Destinations
Saint Lucia debuts Piton Awards for agents
The Saint Lucia Tourist Board (SLTB) has introduced the new Piton Awards to Canadian travel agents, an enhancement of the Preferred Agent Saint Lucia Specialist (PASS) program. Agents and agency partners participating in PASS will be automatically enrolled and are eligible to earn new incentives from participating hotels. Each month the top booking agent will win a four-night stay plus $600 and the respective agency will receive $500 Piton Marketing Bank Dollars. One grand prize trip will be awarded featuring seven nights for two including airfare, hotel, airport transfers and $5,000. The...
Wild season teems with West Coast wildlife
Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort reminds nature lovers that October's wild season is the best time to angle for wildlife adventures interspersed with tranquil moments in the staggering fjords of British Columbia's West Coast. "Wild season is about viewing wildlife when they are most active; bears and whales feast on Coho salmon running to their spawning streams. The sheer volume of wildlife provides reliable viewing that is sure to inspire a hair raising, picture laden, memorable adventure,"says Becky Eert, marketing director for Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort. "The days are a little crisper and a...
Additional space at Castle good for weddings
The Castle in Hawaii, a vacation rental property on Hawai'i Island, has announced increased capacity and amenities with the introduction of another space on the property. Due to remodelling efforts over the winter, five to six people can be accommodated in the adjoining Carriage House for short or long-term stays. The entire property can now accommodate 10 guests, making it a good choice for a wedding getaway. The Carriage House features unusual art, custom-made furniture and unique designer details....
Thoughts turn to Hawaii stays as summer ends
While the fall is now upon us, the sun continues to shine with the same warmth of summer in Hawaii. Aston Hotels & Resorts invites travellers to book their fall getaway to Hawaii, the Big Island and enjoy rates that start at $150 per night (Aston Shores at Waikoloa). Guests can spend their days exploring the island's lush rainforests, its living volcanoes and beautiful beaches....
Name switch for Sheraton Keauhou Bay after renos
On Sept. 1, the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa officially became Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, in a tribute to the extensive renovations now being finished there. Keauhou means "new beginning"in the Hawaiian language and the Kona Coast's iconic resort is wrapping up an extensive $16-million renewal. Highlights include Rays on the Bay restaurant, room upgrades and new cultural programming. To reintroduce Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa to visitors, the resort is offering a renewal special of just $129 (Mountain View) per night for bookings made by Sept. 30, for stays through March...
UBC Apple Festival goes Oct. 13-14
Vancouver's UBC Apple Festival celebrates one of British Columbia's favourite fruits and is held at the university's Botanical Garden Oct. 13-14. Festival-goers can taste up to 70 varieties of apples, including heritage, new and tried-and-true varieties. There are also grafting and cider-pressing demonstrations, a children's corner and the chance to enjoy apple pie, cider and other apple treats. Admission is $4 (children 12 and under are free)....
Limitless golf package available at Princeville Makai course
Princeville's acclaimed Makai Golf Club on Kauai's north shore has announced a new stay-and-play package in conjunction with The St. Regis Princeville Resort. The new "Limitless Golf Package"includes accommodations at the St. Regis Princeville Resort, unlimited play at the Makai Course (as many holes as can be played from check-in to check-out at the resort), a sleeve of Makai logo Callaway Hex Black Tour balls, a custom St. Regis/Makai Course logo ball marker and a 15% discount at the Makai Golf Shop. Rates for the package vary depending upon choice of room category, starting at $735 per...
Fort Langley’s Grave Tales
Visitors are invited to take a walk through the historic site of Fort Langley as a costumed guide shares spine-chilling tales of the mysterious burials and old-school amputations that took place in the Hudson's Bay Company trading post and local cemeteries. Available Oct. 6-28, the walking tours feature 90 minutes of ghostly stories and are suitable for adults ages 17 and older. Advance tickets are highly recommended. The cost is $15.10 p.p. For information and tickets, call 604-513-4777....