Hotels & Resorts
A celebration of new secrets
AMResorts is offering some special incentives to travellers to celebrate the Aug. 1, 2012 grand opening of the newly built, adults-only Secrets The Vine Cancun. Between now and Aug. 31, 2012, travel agents have a chance to solve the Secret Decoder Game at http://www.AMRAgents.com. All participants will be automatically entered to win a seven-night stay in a luxury suite for two plus air and a private dinner at the Secrets The Vine Cancun wine cellar. One weekly winner will be selected for a period of eight weeks. Available mid-July, consumers also will have a chance to solve the Secret...
All aboard at Beaches Turks & Caicos
Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa is now offering guests a new way to explore the Providenciales resort. Visitors can now get a lay of the land at the tropical resort via choo choo train, as they travel through the grand piazza of the Italian Village, the charming chateaus of the French Village, and the picturesque gardens of the Caribbean Village. Children (and children at heart) can hop aboard and take in the beautiful scenery as they chug along. Each section of the brightly-coloured, custom-painted train has five comfortable seats for cruising across the winding pathways of the...
Summer never ends in Bermuda
The Bermuda Department of Tourism is offering travellers a chance to enjoy an extra night on the island for free and in order to qualify, all they have to do is book between through Oct. 30, 2012 at participating hotels. Bermuda's "Endless Summer" deal is valid for travel between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31, 2012, and offers a chance for a third, a fourth or a fifth night free. Hotel rates start from $189 per night* and are available for certain room categories. For complete details of Bermuda's "Endless Summer" offer, go to http://www.gotobermuda.com/endless-summer...
Make it a long weekend with Starwood
Summer time and long weekends are top-of-mind for many travellers. And it's a thought that Starwood Hotels & Resorts across Canada are encouraging in a big way. In fact, right now, guests who book two nights at participating Starwood hotels will enjoy a third night free as part of Starwood's "Canadian Long Weekends" offer that's valid on stays through Jan. 2, 2013 for arrivals Thursday, Friday or Saturday at participating hotels for a three-night minimum/maximum length of stay. The offer is available every day of the week at participating resorts and some resorts are offering a free night...
A gateway opens in Edmonton
The Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton Gateway is now open. Owned and managed by Pacific Hospitality, the new hotel is the second in Edmonton and fourth in Alberta for the fast-growing Four Points brand, which now includes more than 160 hotels around the world. The 154-room Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton Gateway showcases the brand's "best for business" proposition for travellers seeking great hotels at great rates. Among its hallmarks are stylish and functional guest room workspace, free in-room internet, free WiFi in public spaces, and local craft beer through the brand-wide Best Brews...
Yoga in Waikiki
Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk has added yoga to its list of complimentary amenities. Guests of the resort now have the opportunity to participate in free one-hour yoga classes on the property's Grand Lanai or practice yoga in the privacy of their suite with a new yoga video channel that has been added to the resort's in-suite television offerings. The basic yoga flow classes on the Grand Lanai are taught by a certified instructor and take place from 7 am to 8 a.m. every Tuesday and Friday morning. Yoga mats from Lululemon Athletic are provided free of charge. Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach...
Deals in Maui
Maui is offering a host of travel deals this summer and fall. The Maui Accommodations Guide -- http://www.MauiAccommodations.com -- has just released its quarterly Special Values E-Alert listing the latest bargains offered by Maui hotels, condos, villas, cottages, and B&B's. The guide offers a comprehensive directory of where to stay on Maui, and its quarterly Special Values E-Alert newsletter is provided free as a resource for bargain-hunting travellers. In all, there are close to 40 special offers for summer and fall, including room rates starting from US$97 per night, free rental cars,...
Rugby is the game for Novotel
Novotel Canada has become an official partner of Canada Rugby League and the official hotel of the Team Canada Wolverines National Rugby League team. Keith Mantesso, director sales & marketing for Accor Canada, said: "Rugby League is a hugely popular sport and is now played in 57 countries around the world. We are thrilled to partner with Canada Rugby League. Since its founding in 2010, it has allowed Canadians to discover this fast-paced summer sport." The Canada Wolverines is the team that represents Canada at international Rugby League competitions. The team is already making a name for...