Hotels & Resorts
RITZ FAMILY ADVENTURE
As one of the nation's premiere family resorts, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua is unveiling its "Family Adventure Summer Series"dedicated to creating memorable, authentic Hawaiian experiences for families and guests of all ages. "Our cultural and environmental ties to Maui have been a huge draw, bringing families back to The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua year after year,"said Scott Robison, director of sales and marketing. "This summer we have expanded our summer activity offerings for kids and parents, providing even more opportunities for families to reconnect and create lasting memories."The Family...
GOOD KARMA RATES FOR BEACH CLEANERS
Those who want to do their part in cleaning up the growing debris on BC's west coast, resulting from the Japan tsunami in 2011, can join volunteers in a beach clean-up effort on May 10-12. And they can get a reduced rate at the Long Beach Lodge Resort by doing so. It is offering a reduced rate of $160 (double occupancy) to volunteers who need accommodations for the weekend. They will help teams from Clayoquot Wilderness Resort and the Ahousaht First Nation clean up tsunami debris that is washing up on the beaches around Clayoquot Sound, on the west coast of Vancouver Island....
HARD ROCK IN DAYTONA
Hard Rock International plans a Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach, Florida. Expected to debut in 2016, in sync with the running of the 58th annual Daytona 500, the beachfront site will be the largest in the market, currently slated to feature 250 hotel rooms, 100 condominium units with access to all hotel amenities and a Hard Rock Cafe. Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach will be the brand's fourth hotel in Florida and is currently anticipated to offer the Body Rock workout facility, Rock Spa, the Rock Shop featuring Hard Rock's iconic merchandise, and dining options, including a Hard Rock Cafe....
PALACE CELEBRATION
Mexico's Palace Resorts - which has five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations - has celebrated the enhancement of its signature property, Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort with fireworks displays, a gala and surprise performance by Cirque Dreams. The brand hosted industry insiders and VIPs, including meeting planners, tour operators and travel agents to celebrate the unveiling of the Cancun resort's $55-million renovations. Improvements include updates to guest rooms, enhanced meeting spaces, restaurant upgrades, the addition of a world-class wave simulator machine and dolphinarium, two new...
CANLINK ADDS TO PORTFOLIO
Canlink Travel Representatives has added another luxury property to its portfolio with the addition of the boutique property, La Casa Que Canta in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. The intimate resort consists of 25 romantic and private suites each with a view of Zihuatanejo Bay and 11 featuring their own private pool. The resort was built with tropical woods and decorated with handpicked Mexican handicrafts to give guests a sense of traditional Mexico. The property also boasts a full service spa and gym and provides arrangements for weddings and honeymoons. Also located at the property are two luxurious...
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
Guests can now enjoy special early bird rates at the Historic Volcano House on the Big Island of Hawaii in celebration of this hotel's highly anticipated opening. They can be one of the first to experience the renovated Volcano House, and can do so with discounted room rates that are available until May 31. Crater View Rooms are available for $200 per night and Namakanipaio Cabins can be booked for $55 per night. The Historic Volcano House will remain partially open while the renovation process is completed....
VERANDAH SAVINGS IN ANTIGUA
Elite Island Resorts reports added savings and value for families traveling to The Verandah Resort & Spa in Antigua this summer. Guests travelling before Aug. 31 will receive a $300 air credit on stays of three to six nights and a $500 air credit on stays of seven nights or more in addition to instant savings of up to 30%. The resort is also inviting families to bring their first child free of charge. Situated along Antigua's northeast coastline and bordered by Devil's Bridge National Park with its dramatic landmark rock arch, The Verandah Resort & Spa has family friendly offerings, including...
MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS
Sandals Resorts will travel across Canada throughout the spring to conduct a series of travel agent workshops. With a new theme this year of "Mind Your Own Business,"agents will learn the concept of "Whole Mind Selling"during the fast-paced, motivational and inspirational sessions. Agents will also learn how to use Sandals Resorts' various sales and marketing tools to complement their extensive product knowledge and achieve greater sales success. Workshops are open to agents seeking to become Certified Sandals Specialists and current CSS agents who need to maintain their status. The sessions...