Destinations
Wanderlust Festival comes to Turtle Bay Resort
Wanderlust Festival, a one-of-a-kind yoga and music festival, has announced that it is leaving the mainland to Hawaii for the debut of Wanderlust Oahu. The Turtle Bay Resort -- on Oahu's North Shore and far from the crowds of Waikiki -- will play host to yogis from all over the world, Feb. 28 to March 3, 2013. Situated on almost eight km of beachfront property, the resort offers the perfect destination for guests ready to enjoy the yoga and music that is the trademark of the Wanderlust experience. Advance price tickets for Wanderlust Oahu start at US$365 (for three days) and are on sale now....
Virginia to introduce The LINCOLN Movie Trail
The worlds of movie magic and travel are set to come together in Virginia with the launch of The LINCOLN Movie Trail. LINCOLN recently opened and was filmed entirely in Virginia at sites in Richmond and Petersburg. The state tourism office has created a self-guided trail and interactive web site to help movie and history buffs visit actual film locations that are open for visitors, as well as restaurants, bars and shops that were visited by the stars. The trail experience includes special LINCOLN tours by Segway and guided walking tours. Notable film locations that are open for visitors...
Warm weather sports part of San Diego escape
Those who would like to add some football or baseball viewing into their winter escape plan can check out the San Diego Sports Package, being offered by the Surfer Beach Hotel. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, is just nine miles from the beachfront hotel. And San Diego Chargers Stadium is just 15 miles from the front door. Package rates are US$189 per night and include an ocean view king or double guest room, two complimentary team caps and a late check out time of 3 p.m....
Mauna Kea observatory intros misty mood effects
'Imiloa Astronomy Center on the Big Island recently added new effects to set the mood for an incredible journey of discovery of the Mauna Kea volcano. As guests enter the exhibit hall, the mist of Mauna Kea will greet them before stepping into a realm of contemplation, the Piko 'i Theater. Here, guests will view Mauna Kea's grandeur through panoramic images, and will be immersed in the essence of the mountain. Outside the theatre, more than 100 exhibits that focus on the culture and science of Mauna Kea await exploration....
Jamaica upbeat about upcoming season
Hosting a luncheon for representatives from some of Canada's leading tour operators -- Thomas Cook, Air Canada Vacations, Westjet and Air Transat among others -- in Toronto recently and pictured here are: Philip Rose, JTB regional director, Canada; John Lynch, director of tourism, JTB; Edith Baxter, editor-in-chief, Canadian Travel Press and Travel Courier; and Paul Pennicook, chairman of Jamaica Vacations (JAMVAC). Lynch told his travel trade audience that tourism to Jamaica was up by 7% for the first half of 2012. Although content with the figures, Lynch and Pennicook are looking forward to...
Aloft to make Germany debut in 2015
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is continuing its expansion into Europe with the debut of its Aloft brand in Germany. Owned and developed by the Schörghuber Corporate Group, Aloft Munich and Aloft Stuttgart will open in 2015. Located near Munich's city centre next to Munich Central Station, the 184-room Aloft Munich will be within walking distance of retail stores, cafés and restaurants. The new-build Aloft Stuttgart will be part of the MILANEO mixed-use development project in Stuttgart's European Quarter. The multi-use development project will offer shopping, restaurants...
Winter brings brightest aurora to Churchill
To see the best northern lights, you've got to hang out in the right circle - in this case, the auroral oval. This is the huge halo around the magnetic north pole where high-energy particles from the sun collide with gases in the earth's atmosphere. As it happens, Churchill, MB is ideally placed within the scope of this oval. As the winter progresses, the atmospheric collisions produce an increasingly intense sky show of dancing curtains and ribbons of luminescent green, red and blue. Solar activity is on the upswing, approaching its highest levels in a decade. That means brighter Northern...
WestJet takes off to Trinidad and Tobago
WestJet will launch daily, non-stop service between Toronto and Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago later today (Nov. 16). The inaugural flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Port of Spain departs tonight at 11:30 p.m. EST, arriving at Port of Spain at 6 a.m. Full schedule details and fares to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, are available at...