Destinations
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...
Canadians Love St. Maarten
After experiencing a significant spike in North American passenger traffic in the first half of last year, St. Maarten has reported its best year ever for Canadian tourism with an overall 14.5% increase in visitor arrivals from Canada during 2013 compared to 2012. The island is also the fastest growing Caribbean destination, according to a study done by Expedia. The figures reveal that St. Maarten continues to prove itself as a preferred destination for travellers in North America and around the world. The Princess Juliana International Airport saw a total of 554,858 arrivals in...
Jumbo Glacier Resort Derailed
It’s touted as the next great four-season resort for British Columbia, but construction of Jumbo Glacier Resort is not yet a sealed deal. The mega-resort has done extensive planning over the past two decades for its construction in the Purcell Mountain range near the town of Invermere and many approvals hurdles have been cleared. But the aboriginal rights of the local First Nations have recently been raised in protest to the resort. The Ktunaxa Nation says the area set aside for Jumbo is known as Qat'muk, or “the place for the gathering of grizzly bear spirits.” The lawyer for...
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...