Destinations
GET YOUR ‘FRIGHT FIX’ IN KENTUCKY
From ghost walks and graveyard tours to a “scream park” and haunted steamboat, Kentucky will be a very scary place this Halloween season and the Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism has created a special Halloween web site listing many chilling attractions around the state. Check out http://www.kentuckytourism.com/explore/haunted to find a fright fix. Examples include ghost tours giving a haunting perspective on the rich history of places like downtown Louisville, Paducah, Bardstown and Henderson. Tour “haunted” hotels and theatres in Louisville or eerie historic homes in...
WIN A VACATION TO ST. PETE’S, CLEARWATER
Perfect for families, golfers, shoppers, bird-watchers and sports fans alike, Sunwing’s hot new destination from Halifax this winter is sunny St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Florida. Weekly non-stop direct flights from Halifax to St. Petersburg/Clearwater begin Feb 5 and operate through April 30, 2014 with great introductory prices and packages available. Travel Courier and Sunwing, along with a host of partners, want to send you on a week’s holiday for two to St. Petersburg/Clearwater. The prize for two includes flight on Sunwing from Halifax or Toronto, seven night’s accommodation at the...
TRANSAT, HOLA SUN CRUISING IN CUBA
Transat Holidays and Hola Sun have introduced air-inclusive packages for Cuba Cruise’s 2013/14 inaugural sailing season, making it even easier to explore the wonders of Cuba. Combining flexibility and convenience, packages include air, transfers and pre- and post-hotel stay options. Seven night packages start at $1,199 plus tax and include Havana and Montego Bay departures. Transat Holidays packages start at $1,199 plus tax and include air, transfers and the seven-night Cuba Cruise standard inside cabin. Hola Sun packages start at $1,438 plus tax including air, transfers, the seven-night...
ENCOURAGING GAINS
Tourisme Montreal has released its summer traffic results, reporting that Greater Montreal hotel occupancy rates, Quebec border crossings and air passenger traffic at the Montreal airport have all increased. For the period of May to September, Greater Montreal hotel statistics show that the average hotel occupancy rate was 77.50%, an increase of 2.17 percentage points over last year. The average daily room rate rose by 3.68% to $148.54 from $143.27 last year. For the months of May, June and July, international tourist arrivals (United States and other countries) across the Quebec...
ROUGE OFF TO CANCUN
Air Canada rouge says “Buenos Dias” to Mexico starting today (Oct. 10) with flights between Toronto and Cancun six days per week. And beginning Dec. 19, rouge will operate two flights daily between Toronto and Cancun, with convenient morning and afternoon departures. Air Canada rouge’s service between Toronto and Mexico marks the next phase of its fleet and network expansion for winter 2013/14. Air Canada rouge announced earlier that it would be adding flights to Mexico, Las Vegas, Sarasota and additional Caribbean destinations, from both Toronto and Montreal...
NO PROBLEM AT IOLANI PALACE
Officials of the Iolani Palace said that the attraction will not be affected by the recent US federal government shutdown. In a statement, officials said that the operations of the Palace are conducted by the nonprofit group, The Friends of Iolani Palace, and funded through ticket sales, sales from the Palace Shop and donations. Dedicated volunteers make it possible for the Palace to welcome visitors from all over the world on regular tours, sharing the history of this national historic landmark. Tours of the popular Honolulu, Hawaii attraction are available Monday through Saturday. The...
A TASTE OF HOLLYWOOD COMES TO VIRGINIA
The Virginia Tourism Corporation has partnered with Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), a state institution in Richmond, VA, that supports and promotes the film industry in Virginia. VMFA’s fall exhibition, Hollywood Costume, celebrates a century of costume design and its contribution to cinematic history in American culture. Virginia is encouraging Canadian visitors to visit this exhibit, which is the exclusive East Coast stop in North America, and step behind the scenes to explore the collaborations between directors, actors and costume designers that bring to life some of the most...
COME HOME TO SCOTLAND
Agents can take advantage of complimentary online training that\'s being offered by Visit Scotland and Connection Tours this month. In 2014, Scotland will welcome the world as it celebrates the Year of Homecoming Scotland 2014. To learn more about Homecoming Scotland 2014 and find how to attend VisitScotland expo fam trip in April 2014, attend this free online training session on Oct 17th at 1pm EST provided by VisitScotland and Connection Tours. Sign up at http://promo.baxter.net/contest/webinars/VisitScotland.asp . The year-long program of events will celebrate the very best of...