Destinations
New packages ‘WOW’ guests
Mauna Lani Sea Adventures at the Mauna Lani Resort has added some new activities to its current offerings. Starting this month, it will be offering WOW (Weddings on Winona) packages, consisting of small and large group rates for weddings, as well as packages for rehearsal dinners and wedding vow renewals. Winona is its 50-foot sailing catamaran on which they currently offer snorkel and sunset sail cruises and, during whale season, whale watch cruises....
Take a ride on the Stanley Park Ghost Train
Every Halloween, thousands of people flock to Vancouver's Stanley Park for a train ride deep into the forest. According to officials, this year's theme of Scary Fairy Tales will offer just the right mix of fear and fun - making it a must-do event for young families. Riders can also enjoy face painting, crafts, a haunted maze and other family friendly activities (included with train admission). The Stanley Park Ghost Train runs Oct. 5-31 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday). Tickets for the...
Canada Place opening virtual flight attraction
Vancouver's iconic Canada Place recently announced the launch of FlyOver Canada, a virtual flight attraction opening in spring 2013. The $15-million attraction incorporates the latest in virtual flight-ride technology and is the first of its kind in Canada. Opening in the former IMAX theatre, FlyOver Canada seats up to 60 guests who are safely strapped in their seats and elevated in front of a 20-metre-wide, sphere-shaped screen. This breathtaking virtual journey across the country comes complete with wind, scents, mist and sound....
Bahamas Tourist Office has new digs
The Bahamas Tourist Office - Canada has changed locations. The new address and telephone numbers are: Bahamas Tourist Office, 2150 Islington Ave., Suite 212, Toronto, Ont. M9P 3V4. Telephone: 416-241-6163, 1-800-667-3777; Fax:...
Surf & Turf
Waikiki Beach's Park Shore Waikiki has a new hike and surf package. The Hans Hedemann Surf & Turf package allows guests to step out the front door and summit Diamond Head and take a surfing session at Waikiki Beach. The package costs US$199 a night (plus taxes) and includes a two-hour surfing or stand-up paddle (SUP) surfing lesson for one person; a one-hour surfboard or SUP rental for one person; a bike/hike Diamond Head tour with a sandwich and soft drink; one daily Subway breakfast combo; and an ocean-view room. The package is based on availability and offered through Dec. 31. It requires...
Free shuttle service brings guests to Waikiki Ocean Club
The Waikiki Ocean Club has sealed an agreement with Waikiki Trolley to bring guests free of charge to the Hilton Hawaiian Village, where they will be able to embark on a day-long excursion aboard Waikiki's "playground on the water."Any guest of Waikiki Ocean Club may simply show his or her ticket or voucher to the trolley conductor in order to receive free round-trip transportation. Moored about 300 yards offshore, Waikiki Ocean Club offers a wide array of ocean-related activities for both the active thrill-seeker and the sun-bathing pleasure-seeker. Snorkelling, water trampolines,...
Vacation packages with Nolitours, Transat to Costa Rica
Nolitours is now offering vacation options in Costa Rica with departures from Vancouver. Air Transat will operate weekly flights on Tuesdays from YVR, Dec.18 to April 23, 2013. Guests can choose to embark on the Nolitours' Treasures of Costa Rica coach tour. Highlights include a sightseeing tour of Liberia, a visit to the Monteverde Biological Reserve, a cruise on the Tarcoles River, a boat tour and visit to Marina Ballena National Park, hiking through Manuel Antonio National Park and Arenal Volcano National, with incredible views of the Tenorio volcano....
BC agents invited to Hawaii Destination Show
British Columbia agents are invited to participate in the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau's 2012 Hawaii Destination Show - British Columbia and North Area Washington State on Sept. 20 at the Shuksan Golf Club in Bellingham, WA. On hand will be the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau and a number of hotel and wholesaler partners. Suppliers will showcase their products and special offers for 2012/13. The event, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., will include a supplier trade show, dinner, presentations and live Hawaiian entertainment by Kawailanamalie Productions, led by Malia A.K. Petersen, Miss...