Destinations
Saint Lucia: ‘Best Year to Date’
Last year brought unprecedented growth for the tourism industry in Saint Lucia. The Saint Lucia Tourist Board reports record stay-over arrivals for 2013, achieving the highest number of arrivals in the island’s history reaching more than 315,000 visitors, surpassing 2011’s record of 312,404. Preliminary statistics boast a 3.4% increase in overall arrivals from 2012. The largest growth was seen from the US, with an 11% increase from the previous year. “Several factors played an integral part in the success we’ve had this year, each as necessary as the other, from increased...
Kentucky museums offer great winter escape
Louisville, Kentucky, is earning accolades for its cultural and historic resources. The downtown boasts several unique attractions for a memorable winter escape. West Main Street’s “Museum Row” includes the Frazier History Museum, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Muhammad Ali Center, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Kentucky Science Center and others. The Frazier History Museum covers more than 1,000 years of world and American history. The museum displays one of the US’s largest collections of toy soldiers, numbering more than 10,000. A special exhibit on view...
Costa Rica webinar set for Jan. 21
Connection Tours and Jaco VIP will host a free webinar on Jan. 21 (12 noon EST) to demonstrate the ultimate travel experience for your client to the exotic, yet easily accessible, destination of Costa Rica. To register, visit http://promo.baxter.net/contest/webinars/Connection_CostaRica.asp . For an individual or group, of any age, interest or length of stay, Costa Rica has unique travel experiences to offer. Corporate incentive, family vacation, adventure, solo, romantic getaway or weddings… join the live broadcast on Jaco Beach with Connection Tours and Jaco VIP to discover how...
Toronto a 2014 ‘Top Budget’ destination
Toronto has made ShermansTravel.com’s recently put together list of “Top 10 Budget Destinations” for 2014. Coming in at number two, this is what officials had to say about Toronto, “Porter Airlines’ frequent $86, one-way fares to Toronto make it an easy choice for domestic travellers – especially those in the Northeast – who are considering a trip northward for scenery, nightlife, and great food. Toronto fits the bill perfectly, with a little bit of something for everyone: culture hounds can catch an evening show by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (tickets from $33) at...
Savings ‘fore’ golfers
Mauna Kea Resort has launched “Triple Play” and “Five Play” golf packages at its golf courses on Hawaii, the Big Island. Guests can enjoy two rounds of golf at Hapuna Golf Course and one round of golf at Mauna Kea Golf Course with the “Triple Play” package for $375 plus taxes p.p. The “Five Play” offer includes three rounds of golf at Hapuna Golf Course and two rounds at Mauna Kea Golf Course for $500 plus taxes p.p. For the ultimate golf experience, there’s the “3 Days of Unlimited Golf” package for $600 plus taxes p.p. Additional days thereafter are $200 plus...
Azamara toasts the Golden State
Azamara Club Cruises is doing what it does best and immersing guests on its Coastal California Voyage in the world-famous wine region of California. Sailing roundtrip from Los Angeles on Feb. 10, Azamara Quest will hug the California coast calling on Monterey and Santa Barbara before making a grand entrance into San Francisco by sailing under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco will serve as the region’s gateway to renowned winemakers and delectable cuisine when Azamara Quest remains for three full days to offer guests ample time to visit favourite vineyards or discover...
Free admission to VAG for children
The Vancouver Art Gallery, with its Visionary Partner the Diamond Foundation, has launched a new initiative that provides free Gallery admission to children 12 and under every Sunday. This allows kids to have free and regular access to all of the Gallery’s exhibits as well as the Weekly Family Programs that consist of child-friendly tours and art-making activities. More than 50,000 children and their families will benefit from this program...
Celebrate Valentine’s with free vow renewals
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts is making Valentine’s Day even sweeter this year by offering lovebirds two romantic Valentines offers at two romantic Outrigger destinations. To make this Valentine’s Day extra special, couples staying at Outrigger Reef on the Beach or Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach in Hawaii can say “I do” once more along the Waikiki shore in a traditional Hawaiian vow renewal ceremony. For those looking to celebrate love in the South Pacific, Outrigger on the Lagoon • Fiji is offering a Vakavouvi Vows & Romance package. “The iconic beach front locations...