Destinations
Discover the wonders of Grenada in Feb. 8 webinar
A land of spices, exotic flowers and rare fruits -- discover the three-island nation of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique with Karen Stephenson of Grenada Tourism on Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. EST. This webinar will look at the unique selling features of Grenada and provide you with an ideal customer profile. Learn about all the exciting things Grenada has to offer like sporting events, dive excursions to the world's first underwater sculpture park, local culinary delights and energetic festivals and cultural celebrations. And travelling to Grenada is easier than ever before with direct flights...
Hilton set to open all-inclusive in Puerto Vallarta
Hilton is set to make its debut on the Pacific coast of Mexico, with the upcoming property appearing in a locale that's very familiar to Canadians and offering a type of vacation package that's built a strong following in this country. The Hilton Puerto Vallarta is slated to open in the summer and will be the only all-inclusive Hilton in Mexico, reports Gabriela Benedetto, who oversees sales efforts in Canada for Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe, parent company of the upcoming property. "They decided to use the prestige of Hilton Hotels and offer clients a new product in Puerto Vallarta,"Benedetto...
Atlific expands management portfolio in Fort McMurray
Atlific Hotels has added the Radisson Hotel & Suites Fort McMurray to its ever-growing portfolio. At the forefront of the hotel market in the thriving oil region, Atlific now manages six hotels with a total of 767 hotel rooms in Fort McMurray, all owned by Temple Real Estate Investment Trust. The Radisson Fort McMurray features 134 rooms and suites offering free local calling, mini refrigerators, coffee makers, on-demand movies, room service and Sleep Number Beds by Select Comfort. The hotel also features the contemporary Aurora Bar & Grill, a fitness centre, business centre, complimentary...
Sixth night free at Aulani resort
The new Aulani Disney Resort & Spa on Oahu is now offering a sixth night free plus complimentary continental breakfast, when guests book a five-night consecutive stay at the oceanfront resort. The resort features family activities and world-class entertainment, including a dynamic water playground, all created with the Disney magic. The offer is available for purchase through Feb. 29 for most nights from March 1-17 and April 15 through May 31. Mention offer code E7D....
Maui resort entices guests with special programs
Napili Kai Beach Resort on Maui's crescent-shaped Napili Bay is offering specials during its Value Seasons in 2012, including free nights and luggage fee reimbursement. Value Season dates are April 14 through June 15, and Aug. 18 through Dec. 13. The resort's room rates are lower during those periods, and the following programs are offered: !!! Fifth Night Free provides a complimentary fifth night to guests after every four consecutive paid nights at rack rate in selected room categories. A minimum five-night stay is required. !!! The resort's 7th Heaven Special offers a sixth and seventh...
Aqua ‘3-Night Stand’
Aqua Hotels & Resorts has new and returning Hawaii packages for 2012. Aqua 3-Night Stand is a new romance package designed for couples looking for more than a one-night stand. It includes a guaranteed king (or queen) bed, one Kama Sutra Getaway Love Kit featuring products for adventures in romance, a box of chocolate macadamia nuts and bottle of champagne. A three-night minimum stay is required. Aqua 3-Night Stand is available at 12 participating Aqua hotels, including Aqua Bamboo Waikiki, an intimate, Southeast Asian-inspired boutique hotel offering a saltwater swimming pool with waterfall...
Cayman arrivals surpass projections
Welcoming 309,091 stay-over visitors for 2011, the Cayman Islands has outperformed its projected arrival figure of 302,000 visitors to record a bumper year for global tourist arrivals, including a 26.3% increase from Canada. The 309,000 stay-over visitor figure represents a 7.2% increase over 2010 and is the best stay-over visitor arrival figure the Cayman Islands has recorded in 10 years. The Canadian office reports its second consecutive record year for arrivals with a 26.3% increase in Canadian travellers to Cayman in 2010. Paul Minich, country manager for the Cayman Islands Department of...
Celebrating Jamaica’s legendary music scene
February serves as Reggae Month in Jamaica, where fans can celebrate the music at its birthplace. Throughout the month, a range of reggae-focused activities will be held across the island with many of the events taking place in the capital city of Kingston. This year's Reggae Month will commemorate the island's 50th Anniversary of Independence with the theme "Reggae 50 - Jamaica's Heart and Soul."Special activities include the following: The Trench Town Festival, Feb. 3-6; Bob Marley Birthday Concert, Feb. 5; Bob Marley Museum Cake Cutting, Feb. 6; Best of the Reggae Film Festival, Feb. 18;...