Destinations
New ways to slide on frozen water at Whistler
Whistler welcomes new activities this winter at the Whistler Sliding Centre, a legacy of the 2010 Winter Games. For instance, the public bobsleigh and skeleton experiences are new. Participants in the Skeleton Slide Experience begin their track journey at the Maple Leaf Start, about one-third of the way up the track, and zip through six corners, reaching speeds of up to 100 km per hour. With the Bobsleigh Ride Experience, participants ride with a professional pilot through 10 corners at speeds of up 125 km per hour. This winter also marks the launch of Whistler's outdoor skating rink, located...
One Wellness & Spa now at Solara Resort in Canmore
Bellstar Hotels & Resorts has just announced the opening of One Wellness & Spa at the Solara Resort & Spa in Canmore, AB. It makes the Bellstar flagship property a leading wellness destination resort in the Canadian Rockies. The "Pathways to Engagement"process is the spa's signature experience menu. Guests choose a pathway that best represents a current need -- sleep, release, clearing, transition or joy -- and then they are led through a process of needs assessment, massage, aromatherapy, etc. More traditional spa services are also offered by a talented staff, using the best possible...
Maui bargains listed in Accommodations Guide
There are deals to be had this winter in sunny Maui. The Maui Accommodations Guide, a free directory to accommodations on Maui and Molokai, has released its quarterly "Special Values E-Alert"listing 40 of the latest bargains offered by Maui hotels, condos, homes, villas, and B&Bs. The quarterly e-newsletter is provided free as a service to bargain-hunting travellers. Visitors can review the list of offers and link directly to each property for more information or to book reservations. The Maui Accommodations Guide does not act as a booking service. The newly released E-Alert features a...
Book’em (into this Waikiki hotel)
The Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is giving guests the chance to star in their own "Hawaii Five-0"experience with a new room package through August. The resort, which made frequent appearances throughout the series' debut season in 2010-2011, is offering a new "Hawaii Five-0 Experience"package that allows guests to stay, dine and sip on everything "Hawaii Five-0."The package includes a five-night stay in a luxurious oceanview room, Hawaii Five-0 Season 1 DVD set, US$50 dining credit for Tropics Bar & Grill, two signature Hawaii Five-0 cocktails and 50% off a Spirit of Aloha...
Rainbow of Savings’
Beachfront hideaway Hanalei Colony Resort, located on Kauai's north shore, has extended its "Rainbow of Savings"program for stays through Feb. 28. The program includes the following values, with a two-night minimum stay required: 20% off room rates, 10% off spa services at Hanalei Day Spa, 10% off food and beverages at Napali Coffee House & Art Gallery, and 15% off food at the Mediterranean Gourmet Restaurant. In addition, a seventh night is offered free after six consecutive paid nights. With only 48 units, Hanalei Colony is an intimate condominium resort on a golden beach near the end of...
St. Regis appointment
Paige Cabacungan has been appointed director of sales and marketing at The St. Regis Princeville Resort, on the island of Kaua'i, Hawaii. Cabacungan brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to her new position with more than 22 years experience in hospitality sales and marketing. As director of sales and marketing, Cabacungan oversees groups and leisure sales initiatives, as well as marketing and advertising activities for The St. Regis. Cabacungan comes to The St. Regis Princeville Resort from the Westin Maui Resort & Spa and the Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas, where she was...
Frank Lloyd Wright celebrated in Arizona
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Taliesin West - the Arizona winter home and studio of American architectural icon Frank Lloyd Wright - the Canyon Suites at The Phoenician and Phoenix Art Museum have partnered on a cultural experience. Available until April 29, the "Art of Luxury"package includes suite accommodations at The Canyon Suites; two tickets to the "Frank Lloyd Wright: Organic Architecture for the 21st Century"exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum; dinner for two at the J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician and more. Rates start at US$999 per night....
San Diego Zoo Safari Park hosts second half marathon
One of the wildest half marathons on the racing circuit will be held at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on May 6. Returning for its second year, the Safari Park Half Marathon offers runners the chance to race through the scenic San Pasqual Valley, past vineyards, golf courses and orange groves, and ending in the heart of the Safari Park surrounded by giraffes, cheetahs, rhinos and flamingos. The competitive half marathon starts at 6:30 a.m. on May 6 in the parking lot of the Westfield North County Mall. The 13.1-mile course is limited to 3,500 runners and has a time limit of three hours....