Destinations
Sam Roberts Band to play at Banff outdoor concert
Banff National Park's highly popular outdoor summer concert, "Performance in the Park,"now in its third year, will host Montreal's Sam Roberts Band in Banff's Cascade Gardens on June 23. Performance in the Park, produced in partnership with Parks Canada, The Banff Centre and Banff Lake Louise Tourism, kicked off in 2010 to celebrate the destination's mountain heritage and the importance of protected places in Canada. Each concert has proved phenomenally successful with ticket sales consistently reaching maximum capacity. "Performance in the Park always sells out so we encourage fans and...
Picture Perfect’ getaway with Outrigger
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts' 'Picture Your Perfect Hawaii Getaway"online sweepstakes offers a way for travellers to make their Hawaii vacation a possible dream come true. One grand-prize winner will receive roundtrip flights for two on Hawaiian Airlines, a six-night stay at an Outrigger hotel or condo on Oahu, Kauai, Maui or Hawaii Island, and complimentary island adventure activities. Log on to www.outrigger.com/pictureperfect to enter. Each day through April 18, Outrigger will display a postcard of a Hawaii scene and entrants need to identify where, who, or what it is. Participants can...
Saskatoon gets first luxury boutique hotel
The James Hotel, a boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Saskatoon, is the first such luxury property in the Saskatchewan city. The 59-room/suite property is on the bank of the South Saskatchewan River. Prior to a 20-month total renovation project, the building housed apartment residences. As such, many rooms have larger floor plans and all suites have private furnished balconies with views of the city or the river. Accommodation choices include studios, one and two bedroom suites, plus the James Penthouse Rooms feature Simmons Beautyrest king beds, marble bathrooms, soaker tubs, free...
Comfort Suites Kelowna honoured
A keen-eye for detail, attentive-service and a passion for excellence are ingredients in the recipe for success at The Comfort Suites Kelowna, which captured a prestigious 2012 Gold Hospitality Award from Choice Hotels Canada. "This mark of distinction recognizes our team's superior guest service and dedication to hard work,"says hotel general manager, Carla Carlson. "To be identified as one of the top hotels in Canada is truly an honour. This award is a celebration of our entire team stepping-up to make guest satisfaction a top priority every day."Gold award-winning hotels represent the top...
Third night free at Napili Kai Beach Resort
Napili Kai Beach Resort, situated on 10 beachfront acres on Maui's crescent-shaped Napili Bay, has introduced two special offers for coming months, including a limited-time "third night free"special. For travel dates through June 15, guests can receive a third night free in an Ocean View Studio. A minimum three-night stay is required, with a third night free after every two consecutive paid nights at full rate (rates start at $355 per night). Reservations must be booked by June 12. Payment in full is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable. For details, visit...
A Giant Welcome From The Land Of Giants
Tourism was high on the itinerary, as Northern Ireland's First Minister, Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness made their first visits to Canada -- a trip that featured stops in both Montreal and Toronto -- late last week. During the stop in Toronto, First Minister Robinson spoke to the audience of dignitaries and top travel trade types about how special Northern Ireland's tourism product is and how the next two years -- with a host of planned celebrations, openings and major events -- will be even better still. Peace and stability, Robinson told his audience, have...
Cultural centre’s newest activity makes a valid point
Laie's The Polynesian Cultural Center is offering guests the opportunity to channel their inner warrior and try their hand at the new "Go Native!"spear throwing activity in the Tahitian village. In this game, guests learn how to throw a traditional wooden spear using an underhand technique. The objective of the game is to hit a coconut set atop a tall pole 20 feet away. Competitors throw their spears simultaneously and the winner is determined by who hits the coconut. Traditionally, javelin throwing was a competition held between islands in the Tuamotu archipelago. Teams representing the...
Victoria celebrates 150th birthday
The town site of Fort Victoria was incorporated as the City of Victoria on Aug. 2, 1862, so this year marks the 150th anniversary of the city. In celebration, several events have been planned over the course of the year. The 2012 Victoria Day Parade (May 21) and Symphony Splash (Aug. 5) celebrations will incorporate heritage-themes to honour the occasion. On Aug. 2, there will be a public ceremony followed by a community celebration in Centennial Square featuring music, performances, cake and other activities....