Destinations
Redeem Points For Stays
Travellers headed to Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club can now use their Vacation Club Points to redeem nights at Travaasa Hana hotel, as part of a newly announced partnership between the Travaasa Hana and the Marriott Maui Ocean Club in Lahaina. The Travaasa Hana is a famous boutique resort located at the end of the Road to Hana on the rugged southeast coast of Maui. Rates at Travaasa Hana start at 1,000 Vacation Club points per night for a Garden Suite or 1,500 points per night for a Sea Ranch Cottage. Travaasa Hana will provide a complimentary upgrade to the next room category to...
Barbados Hits The Road
The Barbados Tourism Authority is holding its Ontario Road Show receptions in Ontario this month, providing an update on what’s new on the island and on upcoming festivals. Windsor will be visited March 17, London and Oakville March 18, Markham March 19, Ajax March 20 and Etobicoke March 21. Some receptions are in the afternoon and others in the evening. Each will have a reception, presentation and prizes. For more, call 1-888-Barbados or e-mail [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]...
Montreal-Vegas Now Daily with Air Canada rouge
Air Canada rouge has launched daily non-stop service between Montreal and Las Vegas. rouge has also entered into a partnership with Quebec’s renowned Cirque du Soleil and their Las Vegas shows and will soon be selling show tickets through the Buy Onboard program. The airline’s inaugural flight was celebrated with free tickets to Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil for everyone onboard. Through March 28, flights between Montreal and Las Vegas will be operated using Airbus A319 aircraft with double daily service Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Effective March 29, the route will be flown...
Aston Waikiki Has New Look
Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel has rolled out a fresh new look across its 645 guest rooms and suites that is inspired by the contemporary cool of Waikiki and the natural beauty of Hawaii. Each room features a palette of soft brown and gold colours that highlights stunning new photography of Hawaii landmarks, including the nearby Diamond Head crater and iconic beach scenes. Enhancements have been made in the bathroom and near the lanai, improving storage and functionality. These include a new bathroom mirror and shelving, as well as a high-top table by the lanai for soaking up the scenery of...
VoX To Rep Panama
VoX International is now the Panama Tourist Board’s Canadian representative. Toronto-based VoX will handle all public relations, marketing and sales development for the tourist board in this country. “We are thrilled to have been chosen as the Panama Tourist Board’s official representation office in Canada. Panama’s excellent location contributes to a wide range of travel options for Canadians, it’s about a four-hour flight from Toronto to the sub-tropical destination” said Susan Webb, president of VoX International. “In Panama, adventure is around every corner....
Aloft Set For Western Debut
The Aloft brand will make its Western Canada debut this April in Calgary. Aloft Calgary University will be the third Aloft in Canada and one of the brand’s first conversion projects. The hotel, conveniently located next to the University of Calgary, its popular McMahon Stadium, as well as just steps from the city’s Light Rail Transit line, will feature 143 loft-like rooms, featuring the brand’s signature platform bed, walk-in shower and custom bath amenities by Bliss Spa. Other amenities include free WiFi, plug & play charging stations and links to the guest room’s...
Goway Takes The Scenic Route To Sydney
Goway’s new Australia tour rides the Spirit of Queensland to Sydney. Two highlights of any Australia vacation come together in this unique Island Tracks trip. Passengers climb aboard the all new Spirit of Queensland rail service in Cairns for their journey to Fraser Island. Weaving through coastal hinterland, the trip includes a stop at the Whitsunday Islands, southern gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. A short flight later, three nights in cosmopolitan Sydney completes the adventure. The Spirit of Queensland first launched in October, supplementing the existing Tilt Train and...
Book & Music Festival Coming To Honolulu Hale
Visitors can experience the finest of Hawaii's contemporary culture at the Hawaii Book & Music Festival, scheduled for May 3 and 4. Held on the Frank F. Fashi Grounds at Honolulu Hale, the free event celebrates and honours books, storytelling and music in a way that is fun, accessible and memorable for people of all ages, backgrounds and...