Tour Operators
Total Vacations Launches Agent Contest
While travellers can build their own package to just about any destination through Total Vacations, it is the ones not offered by many other tour operators that really stand out – places such as the British Virgin Islands, Guadeloupe, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Barths, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Belize, El Salvador and more. In addition to offering these more niche destinations, Total Vacations specializes in catering to higher-end clientele, featuring a great selection of boutique hotels and luxury villas, many of which are situated within walking distance to area restaurants,...
Downton Abbey Trip Up For Grabs
VisitBritain and partner DHTour want to send one lucky fan (and a guest) of Downton Abbey to Britain this August in the newly launched Dressing For Downton Contest being held in conjunction with the Canadian premiere of the Dressing For Downton Costume Exhibit at Spadina Museum in Toronto. All you have to do is watch Downton Abbey on VisionTV, Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. ET, and after each episode go online at http://visiontv.ca/dressing-downton . There will be a question about something fashion- or style-related in each episode. Fill out the entry form that will be posted along with...
Goway Takes The Scenic Route To Sydney
Goway’s new Australia tour rides the Spirit of Queensland to Sydney. Two highlights of any Australia vacation come together in this unique Island Tracks trip. Passengers climb aboard the all new Spirit of Queensland rail service in Cairns for their journey to Fraser Island. Weaving through coastal hinterland, the trip includes a stop at the Whitsunday Islands, southern gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. A short flight later, three nights in cosmopolitan Sydney completes the adventure. The Spirit of Queensland first launched in October, supplementing the existing Tilt Train and...
March Madness
As part of ALBATours’ latest “March Madness” promotion, in which all of its Italy tour vacations and Mediterranean cruise holidays are on sale, the 23-day “European Grand Voyage” stands out for its tremendous value. Offering a combination of land tour and cruise vacation, this 23-day/21-night adventure visits a total of seven countries, starting off in Florence, Italy for two nights of pre-cruise fun before setting sail from Genoa on the MSC Orchestra for a 10-day Western Mediterranean cruise. Heading west, clients will visit Malaga and Cadiz (Seville) before heading...
Europe Unveiled
Holiday House and FunSun Vacations have unveiled their latest 2014 brochure… Europe! Featuring holiday options throughout France, Italy, the U.K., Spain, The Netherlands and more, the 2014 Europe brochure also highlights the many great things to see and do while there, in addition to offering a good selection of accommodation, transportation and excursion options. Highlights of the 2014 program include: !!! New for 2014, Canadian WWI & WWII Battlefield Tours – Range of tours available out of Paris or Lille that visit key battlefield sites such as Normandy, Vimy Ridge,...
Membership Has Privileges
Vacation.com has expanded its Canadian membership with the addition of 20 new member agencies since October, bringing the total number of members in Canada to 650. New member agencies joining since October include: Alitours; A Ticket to Ride Travel; Baconko Travels; Bestway Travel Ltd; Caspian Travel & Tour Inc; Castle Hill Travel & Tours; Discovery Group Ltd; Fly Today; Jac’s Journeys; Kaleidoscope Travel & Cruise; L & H Travel; Lucky 7 Travel; Luxury Corporate Cruises; Maligaya Travel Ltd.; Mohajeri International Travel & Tours; Pure Magic Vacations; Rhythm...
Contiki Savings
Contiki Holidays, the youth travel brand for 18- to 35-year-olds is bringing Europe one step closer by offering travellers up to $250 in savings off their flights when they book a Contiki Holiday in Europe by the end of March. “Our dedicated agents have always been trusted travel advisors for young adults looking to book the trip of a lifetime and navigating the many details involved,” says Brad Ford, president of Contiki Canada. “For this demographic, sometimes the biggest barrier to travel comes down to cost, which is why this limited-time airfare discount is a perfect time for...
Insight Gold Definite Departures In Europe
Insight Vacations reports that its 2014/2015 European Gold Luxury Collection and exclusive Signature Experiences are selling well and are now definite departures. “Agents can reassure their clients that our trips are definite departures and should encourage them to book their trips soon to avoid disappointment as our departures are filling up fast,” said Cris David, president, Insight Vacations Canada. “On a Gold Luxury escorted journey, clients stay at the finest hotels, enjoy Signature dining, and embark on captivating authentic experiences with exclusive access to unique...