Destinations
Celebrating Jamaica’s legendary music scene
February serves as Reggae Month in Jamaica, where fans can celebrate the music at its birthplace. Throughout the month, a range of reggae-focused activities will be held across the island with many of the events taking place in the capital city of Kingston. This year's Reggae Month will commemorate the island's 50th Anniversary of Independence with the theme "Reggae 50 - Jamaica's Heart and Soul."Special activities include the following: The Trench Town Festival, Feb. 3-6; Bob Marley Birthday Concert, Feb. 5; Bob Marley Museum Cake Cutting, Feb. 6; Best of the Reggae Film Festival, Feb. 18;...
Romantic night out at Comfort Inn Vancouver
Valentine's Day is near, and the Comfort Inn Downtown Vancouver has a package that features a spirits tasting event. Guests are seated and a knowledgeable sommelier guides them through an interactive tasting of libations. Rates start from $139 (plus tax, double occupancy) and include one night's accommodation, tasting for two at the Legacy Liquor Store, taxi transfers to/from the event, a deluxe complimentary breakfast for two and complimentary parking for one vehicle....
Rosewood fragrance concierge brings scent selection to guests
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has introduced its Fragrance Concierge, a guest service available at each of its 19 properties, including the Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver. Through this amenity, guests can choose from a selection of fine perfumes and colognes, eliminating the hassle of packing yet another bottle. Once they check in, guests can ring the Fragrance Concierge at any time and they will appear at their door with luxurious fragrances....
WestJet considers adding short haul turboprop airline
WestJet Airlines is looking at the potential of starting up a branch airline that would service short haul destinations with turboprop aircraft. The Calgary-based carrier is polling its employee groups through January to get their feedback on the proposal. If the service gets the green light, it could start operations as early as next year, with a fleet of about 40 turboprop aircraft. These would fly to smaller cities and connect into the WestJet network, which operates with a fleet of B737 jets....
Hotels deals mark first century for Arizona
Arizona is celebrating its 100th birthday as a state on Feb. 14, and Scottsdale's hotels, resorts and museums are taking notice. For instance, guests can stay in Scottsdale's Old Town - a place reminiscent of the Wild West - and take advantage of The Saguaro's "Centennial Package."Each week until March 1, the first 100 visitors to book rooms at Scottsdale hot new hotel will receive a $100 room rate when using the promotional code PROPEN....
Wholesaler reports heightened interest in Maui
Condominium Connection, a Hawaii wholesaler for more than four decades, is showing early booking trends for 2012 that indicate a strengthening in neighbour island travel and overall room rate increases of around 14% for the New Year. Joseph Fienberg, owner and president of Condominium Connection, says his company's current booking activity for 2012 is showing Oahu being reserved 32% of the time, Maui 50%, Big Island of Hawaii 10% and Kauai 8%. In 2011, Oahu and Maui were both at 43% while Hawaii was 8% and Kauai was 7%. "This is not to say that fewer people are visiting Hawaii. Rather, there...
Halekulani set for a wining and dining soiree
The Halekulani resort is inviting guests to enjoy a unique dining experience featuring renowned Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé estates Château Rauzan-Ségla and Château Canon, owned by iconic fashion house Chanel. The epicurean experience showcases a multi-course menu specially created and prepared by Bruno Chevalier, master chef of Château Rauzan-Ségla and Château Canon, and complemented with wines personally selected by John Kolasa, managing director of both châteaux. The wines were flown in for the event directly from the châteaux, including the rare...
Kea Lani gets new look
Maui's The Fairmont Kea Lani has spent more than US$28 million on renovations that include every suite, villa, pool deck, ballroom, corridor and elevator. The restaurant...