Destinations
VisitBritain Partners With Transat Holidays
VisitBritain has partnered with Transat Holidays to deliver a cross-Canada campaign of travel-inspiring messages supporting the great pillars of heritage, countryside and culture. The campaign showcases iconic imagery from around Great Britain including: Buckingham Palace, Hadrian’s Wall, England’s North Yorkshire, Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland and Caernarfon Castle in Wales to inspire Canadians to choose Britain for their next holiday. The majority of the activity will be in Greater Toronto, Vancouver, Quebec City, Montreal and Calgary with a small portion on the East Coast....
Mahalo Month In Hawaii
It’s nearly Mahalo Month in Hawaii – a time when travel professionals enjoy special offers and activities statewide – and Aston Hotels & Resorts is ready to celebrate by offering special deals to travel partners. From April 1 to May 31, all travel professionals, travel trade media personnel, and reservation centre agents are encouraged to stay and experience Aston Hawaii properties through exclusive “eduVacation” rates. Learn, stay and play with rates starting as low as $79 per night. Aston has an ongoing commitment to travel partners and offers year-round travel agent...
Escape With Prince Resorts
Travellers are invited to take advantage of the year-round sunshine with the “Prince Winter Escape” special package at any of the three Prince Resorts Hawaii hotels in the Hawaiian Islands. The exclusive promotion is available through April 19 at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel on Hawaii Island, the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club on Oahu and the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on Hawaii Island. HawaiianMiles and Prince Preferred members will also receive 2,500 HawaiianMiles when booking a five-night minimum stay with the “Prince Winter Escape” special offer. Details of the...
Enter The Tourist
In this week's issue of Travel Courier, Ian Stalker reports that the Hong Kong Tourism Board has a new message for international visitors that makes a point of showcasing the Pearl of the Orient's unique experiences. The HKTB's man in Canada, Michael Lim told a Toronto gathering last week that Hong Kong is home to some "very unique tours" that include its cuisine, heritage, ecology and kung fu, with the latter in part exploring famed kung fu practicioner Bruce Lee's ties with Hong Kong. "Creativity is very important to Hong Kong," Lim said of tours and festivals that visitors can...
Off The Beaten Track
Newfoundland’s charms, scenic seascapes and warm hospitality are being showcased in a new Monograms tour offered for the first time this year. Monograms has added the fun Newfoundland driving holiday to its line-up of Canadian tours. The nine-day “Newfoundland, Off the Beaten Track” tour combines the freedom of driving at your own pace with the convenience of a tested itinerary. This includes pre-booked hotels, and the services of a Local Host in St. John’s who is there to help with sightseeing, dining and shopping suggestions – even for those only interested in...
Grand Bazaar Shops Coming This Fall
Scheduled to open this fall at the entrance to Bally’s Las Vegas, Grand Bazaar Shops will be an outdoor shopping mecca that will resonate with the city’s reputation for exciting experiences. Designed as a “21st century bazaar,” Grand Bazaar Shops will be located on the Vegas Strip at Flamingo Road. It will invite visitors to explore 150-plus shops. Helping redefine the Las Vegas skyline will be a Swarovski Crystal Starburst above the store, with a midnight spectacle of lights and music. The project is being built at Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road, across from the...
Hotel Marks A New Day for Vernon
Realstar Hospitality has opened a 53-room hotel in Vernon, BC. The newly renovated 100% smoke-free hotel offers free Daybreak Café breakfast, free WiFi Internet access and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel has seen a complete overhaul to provide updated accommodations. All guest rooms offer beds with triple sheeting, 32-inch flat-screen LCD TVs, work desk, microwave, mini-fridge and kitchenette. Days Inn - Vernon is pet friendly and free parking is available for all hotel guests. It is near additional shopping and dining options. Nearby area attractions include Kalamalka Lake...
Fourth Night Free
At the Four Seasons Resorts Lanai, those wanting to spend more time exploring the island can take advantage of the resort’s Stay Longer with the Fourth Night Free promotion. The promotion provides one complimentary night to guests who book three consecutive nights at Manele Bay, with rates starting at US$459 per night. The complimentary fourth night must be used in conjunction with the initial stay, and cannot be combined with any other offer, package or promotion. A four-night minimum stay is required, and room categories are subject to...