Tour Operators
Need For Adventure
Poseidon Expeditions is reporting increasing demand from its passengers for off-ship camping in both polar regions. And in response, it has now made 40 on-land camping slots per voyage available on its Antarctica sailings. Steve Wellmeier, managing director of Poseidon’s North American sales and reservation office, observed: “Last year we had only 30 overnight slots per voyage available. These allotments quickly sold out so this season we decided to offer 40 spaces.” Sea kayaking is another activity growing in popularity on expedition cruises to both polar regions. Poseidon...
Sunwing Takes Off From Buffalo
For the third year in a row, Sunwing Vacations will be offering departures from Buffalo for its all-inclusive packages to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Cancun, Mexico during the coming winter season. Departures are on Sundays between Feb. 12, 2017 and April 30, 2017 to Cancun and Saturdays between Feb. 11, 2017 and April 28, 2017 to Punta Cana. This year, the tour operator offers a six-night package, providing a less expensive selection for price-conscious consumers. Easily accessible from many of Southern Ontario’s cities such as St Catherine’s, Niagara, London, and...
Win With Sunquest
Sunquest continues to reward travel agents in conjunction with its popular “Deal of the Week” program, now in its third week. This week, receive a Bonus US$150 Resort Coupon for a total of US$550 at all Secrets Resorts and Spas offered by Sunquest in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Costa Rica. The offer is per room, per stay in Preferred Club room categories Plus, travel agents have a chance to win 7 nights of free accommodation at Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya in a Junior Suite Tropical View Room category. Sunquest will be doing a random draw for the prize when the Deal...
Sunwing Adds Punta Cana From YKF
This winter, Sunwing Vacations will be offering direct weekly flights between the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The service starts Dec. 22, 2016 and continues through March 23, 2017, connecting residents of Waterloo Region with the popular Caribbean vacation destination in just over four hours. Commenting on Sunwing's new service, Chris Wood, general manager at the Region of Waterloo International Airport, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Sunwing back to Waterloo Region for their eighth season. Punta Cana is one of our top...
Trafalgar Picks Sert
Trafalgar Canada has named Oben Sert as its new sales manager for British Columbia. Sert comes to Trafalgar with experience in marketing, sales and management in various industries including education and travel. With a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and a specialization in Marketing, Sert has used his business acumen and relationship-building skills to execute strategies and grow the business in former industries including Skooli and EF Education First where he helped teachers in every facet of planning their tours – including choosing the perfect destination. In his spare time,...
Travel With Style
Featuring 50 trips through 24 countries in five different travel styles, Contiki Holidays has launched its new 2016-17 Europe Autumn, Winter, Spring program. In addition to fewer crowds and often lower prices, the program highlights some of the other benefits of visiting the continent outside of summer. “These three seasons are a great time to explore Europe, offering unique experiences, smaller crowds and more bang for your loonie,” says Deanna Lambert, president of Contiki Canada. “Unique, life-changing adventures is what Contiki is all about, and our AWS trips recognize...
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...