Destinations
Group Bookings Earn Discount
Those who book a corporate group of 10 rooms or more with Aston Hotels & Resorts will receive a 10% credit back to use for their organization, or donate to a non-profit of their choice. The savings can be applied to the cost of catering, planning a team building activity or organizing a corporate retreat. Aston Hotels & Resorts offers one-, two- and three-bedroom suites at condominium resorts that allow groups to save money by accommodating more people per room at no extra...
Visitors Help Plant Koa Trees
Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods has launched forest tree planting tours, inviting guests to walk in the footsteps of Hawaiian royalty and make a meaningful contribution to the restoration of Hawaii’s first koa tree Legacy Forest. Each guest is invited to plant a special koa tree seedling, as part of a guided tour through the area’s rich culture and history. Located on the slopes of the Maunakea volcano, this historic site was once a majestic koa forest and the personal property of King Kamehameha the Great. Tour rates range from US$110 for 1.5 hours to US$180 for three...
FLL Set For Expansion
Air-sea travellers will find Port Everglades a little more convenient later this year when a second runway at neighbouring Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) opens in September. The new 2,400-metre runway will help improve flight times and reduce delays at FLL, one of the fastest growing airports in the US and a major hub for low-cost domestic carriers. In addition, FLL’s Terminal 4 will expand from 10 to 14 gates, with increased concession choices for passengers. “Our airport and seaport are within two miles of each other, which is wonderful for cruise...
March Travel Hot Spots
In anticipation of the rush for spring getaways, the travel experts at Cheapflights.ca asked its data team to see which destinations jumped in popularity for Canadians looking to travel in March, and the five destinations to make Cheapflights.ca’s Top 5 March Travel Hot Spots are all southern destinations with warmer temperatures and plenty to do. Whether planning travel for March Break, a grad trip, or simply a much needed getaway, Canadians were paying more attention than usual to the top five hot spots below. They are, in order, the destinations that saw the biggest surges in...
Japan Now Epic
Vail Resorts, Inc. has expanded its epic partnership to one of the snowiest and most celebrated ski resorts in the world – Niseko, Japan. The new partnership represents the first Asian partner for the company, adding even more significance to the best valued pass in the snow sports industry. Epic Pass holders have the opportunity to experience unlimited and unrestricted skiing and riding at the best of the US, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Canyons, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood, and now five complimentary consecutive days at Niseko,...
Solstice Masts Clipped To Clear Lions Gate Bridge
One of the bigger cruise ships on the seas will soon make its way to Vancouver for the first time -- after getting some corrective surgery on its tallest masts. The Celebrity Solstice is scheduled to sail on the Alaska route from Vancouver this summer, bringing its capacity of 2,850 passengers into the waters of Burrard Inlet for docking at the Canada Place cruise ship terminal. It had previously been prevented from doing so by masts that would have made contact with the Lions Gate Bridge. Those masts have been altered to allow the ship to pass under the...
No-Charge Tuesdays
Storm season on the west coast of Vancouver Island is at its most scenic on the beaches near Tofino, and one of the top places to stroll the windswept sand is at the Long Beach Lodge. Guests can lower the price of a visit by booking a three-night stay that includes a Tuesday night, because that night will be free. Other nights will be at seasonal rates starting at $199/night for a standard lodge room, with rates rising from there for deluxe beachfront lodge rooms and Rainforest Cottages from $329 per night. The deal is available until March...
Christians Rally Behind Egypt
The Egyptian Tourism Authority reports a worldwide Christian women’s association has organized a worship celebration for Egypt on March 7. The Women’s World Day Prayers, which dates back to 1812, reports the service of the celebration is written by Egyptian women under the theme of “Streams in the desert.” “They will introduce their country on a human scale as they live,” says the tourism authority. “More than 170 countries around the world and 2,000 communities across Canada will gather on the World Day of Prayer to pray and act in solidarity with the people of...