Destinations
‘11 Places the Kids Will Never Forget’
Wondering where to take the kids this year? The travel experts at Cheapflights.ca have come up with a list of “11 Places the Kids Will Never Forget,” destinations where children will not only have fun, but will learn through memorable experiences. Following are five places from the list in the Americas where kids will not only have fun, but will get the best kind of education as they discover new and exciting adventures. !!! New York, N.Y. -- This stellar city is not just a playground for grown-ups. It has a plethora of activities and must-sees for little ones too. There’s...
Glacier Skywalk recognized for project excellence
The newly completed Glacier Skywalk by Brewster Travel Canada stole the show at the recent 12th annual Alberta Construction Magazine Top Projects Awards ceremony, taking three top prizes. The construction journal celebrates excellence at innovative Alberta projects with its annual accolades. In the Commercial category, the Glacier Skywalk was the judges’ pick for both the Under $50 Million Award and the Top Design Award. It also received the People’s Choice Award, chosen by voters. The Glacier Skywalk is a 400-metre interactive walkway and glass-floored observation platform 280...
Golf Escape to Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and Inlet Sports Lodge have introduced the “Wintergreen Golf Escape” package highlighted by two celebrated Grand Strand courses and luxury resort accommodations. The South Strand stay-and-play starts at $199 p.p. (double occupancy) and runs through Jan. 27. It includes one round each on two of the area’s prized layouts – Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Plantation – as well as a two-night stay in a deluxe Inlet Sports Lodge studio (www.golfholiday.com/packages/inlets-sports-lodge). “The shoulder season of December and January...
Beaver Creek serves up ‘White Glove’ package
Colorado’s Beaver Creek ski resort’s new “White Glove Winter Package” features first class airfare, a private helicopter transport and private car to deliver people to an on-mountain cabin of their own. Upon arrival at Vail/Beaver Creek’s Eagle Airport (EGE), a private helicopter will whisk the client off to the base Beaver Creek Mountain. After arriving at the resort, a personal Ski School Ambassador will greet the client with a champagne toast at the luxurious and secluded Trappers Cabin, nestled high on the mountain. A private chef will prepare gourmet meals and a private...
Top nature snaps at RBCM feature BC photogs
Three BC photographers are featured as winners of this year’s international Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit now at the Royal BC Museum. The exhibit, from the Natural History Museum in London, features 100 winning images in huge backlit displays, selected from a field of 43,000 entries from 96 countries in 18 categories. For instance, Connor Stefanison, a biology student at Simon Fraser University, won for his series of six nature photographs showing animals hunting, at rest and foraging in their natural habitats. The exhibition closes April 6, 2014....
Waikiki Ocean Club gets new owners, activities, options
With 1,000 square metres of outdoor deck space and a variety of dives, slides and rides, Waikiki’s largest ocean activities playground was re-launched in mid-December. The new Waikiki Ocean Club now has adrenaline-packed water play packages, ground transportation services and private party options. Recently acquired by Roberts Hawaii, the Waikiki Ocean Club is an expansive and colourful platform conveniently moored 100 metres off of Waikiki Beach. This so-called “Island” serves as home base for a variety of ocean-themed activities. These include diving from three platforms...
Goway introduces Europe
Goway Travel has added Europe to its range of small group touring experiences brand, Holidays of a Lifetime. The two new tours, Spendours of Europe and Treasures of Russia, include all the unique features which allow travellers “to experience, rather than just see the destinations.” The Splendours of Europe visits Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic and Germany and offers two departures in 2014 -- June 6 and Aug. 8. The itinerary combines the iconic cities of Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Dresden and Berlin. Included are a full day cruise on the Danube River, a Royal Spa treatment in...
Vancouver foodie tours a Signature Experience
Tasting tours are just the ticket for tourists and locals, said the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) upon inducting Vancouver Foodie Tours into its Canadian Signature Experience (CSE) program. This designation marks the company as one of Canada’s noteworthy tourism experiences for attracting visitors. Vancouver Foodie Tours (VFT) serves up food tasting and educational walking excursions in the city, giving guests a smorgasbord of wild seafood, free-range poultry and locally grown leafy goodness. It offers a Guilty Pleasures Gourmet tour and World’s Best Food Trucks tour....