Tour Operators
Get local with Globus
Globus says the diversity of travel experiences in North America is endless and in 2013 it is helping travellers enjoy major sites plus unexpected delights thanks to a new program called Local Favourites. "This year we're delighted to have added this great new program which offers behind-the-scenes experiences and memorable tastes of local culture and people,"says Stéphanie Bishop, Globus' managing director for Canada. When travellers tour with Globus in 2013, they can treasure Local Favourite moments, including meeting Iditarod champion Martin Buser and his sled dogs on the new...
Sunquest unveils 2013 Mediterranean cruise program
Sunquest has introduced its 2013 Mediterranean Cruising program, detailed in a new brochure and in the system - ready to book. Featuring departures out of Toronto with Alitalia (March to October 2013), Sunquest and MSC Cruises are continuing their partnership "to bring even more choice and value for the 2013 Med cruising season."The MSC Splendida, MSC Fantasia, MSC Lirica and the MSC Divina are the four ships that Sunquest guests can choose from this coming season. Five itineraries are available - two East and three West, covering the Med's sunny shores from Valencia to Haifa and everywhere...
Insight into savings
Insight Vacations has launched its 2013 Europe & Britain brochure and is offering savings on most tour prices. Spanning 42 countries throughout Europe, including the Eastern Mediterranean and Morocco, the new brochure features nearly 100 unique itineraries including three Gold luxury tours, two premium tours, and three trip extensions. This not only is the largest and best offering of tours Insight has had, for 2013 most of tour prices have been lowered by up to 15%. Insight encourages agents to book their clients early to benefit from the best deals for both air and land, as on top of...
Contiki offers Backstage Pass to Europe
Contiki Holidays has launched a new and improved Europe brochure for 2013-2014, highlighted by 11 new trips and a number of updated itineraries. According to officials, Contiki's new Europe brochure features "the best there is to see and do on the continent with a Backstage Pass to exclusive sightseeing and exciting activities (white water rafting in Austria, anyone?)."The new brochure has something for everyone with 95 itineraries from camping tours for the outdoor adventurer, ski trips for the slope lovers and festivals and day trips for the party rockers. Contiki clients can also save with...
Trafalgar back with stand-alone Italy brochure
Trafalgar has announced the return of its stand-alone Italy brochure, introduced as an independent brochure for the first time last year. Including 19 First Class, At Leisure and CostSaver trips heading to Trafalgar's most popular destination, the new brochure features enhanced itineraries as well as three new ones - At Leisure's Corsica & Sardinia and CostSaver's Jewels of Italy and Highlights of the Italian Lakes. With every trip including a signature Be My Guest dining experience and sightseeing with Local Guides, Trafalgar encourages travellers to see the world from the inside and explore...
Signature offers RIU savings
Signature Vacations has launched "The Days You Remember"promotion, featuring luxury vacations at up to 30% off at their exclusive collection of RIU Hotels & Resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. Guests are invited to indulge in the standard RIU-Topia features such as welcome cocktails, unlimited international drinks, convenient in-room liquor dispensers, in-room mini bars stocked regularly, in-room safe, and WiFi access in the hotel lobby, all at no extra charge, or indulge in ultimate luxury at RIU Palace Collection resorts, which feature lavishly appointed, spacious accommodations, gourmet...
Sunquest’s transatlantic program now on sale
Sunquest's 2013 Transatlantic Crossing program is now available for sale, featuring a choice of a 15- or 17-night cruise as well as a choice of four post-cruise options. Departing on April 20, 2013, travellers fly from Toronto to Ft. Lauderdale on WestJet where they are then transferred to Port Everglades to board the MSC Poesia for the cruise. The cruise travels to New York, Ponta Delgada in the Azores, Lisbon, La Coruña and Dover, where the 15-night cruisers disembark, before continuing on to Kiel, Germany as part of the 17-night itinerary. Option 1 consists of the 15-night cruise plus...
Sunwing introduces ‘Vacations Just for You’
Sunwing has introduced specially designed "Vacations Just for You"designed to help agents and their clients find the perfect vacation. Tailored to meet individual and specific needs, according to officials Sunwing's Collections makes planning "easier than ever."Sunwing's Family Vacations offer a wide selection of resorts across the Caribbean and Mexico, including the exclusive extra-value "Smile"resorts and the "Family Collection."The "Family Collection"consists of family friendly resorts that will keep the whole family happy featuring beachfront locations, supervised children's clubs,...