Destinations
Sea to Sky Gondola Set to Open Mid-May
Soon to open on May 16 is the Sea to Sky Gondola, just off the Sea to Sky Hwy. near Squamish, between Vancouver and Whistler. It will give guests the opportunity to scale heights of nearly 900 metres in 10 minutes to a rocky shoulder above the waters of Howe Sound and the cliff face of the Stawamus Chief. Views will take in tumbling Shannon Falls and soaring mountains on all sides, making this a must-do excursion. Day tickets include one round trip ride to the summit, accessing interpretive loops, the Summit Lodge, a climbing/hiking trail network, the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge and...
Smiles Year-Round
In this week's issue of Canadian Travel Press, executive editor, Bob Mowat reports that the Canadian travel trade is going to be hearing a lot more about Ireland in 2014 and beyond as the destination finds itself with a wealth of air access and a host of opportunities that will allow it to take its tourism activities in the Canadian market to the next level. A host of new air services -- both year-round and seasonal -- are coming on stream in 2014, including the arrival of Aer Lingus after an absence of 35 years. The Irish carrier launched year-round service between Toronto and Dublin...
Surf Experience Day Set for May 18
Mauli Ola Foundation invites visitors to its annual Surf Experience Day in Waikiki on May 18 from 8:30 a.m. to noon near the Duke Kahanamoku Statue facing Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. Hawaiian surfing legend, 2000 World Champion of Surfing, and six times Triple Crown Champion, Sunny Garcia, will host the event. Garcia and other surf pros will devote the morning to surfing with local keiki with Cystic Fibrosis -- the ocean water which is high in saline is a natural therapy aide for the lungs. “It’s a huge honour to host this event for Mauli Ola -- it’s a breath...
Xi’an Introduces 72-Hour Visa-Free Policy
Xi’an, home to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors (pictured), is the latest Chinese city to launch a 72-hour visa-free stay policy. The policy allows transit passengers to enter Xi’an, Shaanxi’s capital city, for up to 72 hours without a visa. Xi’an is the eighth city in China to allow this new policy, joining Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenyang and Dalian. Tourism officials hope that the visa-free allowances will boost tourism to these areas of...
Punta Cana Airport to Get New Terminal
In preparation for increased demand, the Punta Cana Group has announced that a new terminal is being added at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) with capacity to receive the largest passenger airliner in the world, the double-deck Airbus A380. The new terminal at PUJ will have seven doors and will have capacity to receive up to 26 airplanes simultaneously. It will be air-conditioned and offer indoor deplaning. Punta Cana International Airport is the ninth largest in travel volume in Latin America. In 2013, it moved five million passengers, including 2.5 million non-residents....
New Costa Rica Documentary Available
The Goose with the Golden Eggs: Tourism on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast is both provocative and informative, as it examines the impacts of different models of coastal tourism in Costa Rica, from small-scale eco-lodges and a sustainable mid-sized resort to large-scale resorts, vacation homes, and cruise ships along the northern Pacific Coast. The film features interviews with Margarita Penon, Costa Rica's former First Lady and member of Congress, as well as with other government officials, tourism experts, and residents of coastal communities who are affected by Costa Rica's tourism...
Discover The Wonders Of South Australia
If you've got clients who want to see wildlife up close, then suggest South Australia and a visit to one of its National Parks which teem with iconic creatures in their natural habitat. The state's remarkable landscapes offer unparalleled wildlife encounters on Kangaroo Island and in the Flinders Ranges and Gawler Ranges regions. Here's a quick primer on what South Australia has to offer: Kangaroo Island - Flinders Chase National Park, SA -- The enduring appeal of Kangaroo Island, a quick 20-minute flight from Adelaide, is its rugged beauty and abundant wildlife. One-third of the...
Goway Takes China Travel Beyond the Ordinary
Goway Travel is experiencing a surge in requests from agents who have clients returning to China for a second or third visit. Typically clients are looking to experience areas outside of the major cities, as well as Tibet. Whilst the “Big Five” attractions of China (Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin and the Yangtze River) can be experienced in a two-week vacation, there is much more to explore in China. Goway’s experts have travelled throughout China to create itineraries that suit the second or third time visitor to give them a totally different, yet still enriching,...