Destinations
Sun Peaks Resort going to the dogs
Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops continues to develop services that are friendly to man's best friend. For instance, the resort has a dog friendly Nordic trail - the McGillivray Lake trail - so cross country skiers can take their canine along. Many of the local hotels and condominiums are dog friendly and the village and surrounding trails are suited for dog walking. As well, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory offers doggy treats with a dusting of confectioner's sugar, while Upper Levels Catering has canine cookies made of all-natural products. The Wagging Tail Kennel, on the road to Sun...
Goway now offers tours to Turkey
Goway Travel has added Turkey to the list of destinations that it sells. Although strictly speaking, Turkey straddles Europe and Asia, it will in fact be sold through Goway's AFRICAExperts division. "Turkey is the perfect addition to our portfolio,"says Moira Smith, general manager of the division. "It's a unique blend of old and new, eastern and western culture, great cities and gorgeous scenery."For first time visitors, Goway's 11-day Splendours of Turkey is the ideal travel choice to explore the main historic sites and major attractions. Highlights include Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus,...
Mt Seymour’s new Mystery chairlift
High atop North Vancouver's Coast Mountains, the Mystery Peak Express quad chairlift is the newest offering for skiers and snowboarders at family owned Mt Seymour. Built by a crew from Austrian manufacturer Doppelmayr's western Canadian office in the Okanagan, a four-minute ride on the $5 million Mystery Peak Express takes less than half the time to move twice as many snow sliders -- a task performed dutifully for the past 50 years by the resort's old two-seater lift. As an added bonus, the chair's expanded arrivals level has been contoured to offer smoother unloading for beginner skiers and...
Aqua Hotels’ appointments
Aqua Hotels & Resorts has announced hotel management positions on Oahu, Kauai and Maui. Matthew Pickett has been appointed general manager for the boutique Aqua Lotus Honolulu. With over 16 years of experience in Hawaii's hospitality industry, including Five Diamond service and a great record of improving revenue maximization and operational efficiency, Pickett recently guided the 51-room Aqua Lotus Honolulu through a successful $2.5 million room renovation and upgrade. His knowledge and experience in food and beverage is also a great asset as the hotel will launch a new full-service...
It’s business as usual in Jamaica
Jamaica is reporting that its two major airports, Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, are now open and have resumed flight service. Additionally, roads are clear to airports and to hotels in Kingston, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Negril and the South Coast. The island is being restored to normalcy following rain and winds from Hurricane Sandy. Certain locations where power outages occurred are now being restored. All ports, including Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, and the Historic Falmouth cruise port, are also operational....
Curaçao comes to Toronto
Vacationers departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport this month can get a sense of the Caribbean prior to taking off by catching the specially designed Sunquest coach featuring a colourful image of Curaçao. The coach will run from downtown Toronto to the airport to celebrate year-round, non-stop flights from Toronto to the island. Featuring Curaçao's scenic "Handelskade"in downtown Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage City, the express coach will give vacationers a visual of just one of the many stunning, iconic sites they can expect to see on a vacation to Curaçao....
Jamaica makes it a night to remember
Telling his audience that "I have the greatest job in the world. I represent Jamaica," Philip Rose, regional manager Canada for the Jamaica Tourist Board, welcomed a group of travel industry VIPs to a special evening to celebrate all things Jamaican. Originally, Jamaica's Prime Minister, the most honourable Portia Simpson Miller was to have presided over the event, however, Hurricane Sandy made it imperative that the island's head of government return home. However, Jamaica's minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade and senator, the honourable Arnold Nicholson stepped in to offer...
Sheraton Maui debuts room makeover
Following a $6.5 million renovation, the Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa now features newly enhanced guest rooms. The 508-room resort has upgraded its in-room features with plush carpeting, traditional Hawaiian artwork, delicate drapery, freshly painted walls in warm hues, new tropical furnishings and newly installed wireless Internet....