Resorts
The Dream Makers
These days travellers are looking for more from their vacations than simply seeing the sights. They want to be authentically immersed in the destination through experiences and local interactions. At the core, it's the people they encounter along the way who help shape their trip. In the same way, cultivating personal relationships is also key to the success of travel agents. Rather than a business transaction, it's about getting to know clients and being part of milestone moments like honeymoons and birthday celebrations or plans for a much-needed break from their day-to-day...
Specials, Spies And More At Jamaica’s Moon Palace
After months of speculation, it has been confirmed that the 25th installment of the James Bond spy series will be shot in Jamaica, with filming starting last week. Moon Palace Jamaica sits on the very spot where Sean Connery landed his helicopter in the first James Bond movie, “Dr. No" and the resort is located in Ocho Rios, which is full of history, and unique stories to be told around the Bond films, Palace Resorts says. Meanwhile, a spring and summer “Kids and Teen stay free” promotion is found at Moon Palace Jamaica. “That means your kids and teens can stay, play and...
Spectacular Months From Club Med Sandpiper Bay
Club Med Sandpiper Bay kicks off of its new Spectacular Months program in July, with a lineup of annual events at the all-inclusive family-friendly resort, continuing through June 2020. The property's Spectacular Months will offer six themes that elevate the resort's current activities and experiences, each lasting approximately two months. Sandpiper Bay is Club Med's only U.S.-based resort, nestled on the St. Lucie River in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Carolyne Doyon, senior vice-president of Club Med Canada and Mexico, said that: “Florida's tropical climate has always made it a...
Inn At Laurel Point GM Named Top Hotelier
Ian Powell, a hotelier with over 40 years in the international hospitality industry, was named hotelier of the year during the recent BC Hospitality Summit in Kelowna. Powell is the general manager of Inn at Laurel Point in Victoria. The annual industry award recognizes an individual displaying management, leadership and communication skills at the highest levels of excellence, plus a commitment to employees, community and the industry at large. This recognition comes at a time when the Inn at Laurel Point is undergoing a major renovation of its ground floor and surrounding gardens....
Kids Stay Free With Wedding Groups and Karisma
With wedding season upon us, Karisma Hotels & Resorts’ Generations Riviera Maya and Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun are inviting kids to stay for free with wedding groups of 10 rooms or more. Wedding couples can enjoy the company of even the smallest of guests as children ages 3-12 are free, up to 25 kids in total. The offer is available through May 31, for travel beginning May 1 and ending Dec. 20, for a maximum of two children per room. And, at both luxurious, Gourmet Inclusive resorts, wedding couples can breathe easily knowing there will be no detail left unturned. Every...
Take The Road Less Travelled In Cuba
With its centuries-old facades, cobbled streets and an abundance of classic cars, it's easy to imagine a time when Ernest Hemingway roamed the streets of Havana in search of his next libation – in between, or perhaps, to fuel – his writing sessions, writes assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's Travel Courier cover story. “He knew all the bars here in Old Havana,” tour guide Betsy Olivares of Cubatour muses as the group approaches one of his favourite former local watering holes, El Floridita, which today serves as a popular spot for tourists to grab a daiquiri and pose...
Hotel Le Crystal Beds Fit For A King
Eric Hamel wants to make it Crystal-clear that those who overnight in his hotel won't find their beds cramped. Hamel, general manager of downtown Montreal's Hotel Le Crystal, noted during a Tuesday Toronto gathering that hotel management decided on uniform sleeping arrangements throughout the upscale hotel. “We only have king-sized beds,” he said of the recently renovated property that has seen its rooms redone and gained a restaurant. “Much has changed,” he said of the renovations to a hotel that's only 11 years old. Management decided to renovate despite the hotel's...
Ashford Castle Has Birthday Special
In 2019, the historic Ashford Castle in western Ireland is celebrating its 80th anniversary as a leading Irish hotel. The 800-year-old castle first opened its doors as a luxury hotel on July 6, 1939, and has been host over the years to royalty, presidents and celebrities. In 2015, the hotel underwent a complete $100 million plus restoration to restore the Castle to its former glory. It is consistently on the Best of the World lists every year. To celebrate its 80th anniversary, Ashford Castle is offering guests a special 80th-birthday hotel experience from May 2019 onwards. That...