Destinations
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...
Winter zips at Whistler by Superfly on offer
Superfly Ziplines of Whistler has just introduced new winter zipline tours. The Superfly ziplines operate on Rainbow Mountain, some 200 metres above the forest floor and over a kilometre in length. The Winter Zipline Tour includes a ride in a heated snowcat and hot drinks in a private yurt, followed by the three-hour zipline experience, priced at $129 for adults. The Crystal Lodge in Whistler Village is offering a Soar & Slumber package, which includes two night’s accommodation, a zipline day tour, free parking for one vehicle, a late check-out and free wireless Internet...
Specialized training for skiers at Sun Peaks
Specialized ski training programs for those seeking to hone their mountain/racing skills are now being offered by Sun Peaks Resort in BC. Amongst these are the Masters Gate Training sessions, four-hour courses designed for advanced skiers 18 and over. These includes skills development, slalom/giant slalom gate training and video sessions to enable analysis by instructors. The sessions are offered on three specific dates in each of January, February and March. Each session is priced at $66, and packages of four or eight are available, at $219 and $399...