Destinations
FIRST TIME EVER: Streisand to perform in Israel
Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning legend Barbra Streisand will perform for the first time ever in Israel this summer, on June 20 at Tel Aviv's Bloomfield Stadium. Taking place during Israel's 65th anniversary year, Streisand's first concert in Israel will be backed by a 60-piece orchestra and feature duets with her son Jason Gould, sister Roslyn Kind and special guest trumpeter Chris Botti. "We are thrilled to announce Barbra Streisand's first-ever concert in Israel,"said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America. "The concert will surely provide some...
Iconic bonfires of SoCal beaches may be banned
Something so simple as a bonfire on the beach has been an icon of California lifestyle, featured in loads of films on the famous beaches near L.A. Now, the bonfires are threatened with elimination, as the South Coast Air Quality Management District has proposed the removal of all Southern California beach fire rings. A petition seeks to defeat the proposal. Elimination of the rings would be "a cultural and historical loss"and would result in "economic losses far greater than we can even imagine,"said Steve Bone, president of the Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitors Bureau....
Half-day Pearl Harbor tours launched
The Pearl Harbor Historic Sites have launched three new Pearl Harbor Half-Day Tours, allowing visitors to see more for less. Starting at just $15 for adults ($11 for children 4-12), these packages allow visitors to experience the USS Arizona Memorial Audio Tour along with a tour of the Battleship Missouri Memorial, USS Bowfin Submarine or the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. From the sinking of the USS Arizona to Imperial Japan's surrender aboard the USS Missouri (BB-63), Pearl Harbor brings the story of America's involvement in World War II full circle. One option for the half day tour...
ARUBA: Revamped web site unveiled
The Aruba Tourism Authority has launched a completely re-designed Aruba.com web site designed "to serve as the perfect place to recapture a past Aruban vacation or plan a first-time adventure to the island."Boasting enhanced, user-friendly navigation systems, the updated site provides everything under the sun for each phase of the trip-planning process and allows visitors to take a virtual trip to Aruba. New features include the ability to share special vacation moments with other Aruba fans worldwide; information on various year-round events that celebrate the island's culture and its...
Splash into Summer’ with Aston
Aston Hotels & Resorts invites travellers to pick a destination and "Splash into Summer"with special summer rates at its 26 properties throughout Hawaii, South Lake Tahoe, California, and Lake Las Vegas, Nevada. Summer deals are available through July 31 for travel from June 9 through Aug. 25. Sample nightly rates include Oahu from $131, Maui from $99, Kauai from $99, Hawaii Island from $179, South Lake Tahoe, California from $179, Lake Las Vegas, Nevada from $80....
Opus Vancouver debuts stylish makeover
In March, the stylish Opus Hotel in Vancouver reasserted itself as Canada's premier boutique hotel when it unveiled a complete revamp of its 96 rooms. Notable local artists splash the walls with vibrancy, and pieces include Tiko Kerr's bold urban Vancouver watercolours. The room designs are inspired by five fictional muses. For instance, "Susan"the fashion executive prefers her room bathed in a cosmopolitan periwinkle. Vancouver is the first hotel in the world to stock all rooms with a loaded iPad and Samsung Galaxy S3 devices. Internet is complimentary on both devices....
GAME ON: It’s Golf Month in Miami
Golfers can hit the links in Greater Miami and the Beaches for less this spring as The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) hosts its second annual Miami Golf Month. With special offers, discounts and hotel packages distinguishing Miami Golf Month, April has become an ideal time to polish one's par. Participating golf resorts and courses include: The Biltmore Golf Club; Briar Bay Golf Course; Country Club of Miami; Crandon Golf Key Biscayne; Greynolds Golf Course; Killian Greens Golf Club (new to the program this year); Miami Beach Golf Club; Miami Springs Golf & Country Club...
VAIL: Epic Passes save on ski/board costs
The Vail Resorts Epic Pass is now on sale for the 2013-2014 ski and ride season. This pass includes unlimited, unrestricted skiing and riding at eight world class mountain resorts, and five free days at the Verbier resort in Switzerland. Other pass options for Canadian travellers for next winter include the Epic Local Pass and Epic 7-Day Pass, which are best for those who aren't planning to ski for over seven days. Each is offered at a spring rate of US$529, which pays for itself in just over four days....