Destinations
Universal Orlando, Loews team up
Universal Parks & Resorts and Loews Hotels & Resorts are teaming up to build a new hotel development at Universal Orlando that will add high-quality, high-value options for families wanting an affordable on-site experience. Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort will offer two distinct experiences within the development's multiple buildings: 900 family suites, capable of sleeping six, that include kitchen areas and 900 standard guest rooms, offering both moderate- and value-priced accommodations. It will be operated by Loews Hotels & Resorts and is scheduled to open in 2014. The hotel will be...
Discover Galilee, Jerusalem by bike
Travellers and sport enthusiasts traveling to Israel can now experience the Christian holy sites in the Galilee and Jerusalem by taking one of the new "Biking the Path of Jesus" tours. The 12-mile biking routes are available in two-day or week-long tours and depart from destinations in northern Israel, including Nazareth, the town of Jesus' birth, and travel through Mt. Carmel, Mt. Gilboa and Mt. Tabor to the rolling hills and olive groves surrounding Kibbutz Lavi. The two-day tour will leave from Kibbutz Lavi and travel through the Horns of Hattin fort to the Druze pilgrimage sight of Nebi...
Escape to Patagonia
Goway is reminding travellers interested in visiting Patagonia in Argentina and Chile to start planning now for the North American winter -- southern hemisphere summer - season. This region of the world is home to some of the most amazing scenery in all of Latin America. There are many opportunities to trek, kayak, horseback ride, cruise through the fjords, as well as discover wildlife. Patagonia is not a typical winter escape but a different and unique experience. Don Forster, general manager for Goway's Latin America division, observed: "Naturally most people think of the Caribbean to...
UK-Asia links growing
A host of strategic issues that included UK border issues, inward investment for the UK, Heathrow airport, crisis response, the 2012 Olympic impact and the UK's controversial Air Passenger Duty (APD) were on the agent when the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) hosted its PATA Hub City Forum, at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall in London late last week. In welcoming delegates to the event, the UK's Minister for Trade and Investment Lord Green said: "The Asia Pacific region is a vibrant and dynamic one with many burgeoning economies and a vital source of investment, business and...
ALBA has winter 2013 Italy flights
ALBATours 2012-2013 winter program is now on sale and features roundtrip flights from Toronto to various points in Italy aboard Alitalia. Starting from just $419 roundtrip per person plus tax, the program will run between Nov. 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013, offering flights to 17 destinations in Italy including Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, Lamezia, Palermo, to name a few. New this year, Alitalia will operate its Airbus A330-200 series beginning Nov. 1, 2012, and offer 3 classes of service: Magnifica Class (Business class), (NEW) Premium Economy class, and Economy class. For more, go to...
Discover Canada, US with Trafalgar
Trafalgar has launched its 2013 USA & Canada brochure, featuring 51 itineraries and 10 new trips across the USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica and now Panama. In 2013, Trafalgar has added a new 8-day program to Panama. It is also offering an 8-day At Leisure program that showcases the best of California's wine country -- long a favourite of Trafalgar travellers. In Hawaii, Trafalgar has added a new 9-day journey throughout the Hawaiian islands that has been designed specifically with family travel in mind. Doug Patterson, president of Trafalgar Canada, said that: "We've noticed a significant...
ACV adds Huatulco
This winter, Air Canada Vacations will be launching programs to Huatulco, Mexico from Toronto on Saturdays. Known for its eco-tourism, including river rafting, rappelling, and hiking jungle trails, Huatulco is all unspoiled nature, laid-back attitude and of course, pristine beaches. Air Canada Vacations will be featuring the Binniguenda All Inclusive Hotel, Hotel Castillo Huatulco, La Isla Huatulco, Las Brisas Huatulco and Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa in the new program. And for travellers who book and pay by Oct. 31, 2012, ACV is offering savings of $400 per couple, or $200 per adult, on...
Wild retreats at Nimmo Bay
Well known for its heli-fishing and heli-hiking adventures, Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort has now added wilderness and wildlife retreats for the 2012 and 2013 seasons. The new retreats offer guests a chance to experience the amazing wildlife and wilderness that surrounds the property without using the resort's helicopters, which can be expensive, explained Becky Eert, marketing director for Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort. Eert observed: "The resort is truly remote, providing us with access to untamed wilderness and abundant wildlife. From bear watching on stand-up paddle boards to kayaking with...