There are cities that are living museums and cities that are too busy living to be a museum. Hanoi is surely one of the latter.
That's not to say there aren't museums and cultural sites a-plenty in Vietnam's northern capital and second largest city, but it's the army of scooters, the cacophony of bleeting horns, sidewalks that double as “knee high” restaurants and coffee shops, and general seething of humanity that assaults the senses, reports Michael Baginski in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier.
“It really is a bit much, especially the first day [in Vietnam],”...
Sunwing is expanding the vacation options for residents of Kelowna, BC with the introduction of a new weekly flight to Cancun, Mexico for the coming 2016/2017 season.
The flight will depart Sundays between Nov. 6 and April 9, 2017, and is being offered in addition to Varadero, Cuba service.
Sunwing Vacations offers travellers a range of resorts in the Cancun region, including Relax Resorts, SplashWorld Resorts, SMILE Resorts and the Sensatori Azul Riviera...
Goway is offering travellers a chance to discover the ancient kingdoms of Siam.
Thailand is one of Asia's popular destinations, featuring culture, cuisine and lots of big city excitement.
Bangkok is the ideal starting point for most Thailand vacations, offering excellent shopping and a peerless street food scene in between many of Thailand’s most famous sights.
But Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand is another important cultural centre, while the islands of the South offer all the benefits of a tropical beach holiday, surrounded by Thailand’s unique custom.
Goway’s Ancient...
Trafalgar is unlocking the flavours, rhythms and treasures of South America in its new 2017 brochure.
And a new 13-day South America Landscapes – that explores Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile – is the headline act in the program that features 18 guided vacations and four extensions in eight countries.
The new South America Landscapes guided vacation includes the continent’s hottest highlights from discovering the natural beauty of Patagonia, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site Iguassu Falls, boarding a cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro...
Transat has unveiled its new Famili brochure, featuring holidays down south and in Florida.
The new brochure features a variety of destinations and plenty of travel tips that will allow families to plan a memorable, tailor-made getaway.
In Southern destinations, Transat offers family travellers the “right vacation formula,” featuring all-inclusive hotels that suit different travel needs and preferences.
The hotels in Transat's For the Little Ones category are ideal for vacations with children ages 3 and under, featuring baby and kids’ clubs, mini-shows and wading...
Club Med is offering travellers a chance to break free and all they have to do is book a 7-night stay in a Club Med all-inclusive resort.
Rates start from $1.649* per adult, per week and everything is included from the flights to the beach: peaceful vacations guaranteed!
The offer is valid for stays between now and April 29, 2017, in a wide selection of resorts worldwide, including in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Florida, the Bahamas, and much more.
Bookings must be made by Oct. 27, 2016.
Go to http://www.clubmedagents.ca for...
Sunwing Vacations is giving residents of Northern Ontario another reason to leave the cold behind this winter with the introduction of a new flight from Sudbury to Punta Cana, starting weekly on Thursdays from Dec. 22.
Sunwing Vacations offers a variety of resorts in Punta Cana catering to all tastes. Friends and couples may choose to stay at one of Sunwing’s adults-only Relax Resorts, while Sunwing’s SMILE Resorts offer families a host of exclusive benefits including Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free deals, special teen pricing and complimentary kids clubs.
Designed to appeal to...
Sunquest continues to reward travel agents in conjunction with its “Deal of the Week” program.
This week, receive a bonus US$150 Resort Coupon for a total of US$550 at all Breathless Resorts and Spas offered by Sunquest in Mexico, Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Plus, agents have a chance to win seven night's free accommodation at Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa.
Sunquest will do a random draw for the prize when the Deal of the Week ends and all Deal of the Week bookings qualify as a ballot to win. This week's contest runs through Aug....
Collette has announced the return of its annual “Book Your Own Bonus” agent incentive.
Agents qualify for this promotion after their very first booking and can receive incentive earnings in addition to their commission.
“Collette’s Book Your Own Bonus program incentivizes agents to pull in limitless earnings and watch their 'bonus' money grow,” said Dan Sullivan Jr., president and CEO of Collette. “We are continuously enhancing the program to create bigger rewards for our valued agent partners.”
Agents qualify for this promotion after their first booking. Following...
Jeff Element is a man on the run, and not just as the busy president of Travel Corporation (TravCorp) Canada, which is parent company to the likes of Trafalgar, Insight, Contiki, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, and a host of other travel businesses, reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier.
The 45-year-old Element also makes a point of pounding the pavement during his frequent travels, providing him with just one more way of getting up close and personal with the cities he visits.
Element is a late-comer to running, having only taken up the...