Destinations
Summer never ends in Bermuda
The Bermuda Department of Tourism is offering travellers a chance to enjoy an extra night on the island for free and in order to qualify, all they have to do is book between through Oct. 30, 2012 at participating hotels. Bermuda's "Endless Summer" deal is valid for travel between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31, 2012, and offers a chance for a third, a fourth or a fifth night free. Hotel rates start from $189 per night* and are available for certain room categories. For complete details of Bermuda's "Endless Summer" offer, go to http://www.gotobermuda.com/endless-summer...
A gateway opens in Edmonton
The Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton Gateway is now open. Owned and managed by Pacific Hospitality, the new hotel is the second in Edmonton and fourth in Alberta for the fast-growing Four Points brand, which now includes more than 160 hotels around the world. The 154-room Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton Gateway showcases the brand's "best for business" proposition for travellers seeking great hotels at great rates. Among its hallmarks are stylish and functional guest room workspace, free in-room internet, free WiFi in public spaces, and local craft beer through the brand-wide Best Brews...
Yoga in Waikiki
Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk has added yoga to its list of complimentary amenities. Guests of the resort now have the opportunity to participate in free one-hour yoga classes on the property's Grand Lanai or practice yoga in the privacy of their suite with a new yoga video channel that has been added to the resort's in-suite television offerings. The basic yoga flow classes on the Grand Lanai are taught by a certified instructor and take place from 7 am to 8 a.m. every Tuesday and Friday morning. Yoga mats from Lululemon Athletic are provided free of charge. Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach...
Deals in Maui
Maui is offering a host of travel deals this summer and fall. The Maui Accommodations Guide -- http://www.MauiAccommodations.com -- has just released its quarterly Special Values E-Alert listing the latest bargains offered by Maui hotels, condos, villas, cottages, and B&B's. The guide offers a comprehensive directory of where to stay on Maui, and its quarterly Special Values E-Alert newsletter is provided free as a resource for bargain-hunting travellers. In all, there are close to 40 special offers for summer and fall, including room rates starting from US$97 per night, free rental cars,...
LAST CHANCE to win Ft. Lauderdale trip
Want to win a vacation to sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida? Well, here's your last chance! Known for 40 kilometres of blue wave beaches, great shopping, a vibrant dining and nightlife scene, and a burgeoning cruise port, Fort Lauderdale has everything you need for a perfect beach getaway. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau, with Travel Courier, is sending one lucky travel agent, plus guest, on a seven-night trip for two to the south Florida destination, Fort Lauderdale. The prize package includes flights from Toronto courtesy of WestJet; a one week stay at the...
WTM 2012 Expands LGBT offering
World Travel Market and Out Now are expanding their partnership, including the unveiling of the world's largest LGBT research program. In 2012, there will be a combination of options for those seeking to reach the LGBT tourism consumer market - and to network with other businesses globally in a new B2B initiative to be showcased by Out Now at WTM. Out Now will once again present its industry-leading LGBT Marketing Masterclass, releasing the latest tourism findings from the world's largest LGBT market research program - LGBT2020 - at the WTM education workshop, including the first ever LGBT...
Seventh night is free
The Mauian, a popular beachfront property featuring boutique studio accommodations on Maui's Napili Bay, is offering a seventh night free for selected dates in August. It marks the first time the laid-back little property, a favorite with travellers for decades, has offered a seventh night free. "With only 44 units and an idyllic location right on the beach, our hotel runs pretty full all year round," observed the Mauian's general manager, Nane Aluli. "But we have some openings this year in late August. It's a great opportunity for travellers to experience the Mauian this summer at an extra...
The ultimate club
The Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort has added another family-friendly activity for its guests -- the Waikiki Ocean Club. Billed as 'Waikiki's ultimate ocean playground,' the Waikiki Ocean Club is the third ocean activity offered to guests at the resort. Moored about 300 yards offshore, the Waikiki Ocean Club offers a wide variety of ocean-related activities such as trampolines, diving platforms, jet skiing, snorkeling, and helmet diving. The cost for a full day on board is US$89 for adults (16 and older); US$69 for youth (4 to 15 years). Kama'ina rates are US$79 for adults and...