Destinations
SHANGRI-LA HAS SPA PACKAGES
Two new packages are available at CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver. Guests have two lifestyle packages to choose from: West Coast Lifestyle, and West Coast Lite. Each starts with a personalized yoga class in the Health Club's private studio. Guests will work one-on-one with an instructor to move deeper into their practice, discuss how yoga works best with their body, and strengthen the body/mind connection. From there, guests will soothe sore muscles and rejuvenate the body with a series of treatments at CHI, The Spa. All West Coast Lifestyle series spa treatments use the certified...
T&T FAM PLANNED
Trinidad & Tobago Tourism has an Aug. 3 to Aug. 10 fam billed as a "unique opportunity to explore both islands."The fam is priced at $499 (including all taxes). Accommodation is shared. Flights are with WestJet and Caribbean Airlines. The itinerary includes three nights in Tobago, where participants will explore the historical sights of Scarborough, take an Island Girl lunch cruise, have full-day tour of the Atlantic coast, and visit the Cocoa Estate, and Argyle Falls and have "exquisite meals."Three nights in Trinidad feature the Chauaramas Gaspee Cave and zipline tour, Asa Wright Nature...
HAWAII IS ON THE MAP
In a partnership with Google Maps, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) will begin mapping out the interior of the Hawaiian Islands using the company's Street View Trekker equipment to collect 360-degree images showcasing parts of the destination not accessible by car. The HVCB has enlisted the help of Kailua-Kona based Hawaii Forest and Trail to launch the initial phase of the project on Hawaii, the Big Island featuring more than 20 popular and well-maintained state and national park trails across the island, including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Akaka Falls State Park, and...
BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS
Guests at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa can make beautiful travel photo books by creating a SimplePrints album with photos from their iPhone, Facebook, and Instagram. An album takes minutes to create and can be built while relaxing at the beach or poolside, in the comfort of the guest room, or while waiting for a flight. With a click of a button, guests can share the album on Facebook or order a printed version which will be waiting at their doorstep when they return home. Go to http://travelphotobook.com for additional...
ALALA RENOVATION COMPLETE
Ocean Sports, a full-service ocean recreation company on the Kona/Kohala Coast, announced that the first phase of renovation of the Alala, the largest catamaran in their fleet, has been completed. The company has temporarily removed the mast and headsail from the boat, making the Alala the most luxurious coastal cruiser in West Hawaii. To complement the changes, guests cruising on this luxurious 65-foot catamaran will enjoy new aft deck seating, a revamped cabin interior featuring custom mahogany table-side seating, plush wall coverings, new lighting, and fans. Sail on over to...
TROPICAL STORM CHANTAL UPDATE
The Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA) reports that normal business has resumed in Barbados following the lacklustre effects from Tropical Storm Chantal, which passed 50 miles north of the island early this morning delivering very mild weather conditions across the island. The Barbados Meteorological subsequently issued an all clear for the island around 11:30 am EST. Grantley Adams International Airport remained opened throughout the night as well as this morning. Flights continue to arrive in Barbados as normal. There was no reported damage as a result of the system and businesses have...
VIDEO REPORT: CALGARY’S DOORS ARE OPEN
Tourism Calgary has launched a new regional and national marketing campaign just as the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" -- the Calgary Stampede -- gets underway. The three week marketing initiative will let travellers know that Calgary's attractions, restaurants, hotels and festivals are ready to host the world this summer. In fact, you can check out the Calgary's Doors are Open video by going to http://www.visitcalgary.com/calgary-doors-are-open The campaign, a collaboration between Travel Alberta, the Calgary Hotel Association and Tourism Calgary, features Mayor Naheed Nenshi who has been...
AER LINGUS PLANS YYZ-DUBLIN FLIGHTS
Irish eyes are definitely smiling these days with the announcement that Aer Lingus is plannng to laund a new, direct service between Toronto and Dublin beginning in April 2014. Tourism Ireland welcomed the news that confirmed a daily direct Boeing B757 service between Toronto and Dublin will operate during the summer season, with up to four weekly services operating during the winter months. Bookings are available now on the airline's web site -- http://www.aerlingus.com . The announcement provides a continued boost for both leisure and business tourism from Canada to the island of Ireland as...