Tour Operators
Arctic Kingdom Webinar Puts Focus on Polar Bear Tours
Northern specialist Arctic Kingdom says the “emotional experience of viewing polar bears from up close from ground level, standing eye-to-eye with them, is unparalleled.” The tour operator has October and November tours that are opportunities to view polar bears on the west coast of Hudson Bay in Nunavut, just north of Churchill, Man., as they roam the tundra waiting for the first sea ice to form. Arctic Kingdom is hosting an Aug. 3 webinar at 1 p.m., EST, telling participants how they can get the chance to safely view and photograph the animals up close on its cabin-based...
Book With ACV, Save $200 On Next AC Flight
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering travellers booking a Mexico or Caribbean package by Aug. 13 a $200 savings per couple on a future Tango flight anywhere in North America for travel between Jan. 5 and Oct. 31, 2018. Packages must be booked by Aug. 13 for travel dates between Nov. 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018. Agents can redeem the promotional code on behalf of clients at...
Dan Tours Hosts September India Fam
Dan Tours, in co-operation with Turkish Airlines, is hosting an all-inclusive fam trip to India, Sept. 18-26. The program covers Delhi, Jaipur, Bharatpur and Agra and is designed to introduce agents to the culture and food and is loaded with full days of “meaningful interactions and people-to-people connections.” The cost is $999, sharing twin room (single supplement, $399), and includes round-trip airfare from Toronto on Turkish Airlines including all taxes and fuel surcharge, four- and five-star hotel accommodation, all meals, touring as per itinerary including entrance fees,...
Signature Over The Moon in Cancun
Signature Vacations has added The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun to its exclusive Crown Collection. Newly opened in May, travellers staying at the all-inclusive resort with Signature will receive numerous value-added benefits and perks, including resort credits valued at $1,500 toward weekly indulgences like golf, spa treatments, room upgrades and more, unlimited à la carte dining and a welcoming bottle of wine in their room. Families that book by Aug. 31 receive exclusive perks where kids and teens aged two to 17 can enjoy their stay, meals and activities at the hotel for free. This...
Tauck Pricing 2018 Tours in Cdn. Dollars
Tauck is making it easier for Canadian travellers and travel agents to work with the company, by pricing its 2018 journeys in Canadian dollars. The move marks the first time in Tauck’s 92-year history that it has priced its trips in local currency for the Canadian market. In addition, Tauck will begin publishing dedicated Canadian brochures featuring the company’s 100-plus tours and cruises, all priced in Canadian currency. The company’s Canadian website, www.tauck.ca, has also been updated to display the new pricing. According to Tauck vice-president for global sales, Steve...
B&R Unveils New Trips For 2018
Butterfield & Robinson has unveiled six new trips for 2018, including a self-guided walking trip in the Cotswolds, cycling in South Africa, and a handful of itineraries in new destinations across Europe. With over 50 years of planning and executing unique and unforgettable trips, B&R continues to cement its legacy as a leading active and luxury tour operator for its travellers. New trips for 2018 include: Berlin to Prague Biking, from US$4,995 (6 days / 5 nights) Holland Walking, from US$4,995 (6 days / 5 nights) South Africa Biking, from US$7,995 (7 days / 6...
ACV Adds Cartagena to Winter Lineup
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has added Cartagena, Colombia, to its winter lineup. The tour operator will offer 11 hotels, located throughout the main areas of the city – Bocagrande beach, the Old Town and the northern area. Designed to cater to all styles and budget, ACV will feature accommodations ranging from properties offering comfortable services to more luxurious hotels with an extensive choice of facilities and amenities. Hotels will offer a choice of meal plans, as well as the more traditional all-inclusive option. New, non-stop Toronto-Cartagena flights will be operated by...
Island Vibes
When you think of the Bahamas Out Islands, you automatically think of the swimming pigs of The Exumas. Feeding the island's 20-some friendly pigs and piglets is just the Instagram-able adventure travellers are looking for. But this is only one of 700 Out Islands, 30 of which are inhabited, that make up the nation of the Bahamas, writes Ashley Rochefort in this week's cover story in the digital edition of Travel Courier. “Just because you’ve been to Nassau or visited The Exumas, doesn’t mean you’ve seen all of what Bahamas has to offer,” says Steven Johnson, senior manager,...