Destinations
SUNWING HAS NEW TORONTO-CURAÇAO SERVICE
Sunwing continues to expand its Caribbean offerings with new direct non-stop flights from Toronto to Curaçao. Sunday departures are on sale from Dec. 15 to April 27, 2014. One of the "ABC Islands,"Curaçao intrigues visitors with its natural beauty, diverse culture and sublime year-round weather. Sunwing has selected seven hotels and resorts in Curaçao to suit a variety of vacation needs and budgets. Options include the four-star, all-inclusive Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino, which is value priced from $1,195 (plus $340 taxes) p.p. for the one week inaugural...
SHARK TOUR PROGRAM AT MAUI OCEAN CENTRE
The Shark Tour Package is back at the Maui Ocean Centre, but only during "Shark-tacular"in June and July. Visitors can upgrade to this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour on Tuesdays to get the inside facts about sharks. They can discover the different shark species (there are six) at the Aquarium, observe shark feeding habits and much more. Tours are $15 per person plus admission, and include a lunch or snack option from the Reef Cafe....
OKANAGAN GOLDEN MILE TOUR BY WATERMARK
The Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos, BC has combined a stay with a biking excursion on the Golden Mile of the Okanagan Valley. This offers the chance to tour Okanagan wine country on bike and to take in the scenery and great wine varieties at a leisurely pace. The package includes one-night in a one-bedroom suite, bicycle rental, drop-off /pick-up, guide and wine tasting at seven premiere wineries. Pricing starts at $169 p.p., double....
ASTON TEES OFF WITH GOLF/STAY PACKAGES
Aston Hotels & Resorts on Maui is teeing off this summer with special rates on stay and play visits at any of the six Aston properties in the Kaanapali district of the island. The "Tee for Two in Kaanapali"golf package includes two rounds of world-class golf at the Royal Kaanapali and Kaanapali Kai golf courses. Golfers get great rates starting at US$213 per night, offering accommodations conveniently located near the courses, plus special perks like a golf cart, additional same-day rounds at no cost, plus a warm-up bucket of range balls. For example, rates at the Aston Kaanapali Shores start...
WESTIN BAYSHORE OFFERS $1 PARKING
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver has a variety of appealing overnight packages for couples and families this summer. With the special "Enjoy $1 Parking"package, valet parking leaves guests free to simply enjoy, unwind and relax. Rates start at $151, which includes the daily valet parking fee for just $1. This is a $40 added value. Book online at http://www.westin.com/bayshore , or call 1-866-716-8101 and mention rate plan PARK1. The Westin Bayshore also offers an "Escape to Vancouver This Summer"package which includes a stay in a Harbour View guest room, daily $25 food and beverage credit in...
AMRESORTS APPOINTS WESTERN REPRESENTATIVE
AMResorts now has representation in Western Canada, having retained Carlo Trinidad. "Carlo is an accomplished, driven professional with over 20 years of impressive success in sales, revenue management and customer service. His background includes over 13 years with Transat Tours Canada having started as a supervisor of the reservation team, advancing to product buying, as well as product trainer for the group, then excelling to manager of product and yield management,"AMResorts says. He most recently was regional director of sales for Western Canada and was responsible for a team of more than...
LUXURY CAMPING ON MENU
Glamour camping, dubbed glamping by some, is now an option at Siwash Lake Ranch in BC. Set on a ridge overlooking Siwash Lake, each large canvas tent has enough space for a family of five, but is also ideal for a couple who want lots of space. This signature experience is available to Sept. 30, starting at $995 p.p., per night. It includes three gourmet meals daily, hors d'oeuvres, alcohol and use of all ranch facilities for self-guided tours. Each two-room tent features a master bedroom with a curtained doorway that opens on meadows, woodlands and lake....
TOURISM CONFERENCE SET FOR AUG. 22, 23
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) will hold its annual Hawaii Tourism Conference Aug. 22-23 at the Hawaii Convention Center. Dubbed "Aha 'Oihana...