Destinations
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort sponsors upcoming triathlon
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, a 22-acre oceanfront resort on Hawaii, the Big Island, has become the title sponsor for the 4th Annual Lavaman Keauhou Triathlon scheduled for Nov. 18. Lavaman Keauhou is a fully sanctioned USA Triathlon Olympic Distance Triathlon produced by Hawaii Sports Connection. It is open to elite triathletes, triathlon enthusiasts and relay teams of all ages and levels. Lavaman Keauhou begins with a single lap 1.5K swim in Keauhou Bay. Athletes then transition to the bike portion, a scenic single-loop 40K course which takes them up the challenging Kamehameha III Road...
Superpipes and free skiing at Whistler Telus festival
The TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival is back for its 17th season, April 13-22, with a mind-blowing blend of genres to suit all tastes in sport, music and art. Blackcomb's Highest Level Terrain Park hosts the World Skiing Invitational/Association of Freeskiing Professionals World Championship slopestyle and superpipe contests. These crown a season of international competitions that stretch back to the Winter X Games. Skier's Plaza is the site of all the free music entertainment, and is big enough to accommodate 15,000-plus fans. Come sundown, the Big Air and The Shred Show competitions...
Canadian golf icon joins Predator Ridge
Predator Ridge Resort has announced the addition of former PGA Tour professional and Canadian Golf Hall of Fame inductee Richard Zokol to its team as executive director, Golf Development. In his new position, Zokol will be responsible for overseeing the resort's golf development, furthering the golf experience for guests and residents and expanding the presence of Predator Ridge's brand. Zokol is the second accomplished professional golfer to join Predator Ridge in recent months, bringing with him rich experiences in the game. In January, the resort announced the addition of LPGA pro AJ...
Champion surfer opens new surf school
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is making it easier to "hang ten"with the introduction of a new surf school and vacation package. Champion long board surfer Kai Sallas continues his father's tradition of surf instruction with the creation of Pro Surf School Hawaii, located at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. His long history and love for the sport began when he was 12 years old, stemming from dad Jr. Sallas who taught young Kai and helped revitalize the surfing culture as one of the original Waikiki Beach Boys. Now, the oceanfront resort is offering a value-added Surf Package for...
Fairmont has new pastry head honcho
Aron Weber has been named pastry chef for The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii. Weber joins the luxury AAA Four Diamond resort from The Fairmont Washington, D.C., where he held the position of executive pastry chef. Weber debuted his culinary creations at the 17th annual 'Q'uisine of Hearts Valentine's Brunch, a benefit for the Kona-Kohala Chapter of the American Culinary Federation held Feb. 12. The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is an AAA Four Diamond luxury destination resort offering 538 guestrooms. Facilities and services include the Hawaiian-inspired Spa Without Walls, authentic local daily beach and...
Spring festivities in works for BC ski resorts
Winter ski conditions on the BC mountains are still in full force, but they are all getting ready for the end of season spring festivities. In Fernie, 50th anniversary festivities have been in full swing all year long. There, the warmer temperatures can be ushered in throughout Ski Heritage Week, March 19-24. This blend of nostalgia and new-school events, both at the resort and in the Kootenay Rockies town, includes a classic ski film night, a Powder Pioneers Social, a new Telemark Ski Festival and an in-town Street Party. Those who hanker for straight skis, one-piece ski suits and florescent...
Five facets of EIA Terminal get improvements
Now underway is the Expansion 2012 project at Edmonton International Airport (EIA), which is five separate projects in total. These include an expanded terminal building, a new Central Tower, expanded aircraft parking space, a new power substation and an upgraded central utilities plant. The new EIA terminal is designed to make check-in simpler, security faster, departure lounges more comfortable, and the overall experience for passengers more relaxing and memorable. The Central Hall retail area and U.S. Departures lounge are now open. Canadian Border Service Agency, the...
Waikiki Hula Conference set for May
Hundreds of dancers from around the world will gather in Waikiki this spring to partake in a rare opportunity to experience hula in its native surroundings. The 6th annual International Waikiki Hula Conference will take place May 11-13 at the Hawaii Convention Center. The conference is not only for hula lovers from overseas, but is also open to local dancers of all experience levels and anyone interested in hula. This year's conference theme celebrates Lei Day in Hawaii, with workshop mele (song) and hula representing flowers or lei, chosen by each kumu hula (hula teacher). More than 40...