Tour Operators
Goway Introduces New Family Vacations
Downunder-specialist Goway has introduced six vacations specifically tailored for families. Each has been carefully put together using family friendly two-bedroom apartment style accommodation with kitchen and laundry facilities, interesting day tours and some unique experiences. Some ideas include the popular Aussie Sampler which visits the Australia Zoo, made famous by the late Steve Irwin, Australia’s Crocodile Hunter. This vacation includes four nights in Sydney, four nights in Surfers Paradise, all transfers, a full day tour to the Australia Zoo and a visit to Tangalooma...
Transat Direct to Havana
Air Transat will begin offering direct flights from Toronto to Havana, Cuba, starting Dec. 22 and operating March 30, 2015. Travellers wishing to stay in the Cuban capital, known for its architecture, will be able to choose one of several packages offered by Transat Holidays and Nolitours. Available hotels include the Iberostar Parque Central and the Tryp Habana Libre, a new addition to Transat’s offering. For those wanting to explore further, Havana can also be a point of departure for discovering other parts of the island, or to embark, directly from the airport, on a...
In Search of Santa
The tradition continues for Air Transat and the Children's Wish Foundation, who are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their partnership. Again this year, hundreds of children and their family members took off (Wednesday) for the North Pole on a very special mission to find Santa and bring him back to Montreal. In addition to this special event, Air Transat turned over $221,000 to the Foundation from the money collected as part of the carrier’s Small Change, Big Hearts program. The adventure began in the morning when the 250 guests were handed their boarding passes at the Air...
Europe for Everyone With Transat
Transat Holidays has launched its 2015 European season with increased capacity on flights and a new brochure offering something for every budget. The following are highlights of Transat’s 2015 Europe program: The most direct flights from Canada to Europe with 27 destinations; An even richer offering in Central Europe with the addition of a new destination, Budapest, with direct flights from Toronto and Montreal; Increased flight capacity and frequency to numerous European cities including Barcelona, Athens and Lisbon; Travel options for all types of vacationers: packages,...
Scenic Tours Introduces New Bordeaux Cruise
Scenic Tours continues to expand its offerings in France with the introduction of a new 12-day Bordeaux River Cruise to its 2015 itineraries. With seven departures between August and October, pricing for this tour along the Gironde, Dordogne and Garonne rivers starts at $6,170 per person, based on double occupancy. Early booking incentives result in free flights to Europe and substantial savings on balcony cabins. The trip starts with arrival in Paris and an overnight stay in a luxury hotel; on the following day the ultra-fast Train à Grande Vitesse (TGV) takes guests to Bordeaux,...
Business Is Brisk
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) president Eamonn Ferrin is citing long-used counsel when advising agents on what to tell clients wanting to flee winter weather, reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Ferrin told a Toronto gathering last week that booking patterns are shaped by many factors and “will always vary,” but his tour operator is enjoying brisk business for the latter half of December and that should be a caution for those who are hesitant when it comes to booking winter travel. “The key message... is book early to avoid disappointment...,”...
Goway Introduces Ethiopia
New to Goway’s destination line-up is Ethiopia. According to Moira Smith, Goway’s general manager for Africa, Ethiopia is the perfect addition to Goway’s portfolio. “Ethiopia offers so much for the discerning globetrotter. It’s perfect for those who travel for adventure, authenticity, culture and history.” Ethiopia is home to more UNESCO Heritage sites than any other destination in Africa. These include the medieval world of rock hewn churches in Lalibela, considered the eighth wonder of the world. Axum, where the original Ark of the Covenant is said to reside, has a...
’12 Days of G’
G Adventures has announced the return of its “12 Days of G” promotion for the third year, offering 12 different travel deals in the lead up to Christmas Eve. The tour operator is offering savings of 15% on select trips around the world and will unveil them daily on the G Adventures web site and Facebook page beginning Dec. 13. Travellers who also book air with the “12 Days of G” promo will receive 5% off their tour. Aizaz Sheikh, marketing manager, Canada, says the campaign is a favourite for G Adventures agents as it gives them the opportunity to pass on savings to their...