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Cycling To Adventure
Biking in Tahiti has been popular for many years now, but Goway's new cycling safaris made add that little bit more adventure that honeymooners head there may be looking for. For couples staying at the Four Seasons Bora Bora, there is an opportunity to enjoy a biking adventure on the water. The unique experience is made possible by the Schiller Bike, a pedal-powered aquatic bike that has taken its creator, Judah Schiller, across the Hudson River, and even the choppy waters of San Francisco Bay. Honeymooners and other holiday makers using the bikes in Bora Bora however are unlikely...
Book Early And Save With WestJet Vacations
WestJet Vacations has launched an early booking bonus that offers savings on the operator's packages from over 175 hotel partners in Mexico and the Caribbean. Savings of up to 65% and a price drop guarantee will be available on bookings made by Aug. 25, 2016. Savings of up to 40% will be available for bookings made from Aug. 26 to Sept. 28, 2016. All bookings must be for travel between Nov. 1, 2016, and April 30, 2017. Lyell Farquharson, vice-president, sales and business development for WestJet, said: “The early booking bonus campaign is a great selling tool for travel...
ACV Ups Western Canada Lift
With the addition of a Boeing 767 from Vancouver, Air Canada Rouge has increased its capacity in Western Canada by 242% for the upcoming winter season. As a result, passengers will now be able to fly non-stop from Vancouver to Cancun on Monday and Thursday, or to Puerto Vallarta on Tuesday and Friday. Plus, they can take advantage of increased capacity to Ixtapa on Wednesday, and Los Cabos on Sunday. Nino Montagnese, managing director, sun markets for Air Canada Vacations, said: “Our partners have been asking us for more air from the West for a number of years and now finally...
Sunwing Launches Europe BOGO Sales
Sunwing Vacations is offering Canadians a chance to head to Europe for less. Travellers who book now can take advantage of Sunwing's BOGO offer on seats to Amsterdam, where two people travelling together receive a 40% discount on the second passenger’s fare. The savings of 40% off are on base airfare before taxes and applicable to flights between Toronto and Amsterdam. Savings are reflected in the advertised prices and are based on roundtrip bookings. The offer is available from now until July 29, and the promotion applies to all departures from Toronto to Amsterdam between July...
Waking The Giant
Look out world! The sleeping giant that has been Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is in wake-up mode and readying itself to emulate the parent company’s dramatic expansion that has turned AC into a major global player, reports Montreal editor, Mike Dunbar in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. “The reason we’ve sometimes been referred to as a sleeping giant is because people can see the broader potential of the ACV brand and the business opportunities out there,” conceded Air Canada Leisure Group president Craig Landry, who has been at the helm of ACV and Air Canada...
Sunwing Extends Price Drop Guarantee
Sunwing Vacations has extended its Zero Deposit, Price Drop Guarantee promotion until Aug. 31 for new bookings with departures between Dec. 21 and Oct. 31, 2017. Included within the promotion are a host of Sunwing Selection resorts and popular concepts which are perfect for families, couples and friends alike. A popular choice among families, Sunwing’s Smile Resorts offer kids Stay Play and Eat free deals all year round, together with no single supplement for one parent families, complimentary kids clubs and more. For couples, Sunwing Relax Resorts offer numerous perks and...
Trafalgar, CostSaver Launch Weekly Specials
Trafalgar and sister company CostSaver, operated by Trafalgar, will be delivering the very best deals to agents each week as part of their new “Weekly Specials.” Recognizing the trend towards last-minute bookings, Trafalgar and CostSaver have introduced Weekly Specials, each lasting six days, 23 hours and 59 minutes, “encouraging a sense of urgency and spontaneity amongst clients who don’t want to miss out on a great deal on the vacation of a lifetime.” “We are always listening to our consumers and feedback from our supportive agents and our Weekly Specials were created...
Cuba Shines With Hola Sun
Cuba specialist Hola Sun Holidays is happy to host cavemen. And cavewomen as well. Hola Sun sales representative Roberto Diaz Ganuzas told a July 22 Toronto gathering that among Varadero excursions his company offers are ones showcasing two caves – one home to stalactites and the other having an underground river. Diaz Ganuzas added that Varadero also offers golf and has many nightclubs found outside its resorts, all of which underscores Cuba's evolution beyond it simply being a beach resort destination. The company – which will hold a Sept. 16 product launch in Mississauga,...