Destinations
WIN WITH FORT LAUDERDALE
There's still time to enter to win a trip to the sunny south Florida city of Greater Fort Lauderdale. Spend some time enjoying the vibrant nightlife, award-winning cuisine, one-of-a-kind Everglades ecosystem, great shopping, and 37 km of Blue Wave beaches. Greater Fort Lauderdale and Travel Courier are teaming up to give one lucky Canadian travel agent a fun-filled seven-night trip for two to Greater Fort Lauderdale. 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...
MORE ALOHA FROM WESTJET
WestJet has unveiled the details of its new, daily service between Vancouver and Hawaii Island (Kona) and between Vancouver and Kauai (Lihue), that it will be starting this December. On Dec. 12, 2013, service between Vancouver and Hawaii Island increases to daily from the four times weekly that was offered last winter. Service between Vancouver and Kauai also increases to daily, beginning Dec. 14, 2013, from three times weekly. In addition to increased service to Hawaii Island and Kauai, WestJet also offers twice-daily service from Vancouver to both Honolulu and Maui. Flights are now...
ON THE MOVE
The Egyptian Tourist Authority's Montreal office has moved to a new location. The new address is: Egyptian Tourist Authority; 1 Place Ville Marie; Suite 3838; Montreal, Que. H3B 4M6...
BANFF OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Officials report that Banff National Park, the town of Banff and the hamlet of Lake Louise were fortunate to have escaped many of the direct impacts of last week's storm and as a result, Banff is open for business. However, the recent severe weather triggered flooding in many communities across southern Alberta, cutting off key transportation routes, disrupting power and water supplies, and interrupting communication channels. The coordinated efforts of the town of Banff, Parks Canada, and the RCMP, ensured public safety at all times. The Town of Banff's water supply was never compromised and...
DOUBLETREE ALANA WAIKIKI APPOINTMENT
The DoubleTree by Hilton Alana Waikiki has named Sandy Narvaez as its new director of sales and marketing. Most recently, she served as the corporate sales manager at Hilton Waikiki Beach. Narvaez, who has more than a decade of hospitality sales experience, was also international sales manager at Hilton Waikiki Beach. The 317-room, full-service Doubletree by Hilton Alana Waikiki recently received extensive renovations to its guest rooms, lobby and function spaces. The hotel is situated at the entrance to Waikiki....
JAPAN SAVINGS
Goway is offering travellers who book its eight-day Essential Japan itinerary a free evening dinner cruise, valued at $350 per couple. The tour operator is also offering up to $800 off per couple on some of its most popular brochure itineraries. "For any clients who have been delaying their dream to visit Japan due to budget concerns now is the time to book,"says Bronwyn Hodge, Goway's Asia product manager. "Japan is one of my favourite places in Asia and it should be on everyone's must-see list."Goway's Essential Japan is the perfect way for travellers to get a taste of the traditional and...
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....