonderful way to celebrate and experience Hawaiian music and culture,” says Bitsy Kelley, vice-president, corporate communications of Outrigger Enterprises Group. “It’s an honour to be a...
Hotel Zed Mixes New Tech with Retro Vibe
Finished with vibrant pops of colour on the outside and a mix of retro and modern features inside, Hotel Zed is set to become Victoria, BC’s hippest hotel and will open this month. The hotel is owned by Accent Inns and has been operating under the name The Blue Ridge Inn since the 1990s. The refurbished vintage property features a mix of high tech connectivity and retro funky features that speak of the past -- think rotary dial phones, plus media hubs in all rooms... or a record playing station and a VW Campervan for use as a...
‘7th Heaven’ at Napili Kai Beach Resort
Maui’s Napili Kai Beach Resort is offering two nights free after a five-night stay in select room categories through June 30. The landmark resort is known for its comfortable accommodations, relaxed, friendly ambiance, and spectacular setting on crescent-shaped Napili Bay. Napili Kai’s “7th Heaven” special provides the sixth and seventh night free with a stay of five paid nights at rack rates (starting at US$335 per night for valid categories). A seven-night minimum stay is required, and the special offer is valid for stays now through June 30. The “7th Heaven” offer...
April Sets New All-Time High for Tourism to Israel
A total of 341,767 tourists from around the world arrived in Israel in April, a 14% increase compared to the same period last year and a new all-time high for tourism to Israel. From Canada, a total of 20,382 tourists arrived in Israel between January and April, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year. “We are thrilled to see a continual increase in tourism to Israel throughout every month this year,” said Ami Allon, Consul for Tourism, Israel Government Tourist Office - Canada, “which attests to Israel’s growing reputation as one of the world's most unique and...
Monitoring The Situation
In this week's issue of Travel Courier, Ian Stalker reports that after last week’s military coup in Thailand – aimed at quelling more than half a year of political unrest in the hugely popular Asian country – tour operators offering the destination are hoping that things will quickly return to normal without any flare-ups of violence. The military imposed martial law May 20 and then shortly after seized power, saying it wanted to restore order to a country that has seen anti-government unrest occur in such prime tourist locales as Bangkok. Among coup measures was a...
Viking Invasion at Royal BC Museum
On its first North American stop, “Vikings: Lives Beyond the Legends” has come ashore at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria. The international exhibition is informed by recent discoveries and provides fascinating insights into the Viking era. It runs through Nov. 11. Artifacts plus interactive computer displays and hands-on activities help tell the story of the Viking people, illustrating who they really were and challenging commonly held beliefs about that period. The exhibition features more than 500 rare artifacts, including jewellery, swords, axes and...
Vegas Unveils Entertaining Security Videos
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), McCarran International Airport and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have released eight new pre-checkpoint security videos. The videos can be seen by all travellers who visit McCarran International in Las Vegas and feature some well-known entertainers, including Carrot Top, Blue Man Group, Terry Fator, Louie Anderson and more. “Our goal is to ensure we provide an unparalleled experience to each and every person that visits Las Vegas,” said Cathy Tull, senior vice-president of marketing for the LVCVA....
Fore! Pack Your Clubs for Myrtle Beach Special
Myrtle Beach’s Mystical Golf – owner and operator of The Witch, Man-O-War and The Wizard courses – has announced the “Summer 3 Play Tee Time Card” for rounds on each of its acclaimed layouts through Sept. 3. Available at Mystical Golf’s three pro shops and online for $118 p.p. (taxes not included), it features three rounds on what many call the “best 54 holes of pure golf in Myrtle Beach.” It also includes cart, complimentary lunch and two free beers. The Witch sits on 500 acres of tranquil cypress groves and wetlands teeming with flora and fauna. Tactical play is...