Tour Operators
ACV Off To Iceland
Air Canada Vacations’ (ACV) new Europe and Cruise brochure will be released this week with Iceland being the final addition to the operator's portfolio. Complementing Air Canada Rouge’s new service to Reykjavik in June, ACV’s program will focus on Fly & Drive Vacations which will include flights, car rentals, accommodations, meals and suggested itineraries, allowing travellers to explore the destination at their own pace. Featured itineraries include Around Iceland and Classic Iceland centering on the country’s natural wonders and formations including glaciers,...
Sunwing Expands Its Network In Mexico
Sunwing has added Isla Holbox (pronounced “ole-bosh”) to its lineup of vacation destinations in Mexico. Part of the Yum Balam Natural Reserve, the island offers travellers “a pristine tropical haven away from the hustle and bustle of more well-travelled tourist hotspots.” Comprised of sandy-white beaches and home to a diverse and protected ecosystem, Isla Holbox is a popular island destination for bird watchers, snorkellers and beach lovers alike. Sunwing is also offering twin centre packages where guests can enjoy a combined stay of four nights on Isla Holbox with three...
Putting The Spotlight On Collette
Doug Patterson wants to set the record straight when it comes to motorcoach tours. Patterson, president of Collette Canada, says there are a number of beliefs he wants to dispel about a product that accounts for a large share of Collette's business, reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. “Coach touring still has to live with its myths,” says Patterson, who cites commonly held beliefs that those who go on coach tours are all elderly, participants are “shackled to the coach” and itineraries feature “chicken dinners every night.” Coach...
World Expeditions Showcases Active Adventure Holidays
World Expeditions has released a brochure detailing its “active adventure holidays” and “immersive cultural journeys” for 2017 and 2018. Among the options is Nepal's Great Himalaya Trail, a 152-day trek across Nepal's section of the trail. As well, the company has self-guided trips in Canada and the United States that enable independent travellers to explore at their own pace. Those trips include the California Wine Route by Bike. World Expeditions – which invites people to “take the paths less travelled” – adds that its “mountaineering expeditions explore some of...
No Time, No Problem With ACV
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has introduced flexible duration, short-stay getaways to the Caribbean – including Barbados, Nassau, Turks & Caicos, Bermuda, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Panama City. Featured properties from Toronto to Barbados include the four-star Accra Beach Hotel & Spa with a four-night stay on May 11 from $1,180 per person. From Toronto to Nassau the three-star Breezes Resort & Spa is available for a four-night stay on April 27 for $1,235 per person and from Montreal, a five-night stay is available at the same property on May 4 for $1,375 per...
Transat Winners
Transat has announced the names of its second winners for its “Surprise Dates Contest,” part of the company’s 30th anniversary celebrations. They are: Diana Fournier of Glenny Travel Ltd. in Fort Erie, Ont. (Ontario-Atlantic), Kathy Hannah of Roblin Travel Service Ltd. in Chilliwack, BC (Western Canada) and Charlotte Ringeard of CAA Voyages in Quebec City (Quebec). They have all won a package for two, including Air Transat flights and a one-week, all-inclusive stay at Grand Bahia hotels. Also, $30 in Bonbon rewards were attributed to the following agents after a random draw...
Sunwing Offers Spring Savings
Through March 24, Sunwing is offering “Spring Loaded Savings” at a host of resorts and destinations to suit every traveller’s tastes. And, depending on the resort chosen, many travellers will enjoy exclusive Sunwing perks – from valued-added benefits for families such as Kids Stay, Play, and Eat Free deals, and complimentary kids and teen clubs, to features like unlimited à la carte dining and discounted spa treatments. Included in the sale is Cuba's Grand Memories Varadero (pictured), an all-inclusive beachfront property that offers diverse activities and...
Trafalgar Appointment
Trafalgar Canada has welcomed Kelsey Wormstone as its new sales manager for Ottawa and northern/eastern Ontario. Wormstone has worked several years in the travel industry, both as a travel agent for Flight Centre and most recently with Scenic Tours in Britain. In her past roles, Wormstone has booked a range of product for her clients, including Trafalgar, and having been a travel agent herself, possesses inside knowledge on the agent experience. She recently moved back to Ottawa after living in Manchester, England, for two and a half years that allowed her to successfully cross 19...