Tour Operators
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,...
Globus puts the spotlight on Europe
Globus' new 2013 Europe brochure features 256 pages of classic and innovative touring, and showcases more "exotic Europe"destinations and a new Local Favourites program. Examples of 2013 Local Favourites include staying in a French chateau (Normandy, Brittany & Chateau Country); taking a horse-drawn carriage ride through alpine splendour (Enchanting Europe); practice golf skills by hitting a few balls at St. Andrews Golf Centre (Bonnie Scotland); watching belly dancing during a dinner in Istanbul (From Vienna to Istanbul; and enjoying an exclusive farewell dinner with local specialties and...
Toronto, YVR agents invited to Bestway launches
Bestway Tours & Safaris is promoting a Feb. 15 to March 3 India tour which has dates timed to coincide with the Ravi Shankar Music Academy's celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the birth of George Harrison. Harrison was the Beatles' lead guitarist and a personal friend of Ravi Shankar. Upcoming Toronto and Vancouver launches will be accompanied by a multi-media audio and musical presentation presented by travel photographer Peter Langer and film producer and frequent India visitor Paul Saltzman. Those interested should RSVP for a presentation to [email protected] with name and city of...
Cost savings with Trafalgar
Trafalgar has launched its 2013 CostSaver brochure for Europe & Britain, which is "packed with 34 cost-effective itineraries."There are five new trips that provide a range of inclusions, and the new brochure features more included meals and the use of audio headsets for all guided visits. With each itinerary featuring guided sightseeing and free time to explore the destination individually, the CostSaver brochure "allows clients to book a vacation at a fantastic price and visit additional sights at their own pace during free time."Trafalgar is offering their biggest early payment discount to...
ACV introduces new agent rewards program
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched a new rewards program for travel agents, ACV & Me Select. The new program provides agents with exclusive access to trips, complementary flights and more. Agents can enjoy unique privileges at three distinct levels when they qualify in one of the ACV & Me Select categories of Gold, Silver or Bronze, for bookings made from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2013: !!! Gold Select - Book 301+ passengers per year and receive: Four complimentary seats on AC1700/1800/1900 series flights plus free seat selection; Two complimentary upgrades to Executive Class service; 2,000...