Resorts
Unique Vacations Team Tries Jamaica’s Latest
Before heading to the annual Sandals Global Sales Conference held recently at Sandals South Coast, the Unique Vacations Canada sales team took a detour and dropped in at the Island Routes World Centre in Montego Bay for an exclusive look at the hottest new tour in Jamaica. The first of its kind on the island, MINI-Routes offers self-driving, scenic tours from Montego Bay to Negril and Ocho Rios in a convoy of MINI-Coopers. With an expert guide in the lead car, guests can soak in Jamaica’s history, culture, cuisine and natural beauty all while making pit-stops at local hot spots and...
Sheraton Maui Says No To Plastic Straws
The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is saying no to single-use plastic straws in an effort to enhance environmentally sustainable practices and to protect Hawaii’s tropical marine ecosystem, including the endangered honu (green sea turtle). The resort is the first in the Hawaiian Islands to completely eliminate single-use plastic straws in favour of a marine-friendly alternative. According to Surfrider Foundation, approximately 500 million plastic drinking straws are used and discarded every day in the United States alone, and 175 billion straws are used in a year. Surfrider...
Palladium Is Raising The Bar
Being in a competitive industry vying for the vacation dollars of travellers with ever-changing wants and needs, Jacques De Paep, Palladium Hotel Group’s commercial director for North America, believes businesses can’t afford to stand still, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. “You either innovate, expand, move ahead and renovate, or you die,” he tells Travel Courier. “That's the way it is in our market because the cycle of a hotel is getting shorter and the experiences that the customer expects changes quicker than ever...
Kinzie Invites Travellers to Pamper Their Pooch
Chicago's Kinzie Hotel is taking spoiling our four-legged friends to a new level with the return of its renowned “Pamper Your Pooch” package. The upscale, 215-room independent hotel that features a stylish Chicago-centric theme has been called the “most pet-friendly hotel” in the city because of its famed pet package. Pamper Your Pooch , which launched in 2016, includes lavish offerings exclusively for dogs such as doggie photography at local landmarks and a decadent Doggie Delights Dining Menu prepared by a local gourmet chef. New indulgences added this year include a local...
ACV Exclusive in Huatulco
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has added the new, four-star La Isla Natura in Huatulco, Mexico, to its line-up. This ACV-exclusive resort is 20 minutes from the Huatulco airport and is located on Tangolunda Bay, with direct access to two private beaches. The all-inclusive La Isla Natura offers an array of inclusions, such as a mezcal tasting, complimentary WiFi, a fitness centre, yoga and spinning classes, the chance to experience a Temazcal sauna, two complimentary excursions in Oaxaca, complimentary use of bicycles, free wedding packages and more. Guests of La Isla Natura also have...
Design Hotels Expands in California
Design Hotels has expanded its presence in California with the addition of Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills and Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs. According to officials, the Avalon hotels exemplify Design Hotels’ “design-driven luxury mindset,” providing urban oases for discerning travellers in two of Southern California’s most storied locales. “We have been a fan of Design Hotels for some time and are honoured to partner with this brand in their expansion in California,” says Brian De Lowe, president and co-founder of Proper Hospitality, who manages both Avalon...
Warwick Offers Paradise Island Savings
The new adults-only, all-inclusive Warwick Paradise Island – Bahamas is offering travellers extended “Paradise Summer Savings,” providing savings up to 44% off nightly all-inclusive rates, as well as credits at the resort's Amber Spa. The promotion is available on bookings made by Sept. 21 for travel throughout 2018. With the Paradise Summer Savings offer, all-inclusive rates start from US$335 per room, per night, based on double occupancy in an Island View room with double beds (normally US$592 a night) when travelling by Nov. 22. Rates vary according to travel dates and room...
AMResorts Says ‘I Do’ To At-Par Wedding Pricing
AMResorts' Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa in Mexico is inviting travellers to say “I do” to its new “Weddings Greataways” promotion, offering special at-par pricing and savings. Guests can book their weddings now through Dec. 30 for travel through March 30, 2018. Travellers booking their special day with this limited time exclusive offer will receive: up to 35% off booking (based on the USD to CAD exchange rate) and welcome cocktail party (one-hour open bar and hors d’oeuvres station for up to 50...