Tour Operators
Take A Ride With TDA Global
If you've got clients who are into cycling, then TDA Global Cycling has a trip that may appeal to them. In 2019, TDA Global Cycling's North American Epic tour travels from Canada's Arctic Coast over the Rocky Mountains and across the Southwest U.S., down the Baja California Peninsula and deep into Mexico, then through six Central American countries to the Panama Canal. It's a new route for TDA Global Cycling and it covers 8,750 miles in five and a half months, beginning on July 4 and ending on Dec. 15, 2019. Tour prices start at $24,900 per person based on double occupancy, with...
Tailor-Made Experiences From Luxury Gold
Luxury Gold now has a designated Group Travel and Bespoke Journeys Department focused on customizing experiences for individuals, small groups or groups of 20 and more. The addition of this new team allows Luxury Gold to heighten its focus on offering exclusive itineraries for special groups and Bespoke Journeys to any guest. Clients and travel agents can now create their own tailor-made Fully Independent Travel (FIT) holidays in Greece which is a new destination offered this year, as well as Ireland, Scotland and Africa. Bespoke journeys are available to individuals, couples or...
Discover Asia With Trafalgar
Trafalgar has launched its new 2019-2020 Asia program, which offers 27 handcrafted trips – including 10 new trips for 2019 – to 44 cities across Japan, India, Nepal, China and South East Asia, clients will truly immerse themselves in the diversity of the real Asia and connect to “The Good Life.” Wolf Paunic, president of Trafalgar and Costsaver Canada, commented: “We are very excited to launch our immersive and in-depth Trafalgar 2019 Asia program. With over 27 handcrafted trips, we know our loyal Canadian travel agents will connect clients with the soul of Asia like never...
Sunwing Adds Miami
Sunwing has added Miami to its list of vacation options this winter, offering up to 10 direct flights a week from four gateways – Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City. From Toronto, Saturday, Sunday and Thursday departures will start Dec. 1. Montreal residents can take advantage of flights on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting Dec. 1. Convenient Saturday and Sunday departures will also be available from Quebec City beginning on Dec. 8, while weekly flights from Ottawa will depart Saturdays starting Dec. 15. Vice-president of USA and Cruises, Reg Mendes,...
Travelling With Faith
Trafalgar has launched its 2019-2020 Travel with Faith program, featuring eight specially handcrafted trips to 19 countries, that offer clients a chance to reaffirm their faith through enlightening travel to some of the world's most spiritual and uplifting destinations – including Oberammergau 2020. Wolf Paunic, president of Trafalgar Canada, said of the new program: “We are very pleased to offer our loyal Canadian agents these truly enlightening travels including the once a decade experience of Oberammergau in 2020 which will definitely spark heightened interest with their...
50 Degrees North Expanding Canadian Operations
After just 18 months of operation here, Scandinavian travel specialist, 50 Degrees North is expanding its Canadian office in response to increased demand from North Americans seeking to travel to Scandinavia. Natalie Lauzon, 50 Degrees North's Vancouver sales and office manager, notes that: “Our small team has been working diligently to increase our visibility across Canada and the US and we are already above our sales projection for 2018.” The expansion includes the addition of Titta Teräs to the company's North America team. Teräs has extensive experience and in-depth...
A Big Mazatlan Welcome For Sunwing
Sunwing received a royal welcome yesterday (Oct. 11) as it marked its return to Mazatlan, Mexico, hosting nearly 160 agents on a four-day fam. New for Sunwing this year is direct service from Montreal to Mazatlan, along with seasonal weekly flights from Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina and Saskatoon. It was also the first time Sunwing flew its new Boeing 737 MAX 8 to the destination. In the top photo: Pictured following a ceremonial ribbon cutting upon arrival is Andrew Dawson (r), chief operating officer for the Sunwing Travel Group, along with Julio Birrueta (l), director,...
The Art Of Travelling With Insight
With the launch of its 2019 Europe and Britian collection, Insight Vacations is planning to show travellers “the insights and not just the sights” on 96 journeys, including 3 brand new trips to Scandinavia and Greece. As well, Insight has further enhanced several itineraries including its Jordan Experience with a meaningful visit to the Iraq Al-Amir Women's Cooperative, an Insight Cares and TreadRight project; its Israel Discovery with a new Dine-at-Home lunch experience; and the Easy Pace Malta itinerary with memorable visits to Valetta and Mdina. Insight Vacations has also...