Resorts
Palm Island Delays Reopening To February 2021
Palm Island Resort & Spa has delayed its reopening until Feb. 19, 2021 due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and quarantine requirements. Similar to other Elite Resorts’ properties, upon reopening, a newly implemented resort fee of US$24 per room, per night applies to all arrivals (regardless of when the booking was made). Guests may, at their option, reschedule their bookings for later dates from Feb. 19 up to Dec. 25, 2021, or transfer their reservations to Galley Bay Resort & Spa, Antigua. The resort is asking that agents advise it – in writing – by Nov. 30, 2020...
Winter Escapes From Club Med
Club Med has unveiled details of its Black Friday sale. From now until Nov. 29, travellers can take advantage of savings of up to 60% off for select premium Club Med destinations. For travel dates between Nov. 23, 2020 and July 2, 2021, with blackout dates applicable, choose from these select resorts: Michès Playa Esmeralda, Punta Cana, Cancun Yucatan, Sandpiper Bay, Turkoise, Caravelle and Buccaneer’s Creek. This offer features savings of 55% off on Superior rooms and 60% on Deluxe rooms and Suites. Club Med has added additional perks for this limited time offer:...
Agents Win With Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana
La Colección Resorts -- a collection of 15 resorts spanning across Mexico and the Dominican Republic -- is rewarding top travel agents with its new “Everybody Wins, every time” promotion. To celebrate, the company is offering travellers and agents alike a chance to experience Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana as it prepares to welcome guests in February 2021. From now until Jan. 31, 2021, the top five agents who make three or more bookings to the resort will qualify to win a five-night complimentary all-inclusive stay for two at Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana, which includes...
BVI Resort Reopening Dec. 1
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina in the British Virgin Islands is now taking reservations as it prepares to reopen on Dec. 1, 2020. Located on its own private island, the resort provides a range of on-island experiences and is an ideal location for island-hopping for those who want to explore the British Virgin Islands. The resort will once again welcome overnight guests and marina visitors, following a months-long closure of the entire Caribbean territory earlier this year due to the coronavirus. Having completed extensive preparations to safely welcome guests back, the...
Basecamp Revelstoke Set For Dec. 3 Opening
Basecamp Resorts newest hotel, Basecamp Revelstoke, will officially open its doors on Dec. 3, 2020. The 32-unit property is situated just a short walk from downtown Revelstoke, overlooking the Columbia River and only a 15-minute drive to the world-famous Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Designed for families, avid adventure seekers and powder junkies alike, Basecamp provides epic views, modern amenities, top notch service along with all of the comforts of home. The announcement was made today by Basecamp Resorts CEO Sky McLean. Basecamp Revelstoke is the newest addition to the...
Club Med Connects With Sabre, Galileo
Club Med has joined both the Sabre and Galileo booking platforms. Following last year's launch of Club Med on SIREV, travel advisors will now be able to search, compare and book Club Med travel products on Sabre and Galileo. All travel advisors will now have the opportunity to inquire about and book trips, with flights included, to 30 Club Med resorts. This includes not only locations in the Caribbean, Mexico and Florida but also resorts in the heart of the French, Italian and Swiss Alps. Jacinda Lowry, national sales director at Club Med, noted that: “During this difficult...
Out Of Office With Transat
Transat is now offering a new collection of hotels that it’s calling its Out of Office Collection. Designed for travellers who would like to soak up the joys of the South while working, the collection features a range of benefits tailored to the needs of telecommuters and includes more than 30 carefully selected hotels in some of the most popular South destinations for Canadian travellers, namely Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. The addition of the Out of Office Collection further enhances Transat’s existing hotel offer, which already includes four Sun...
Swoop, IHG Partner On Trusted Travel Getaways
Swoop has unveiled Trusted Travel Getaways -- packaged vacations designed to enable Canadians to enjoy a warm-weather vacation with confidence this winter. The limited offering of vacation packages aims to provide travellers with enhanced peace of mind throughout their travel journey. Trusted Travel Getaways will operate to Montego Bay, Jamaica, departing from Toronto beginning Dec. 19. Swoop launched the program in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts and it will provide travellers with accommodation at the Holiday Inn Resort Montego Bay All-Inclusive. As well,...