Tour Operators
Collette Puts the Spotlight on 13 Special Tours
Collette is putting the spotlight on 13 special tours for the 2016-17 season with the release of its new spotlights travel guide. Spotlight tours allow travellers to truly immerse themselves into specific cultures by highlighting singular destinations. The tours feature single-hotel stays, unique Collette inclusions and leisure time to explore locations in detail. The 2016-17 guide includes general information about the 13 tours, including the cultural experiences and special memories travellers can expect from their time with Collette. Tours offered in the 2016-17 travel guide...
Sunwing Adds Viva Wyndham V Heavens to Adults Collection
Sunwing has added the Dominican Republic's Viva Wyndham V Heavens resort to its Adults Collection of properties handpicked for their relaxed evening entertainment, extensive spa facilities and à la carte dining. Now available exclusively through the tour operator, the all-inclusive, adults only resort is located on its own beachfront on Playa Dorada, near Puerto Plata, on the Dominican Republic’s northern coastline. The resort offers dining choices across five restaurants and three bars, ranging from Italian classics at Rosmarino to Mexican dishes at Puebla 222. Other amenities...
Goway Offers Two Free Nights in Fiji
For a limited time, Goway Travel is offering a two free night's accommodation when flying with Fiji Airways to Australia or New Zealand. Travellers flying to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch will receive two free nights on Denarau Island in Fiji at a five-star beachfront resort – the Radisson Blu Fiji Denarau Island Resort or Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa with breakfast each day. According to officials, Denarau is a great base for travel to the Mamanuca Islands or to join a small ship cruise. It is also home to Port Denarau featuring popular...
DeNureTours’ New Brochure for the ‘Young at Heart’
DeNureTours is set to release its 2016 which it describes as having world-wide vacation options been designed specifically for the “young at heart.” In addition to popular itineraries in Newfoundland, New York City and Chicago, DeNureTours will also offer the opportunity to sail through the Panama Canal and explore Ontario’s Aboriginal history on a short getaway to Manitoulin Island. Those looking further afield can find escorted holidays to the United Kingdom and Europe, as well as the chance to visit Scottish sights made famous by books and the television series...
In Tune With Grenada
Alitours is inviting people to be on hand for Grenada's first Pure Grenada Music Festival, set for April 5-10, 2016. The festival will be staged at different venues, showcasing the island's beauty. Alitours packages start at $1,429 (EP), per person, double and include return airfare from Toronto, airport transfers and accommodations. Hotel options include the Radisson Grenada Grand Beach. Alitours notes festival-goers can also visit a spice plantation, trek through rainforest and enjoy water sports if they visit the...
New Look Intrepid Follows Its Passion
Intrepid Travel co-founder Darrell Wade says adventure travel specialist Intrepid remains healthy and wealthy following its parting of ways with tourism giant TUI AG, reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Germany-based TUI AG – which specializes in mainstream travel experiences – and Intrepid split earlier this year, with Wade labelling the breakup an amicable one that resulted from “philosophical” issues after a four-year partnership. An Intrepid statement said one reason for the breakup was Intrepid believes “in purpose beyond profit....
ACV Winners
Air Canada Vacations has named the winners of its recent “Very Vegas Contest” which encouraged agents to book packages to the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Sandra Gunnarson from the Lodging Company in British Columbia, Heather Walker from SellOffVacations.com in Alberta, Nareg Abkarian from Flight Centre Markville in Ontario and Emad El Turaby from Les Tours Cure-Vac in Quebec all booked the most passengers and have won a trip for two to Las Vegas. The prize includes two air seats and a three-night stay for two at Aria Resort & Casino, MGM Grand Hotel &...
TICO Issues SkyGreece Advice
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) is advising consumers who have purchased SkyGreece Airlines travel services from a registered Ontario travel agent and who did not receive their travel services and have not been reimbursed that they can file a claim with the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund. TICO's advisory notes as well that consumers can request a claim form from TICO by contacting TICO directly at 1-888-451-8426 or 905-624-6241 or e-mail: [email protected] to request the form. And it points out that there is a legislated 6 month claim filing deadline. The filing...