Tour Operators
Always Something Surprising
The Canadian director for India Tourism says a visit to his homeland will never be mundane. Anil Oraw told a Feb. 23 Toronto gathering that, “there's something surprising always” in his homeland, with the country's disparate jurisdictions including the southern state of Kerala, a particularly green place that Oraw labeled “God's own country.” Those visiting the northeastern city of Darjeeling can in turn see the lofty Himalayas, with one Darjeeling vantage point providing views of Mount Everest on a clear day. Oraw added that “India is called the Land of the Tiger,”...
ACV Picks A Winner
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has named Max Rositsan of Travelsavers -- Ontario as the winner of its recent Huatulco contest. For booking the most passengers to ACV's exclusive properties -- Isla Natura Beach and La Isla Huatulco and Beach Club -- Rositsan has won two air tickets in Air Canada's economy class cabin; a seven-night stay for two at Isla Natura Beach and 5X ACV&ME loyalty points. ACV offers regular, weekly seasonal service to Huatulco, as well as added frequency during peak winter travel out of Toronto on-board Air Canada. Go to http://vacations.aircanada.com for...
Transat Surprise Winners Announced
Transat has announced the names of the first winners in its Surprise Dates Contest, part of the company's 30th anniversary celebrations. The winners are: Linda Francis of Stewart Travel Services in Peterborough, Ontario (Ontario-Atlantic); Kyla Coe of the AMA Travel agency in Camrose, Alberta (Western Canada); and Mijanou Lanctot of the CWT Nicole & Cie travel agency in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec. Of note, CWT Nicole & Cie is also marking its 30th anniversary this year. Each has won a package for two, including Air Transat flights in Economy class and a one-week,...
Carr Golf Ready To Tee Off
Carr Golf – an Irish and Scottish provider of golf vacations – will hold its 10th annual World Invitational Father and Daughter Tournament July 24 to July 26 on County Kerry’s Waterville Golf Links. The event has already seen a 30% increase in team applications for 2017. The tournament includes three rounds of golf at Waterville, deluxe nightly accommodations, reception, full Irish breakfasts each morning, tournament photo, shuttle transportation throughout and prize ceremony complemented by a BBQ dinner. This past July, Carr Golf hosted 32 teams from the U.S., Canada and...
Mixing And Mingling With Goway
Goway says those feeling Down because of winter weather should look at the largest destination falling Under the banner of its South Pacific lineup. The company's Shirley Rourke told a Feb. 22 Toronto gathering that the tour operator wants travel agents “to sell Australia with confidence...and to make sure Australia is the next on their bucket list.” The company is spending Feb. 23 updating Toronto travel agents and consumers alike on what Australia offers tourists. Meanwhile, Goway president Bruce Hodge told the Feb. 22 gathering that the company saw a strong start to 2017,...
ACV Granted All-Inclusive Privileges At Curacao Property
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is now the only tour operator offering the three-star Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club in Curacao as an all-inclusive property. The resort includes two bars; a pool; playground; tennis court and fitness facility; and three restaurants -- two of which are at an additional cost. Guests also have free use of snorkeling equipment; one free diving lesson; free shuttle service to downtown and access to facilities at nearby property Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village & Spa. Kura Hulanda is part of ACV's Privileges program which offers clients preferred room...
Cruise Europe With Transat
Transat letting travellers know that its cruise packages are a perfect way to discover Europe; offering a selection of Mediterranean and river cruises, including over 40 itineraries and featuring exclusive cruise packages from Marseille on the MSC Meraviglia. As well, the tour operator makes it clear that it's committed to simplifying the booking process and making journeys at sea even more appealing. Those opting for a Mediterranean cruise will sail to places brimming with history while soaking up the electrifying atmosphere of trendy coastal towns. Travellers can choose to sail...
Goway’s Cradle of the Incas A Holiday of a Lifetime
With the “promise of something special,” Goway is offering travellers a special nine-day “Cradle of the Incas” tour – an itinerary that is ideal for those seeking to experience the very best Peru has to offer. According to officials, to journey into the Cradle of the Incas “is to step back into the grand Incan Empire, as the remnants of this once mighty civilization dot the path from Lima to Cusco, continuing into the Sacred Valley, onward to the magical city of Machu Picchu.” Led by Goway’s own expert tour director, the nine-day escorted tour is the crown jewel of...