Destinations
Staying warm while taking in Aurora Borealis
For maximum effect, the northern lights are best viewed in winter, but it can be a very chilly endeavour. Northern lights seekers who want to stay warm can consider visiting the Churchill Northern Studies Centre in Manitoba for its Winter Skies tour. Natural light permeates 90% of the centre's interior space and a solar wall heats incoming ventilation air for the unusual trapezoid-shaped building. Amenities include sleeping quarters, cafeteria, laboratories and classrooms. The "Winter Skies: Aurora and Astronomy in Churchill"program will operate Feb. 16-21 and March 1-6. Evening talks by an...
New ways to experience winter in Banff
Some attractive packages are now available for a wintertime trip to Banff National Park, to sample the skiing at any of the three ski resorts in the park. For instance, visitors can ski-in ski-out at Sunshine Mountain Lodge and get the fifth night free from $150 p.p. per night. The package includes all lift tickets and VIP parking. The Winter Adventurer package at Lake Louise is priced from $199 p.p., and includes a stay at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and participation in a 1.5-hour dogsledding adventure along the Continental Divide. By staying at the Chateau, guests can borrow skates to...
Four Seasons set to host ‘Made in America 2’
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Luxury resort on Oahu North Shore has special offers
With almost five miles of beachfront, Turtle Bay Resort is a perfect place to enjoy Hawaiian coastal scenery, just 45 minutes from the energetic pulse of Honolulu and Waikiki city. Oahu's spectacular ocean views are on display from all of the resort's 443 units, including beach cottages, villas, guest rooms and suites. It now has offers of fifth, sixth and seventh night free available. Turtle Bay Resort features two landscaped pools, championship golf courses by Fazio and Palmer, tennis courts, horseback riding, hiking and mountain bike trails, a surfing school, dining and shopping. Nearby is...
JW Marriott Ihilani gets new GM
Marriott International, Inc. has announced the appointment of Paul Toner as general manager of the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina on Oahu. Toner assumed his new post Jan. 14, succeeding Dan Banchiu who is retiring after 32 years with the company. Most recently Toner was senior vice-president and chief operating officer of RockResorts and Vail Resorts Hospitality, which he joined in 2008 following many years as a senior executive with Marriott International in the Hawaiian Islands. At the 387-room JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa, Toner will oversee and direct all aspects of the...
Big White Ice Tower back for second year of climbs
With no ice cliffs, ice falls or glaciers in sight, Big White Ski Resort has devised the next best thing, with its nearly-new ice tower a fixture of climbing action at the Okanagan mountain. Now in its second year of operation, the Big White Ice Tower is made by cross-bracing four 18-metre telephone poles and soaking the whole things in water to freeze in the Okanagan winter. The $20 fee for one climb includes boots, cramp-ons, ice tools, helmet and harness. For $55, climbers can spend the day on the tower....
Westin invites guests to say ‘I do’
Romantically inclined sorts are welcome to say "I do"to romance at the Westin Maui Resort and Spa. The resort's "Celebrations of Aloha"wedding centre helps couples create romantic events to celebrate their love. The "Intimate"wedding package provides the bride and groom with a personal wedding specialist to co-ordinate the event, choice of resort location, garden chairs for guests, fresh flower lei for the couple, a non-denominational officiant, wedding certificate and sunset dinner for two. Other packages include enhancements, such as a live music performance by a solo Hawaiian or...
Hot breakfast included
Kelowna, BC's Best Western Plus Wine Country Hotel & Suites has implemented Best Western's new enhanced hot breakfast selections for guests. The Best Western brand has announced a new comprehensive breakfast buffet menu featuring the addition of new hot menu items that includes eggs, and hot breakfast meat in addition to freshly cooked waffles. Close to all the attractions in West Kelowna, the hotel is ideal for business, leisure or group travellers. This new-build, 100% non-smoking hotel features spacious suites with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators and microwaves. There is an indoor pool with...