Destinations
NEW MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE RESTAURANT
On July 27, Park restaurant officially opens its doors unveiling a dining experience sure to add flair to Honolulu's dining and social scene. Located on the second floor of the Lotus Honolulu, the new restaurant boasts a menu that offers a modern interpretation of Mediterranean dishes and a notable wine program including a "25 for 25"special that features 25 bottled wines you can purchase for $25 each. The restaurant also introduces Executive Chef Michael Collantes. Prior to joining Park, Chef Michael worked his way up the culinary ladder as a true student of cooking. Through his creative...
SUNWING EXPANDS IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO SERVICE
As Sunwing continues to expand its winter line-up, the operator has announced new flights and vacation packages to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico from five Canadian gateway cities. Toronto departures are available on Mondays from Dec. 23 to April 7, 2014; Montreal flights operate on Tuesdays from Dec. 17 to March 4, 2014; from Edmonton, Vancouver and Kelowna, Sunwing departs on Thursdays between Dec. 19 and April 3, 2014. With golden sun-kissed beaches and a rugged mountainous backdrop, Ixtapa offers upscale shopping, lively entertainment and activities galore like golf, hiking, horseback riding,...
VEGAS TOPS GETAWAY LIST
With the Civic holiday just two weeks away, Expedia.ca has unveiled its list of top destinations for travel for those celebrating the upcoming long weekend. In order of popularity, they include: Las Vegas, Vancouver, Toronto, Orlando, New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London and Calgary. According to a recent travel survey by Expedia.ca: !!! Summer remains the number one vacation season for employed Canadians, with 46% saying if they could only take one vacation this year, they'd do it in the summer months; !!! 54% of Canadians said they will "always"or at least "sometimes"try to...
ORLANDO HOSPITALITY DAYS RETURNS AUG. 15
Visit Orlando's annual savings program for hospitality and tourism industry employees, Global Hospitality Days, returns Aug. 15 - Sept. 30. "August and September is not only a great time to find travel deals in Orlando, but it's also an ideal time for travel industry professionals to unwind and relax,"said Danielle Courtenay, Visit Orlando's chief marketing officer. "Hospitality professionals work all year long to create unforgettable vacation experiences for travellers. Global Hospitality Days is a way for us to thank the tourism community and invite its members to enjoy the number one...
LAST CHANCE TO WIN WITH FORT LAUDERDALE
Wednesday is your last chance to enter to win a beach getaway to sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Greater Fort Lauderdale and Travel Courier are teaming up to give one lucky Canadian travel agent a fun and sun-filled seven-night trip for two to Greater Fort Lauderdale. Spend your time enjoying the vibrant nightlife, award-winning cuisine, one-of-a-kind Everglades ecosystem, great shopping, and 37 km of Blue Wave beaches. The prize package includes flights from Toronto courtesy of Sunwing; one week's stay at the Atlantic Resort & Spa; car rental from Sixt Car; a US$250 gift certificate for the...
LIFT GROWS TO HAWAII
Scheduled air seats are on track to end the year at record levels, and with this increased traffic to the Islands, Hawaii is investing millions in airport upgrades across the state, said Hawai'i Tourism Authority (HTA). The HTA invites industry stakeholders and partners to learn more at these developments at the upcoming annual Hawai'i Tourism Conference on Aug. 22 to Aug. 23 at the Hawai'i Convention Center. Attendees can can join Brad DiFiore, managing partner at Ailevon Air Service Consulting and Ford Fuchigami, deputy director at the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation , to find...
TRY TITLEIST AT TURTLE BAY
Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's Fabled North Shore is inviting golfers to make the most of their game with a custom performance fitting by the resort's golf pros under a new partnership with Titleist. Leave your clubs at home and try the newest high-performance Titleist rental equipment, including the 913 series woods, the AP1 and AP2 irons, Vokey wedges and Scotty Cameron putter. Rentals are $55 for a week of use, including a fitting consultation and two complimentary sleeves of Titleist Velocity golf balls, the resort says. The resort's golf pros work with each player on the driving range,...
SUMMER DEALS FROM FAIRMONT
Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine is offering a package deal at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Fairmont Banff Springs hotels, whereby the third night is free in a three-night booking. Rates are priced from $155 and $165 respectively per person per night, double. The promotion runs through Sept. 30 at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. In celebration of its 125th anniversary, the Fairmont Banff Springs offer is valid to July 30....