Destinations
Legoland opens first-ever Lego-themed hotel
In early April, LEGOLAND California Resort will open the world's first LEGOLAND Hotel in Carlsbad, near San Diego. The new hotel will feature 250 LEGO-themed guest rooms, with different floors dedicated to three popular LEGO lines: Pirate, Kingdom or Adventure. Rooms include two separate sleeping areas, with a queen-size bed for grown-ups, and a separate area for up to three kids, with a bunk bed, pull-out trundle bed and separate TV. The hotel features themed play areas, a buffet restaurant and heated swimming pool. Hotel guests receive entry to select LEGOLAND rides and attractions before...
Body Glove cruises take in Kealakekua Bay
An Historical Sunset Dinner Cruise by Body Glove Cruises immerses guests in the aloha spirit and local history and legends of historic Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island. They will do so while enjoying Hawaiian style music, Pacific Rim cuisine and complimentary cocktails. The cruise departs from the Kailua-Kona Pier at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, returning at 7 p.m. Children five and under are free....
Visit Orlando introduces new online training for agents
Travel agents have a new and improved resource to help boost their knowledge of Orlando, with Orlando Travel Academy -- an online tool that provides education on all aspects of Orlando, with the goal of helping agents expand their knowledge of the destination and enhance their ability to help their customer base. "Travel agents play an important role in selling Orlando and helping travellers get the most fun, memories and value out of their visit,"says Danielle Courtenay, chief marketing officer of Visit Orlando. "The updated Orlando Travel Academy uses full audio commentary to bring the...
US budget sequester has minor impact at Pearl Harbour
The US budget sequester, which has impacted numerous services across the country, is having a minimal impact at the four Pearl Harbor Historic Sites on Oahu. The federally funded USS Arizona Memorial, will now offer its last public tour at 1 p.m. as opposed to 3 p.m., but the non-profit Battleship Missouri Memorial, Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor and USS Bowfin Submarine Museum/Park will remain operating as normal. The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center with its numerous exhibits will remain open until 4:30 p.m., and shuttle service to the Battleship Missouri and Pacific Aviation Museum are...
Bellstar Hotels honoured
Bellstar Hotels and Resorts recently won a number of prestigious industry awards, which continues to anchor the company as a leading resort development and management company in western Canada as it enters its 10th year of operation. Amongst those accolades is the Employer of Choice designation for 2013 by the Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) for exceptional human resources practices at all five of the company's in Canmore, AB. Bellstar was also named Resort Hospitality Business of the Year by the Vancouver Island Business Association for the Beach Club Resort; and it received the...
More ways to see Kilauea on Big Island
New on the Big Island is a Lava Combo tour with Lava Ocean Adventures, to experience the wonder of Kilauea's lava flow from land and sea. This Hawaii Island adventure combines a boat tour and hike for an all-access pass to view the current lava flows. Guests will also see the aftermath of past flows including black sand beaches, lava tubes, rainbows and wildlife....
Westin Seattle finishes full makeover with Bistro
The Westin Seattle, an AAA Four Diamond downtown Seattle hotel, has announced the completion of its $35 million renovation project, with the opening of the Relish Burger Bistro, which opened March 1. The restaurant is the final piece of a complete makeover, transforming more than 42,000 square metres of hotel property. The renovation takes in 891 guestrooms, as well as corridors, lower lobby, main level and mezzanine levels -- plus the creation of an additional 1,250 square metres of meeting space. With guest comfort a primary concern, guestroom amenities like finishes, bathrooms and...
