Destinations
Fair Wind adds Snuba to activity line-up
Hawai'i Island's award-winning ocean activities company, Fair Wind Big Island Ocean Guides, has introduced Snuba to its line-up of ocean fun. Snuba, an underwater breathing system, requires no prior dive experience or certification. It is perfect for couples, families, children eight years and older and seniors, or anyone who wants to add to their Fair Wind adventure. Following a safety briefing with a skilled, certified Snuba guide, participants can dive two feet, 10 feet, or 20 feet with a Snuba guide with them the entire time. Snuba is available aboard Fair Wind II Cruises to Kealakekua...
Commission jump on land bookings by Anderson
A month and half of booking bonuses by Anderson Vacations is now underway, giving agents the opportunity to earn higher commissions on Anderson land products until the end of September. Anderson is offering 14% commission on all land bookings for 45 days, a program that started on Aug. 15. The incentive will be for new bookings only, deposited after the Aug. 15 start date. This includes bookings from hotel nights to car rentals, for Australia, New Zealand, or any of the South Pacific Islands such as Fiji, Tahiti or the Cook Islands, to name some. AAT Kings and Top Deck product will also be...
San Diego film fest hits the screen Sept. 26
The San Diego International Film Festival returns Sept. 26-30 to downtown's Gaslamp Quarter and expands to La Jolla with a full slate of films showcasing the best in American and international full-length features, documentaries and shorts. Additional activities include Q&A sessions with the directors, workshops, panel discussions, guest appearances by film and video artists and more....
Escape to Romance
The oceanfront Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa located on the Kohala Coast is offering an "Escape to Romance"package starting at US$274 per night. Couples will receive one category room upgrade, champagne upon arrival, a Hawaiian keepsake and daily breakfast for two at the resort's Hawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge. Based on availability, restrictions may apply. The offer is valid through Dec. 22. Agents are advised to use promotional code ROM when booking....
Tennis all-stars ‘Face-Off’ in Vancouver
Fresh off the heels of Vancouver's recent Davis Cup action, tennis's most well-known names have once again set their sights on the city. During the upcoming "Face-off"touring event, superstars Andy Roddick and Milos Raonic take to the courts in Vancouver and Toronto in a nail-biting match-up that also features Serena Williams, Agnieszka Radwanska and a number of local celebrities. The match takes place Nov. 14 at Vancouver's Rogers Arena....
Cancun boasts strong summer numbers
The Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau reports that Cancun had one of the best summer seasons in recent years with an approximate 88% hotel occupancy rate. Cancun International Airport received more than 7.4 million tourists, compared to 6.8 million who visited during the same time last year. Cancun saw a large influx of tourists from England, Russia, France and South America, with more than 40 flights a week arriving from those countries to Cancun's airport. Whale sharks were one of Cancun's most distinguished attractions this summer. The gentle creatures gather off the coast of Isla...
Runners gear up for Jerusalem marathon
Athletes from Israel and around the world will arrive in Jerusalem next spring for the third annual Jerusalem International Marathon on March 1, 2013. Taking place during Israel's 65th anniversary year, the race will include 26-mile, 13-mile and 6.2-mile running routes through a unique course combining historic sites, beautiful landscapes and modern attractions, including the Old City of Jerusalem, Mount Scopus and Hebrew University, Sultan's Pool, Mount Zion, American and German Colonies the Alrov Mamilla outdoor mall and streets adjacent to the Mahane Yehuda Market. Prior to the race, the...
Park Shore Waikiki offers new surf, bike/hike package
Park Shore Waikiki is targeting active travellers with a new package that includes two popular Waikiki activities, plus daily breakfast. "Our "Hans Hedemann Surf & Turf Package"is designed for active travellers heading to Oahu for some fun in the sun,"says Scott Pauli, area general manager for Aqua Hotels & Resorts. "One of Hawaii's top surf schools, Hans Hedemann Surf School is located in the hotel so it made perfect sense for us to partner with the former pro surfer on this package. We also added a couple of additional items to make this great package even better."The package is available...