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Smoking volcanoes, languid sloths, hot springs and beaches, playful butterflies, plantations and rainforests – if you said Costa Rica in answer to the question of what destination has all of these attractions, you'd be right. In fact, Stéphanie Bishop of the Globus family of brands, will tell you that: “There’s no denying that Costa Rica is a wonderful destination for an immersive vacation.” And not surprisingly, Globus features three carefully crafted tours of the Central American country. Says Bishop: “Our tours are all about interaction and adventure, from horseback...
Tempting 2018 EBBs From Globus
“The early bird catches the world,” says the team at the Globus family of brands, and that certainly holds true for its 2018 product which was launched this week. All savings apply to bookings made between July 12 and Sept. 12 this year unless otherwise stated. The discounts comprise a 10% saving on all Globus Europe, South America and North America product (excluding Globus Escapes); while Cosmos clients will enjoy a $50 saving on value-priced Africa and South America guided tours. There’s also a 5% discount on all Globus Africa product when booked between July 12 this year...
A Different Spin On Europe
This summer Exodus Travels is encouraging travellers to take the alternative, slow road; to leave behind their gas-guzzlers, traffic woes, and speeding ticket worries. Exodus' alternative summer road trips offer the essence of a classic road adventure without the expensive cost of gas or stress of breakdowns on the side of the road. The company's itineraries provide physical and mental challenges for explorers of all types and carefully mapped out scenic routes. Tours range from pedaling to the max up Mont Ventoux to celebrate Britain’s most successful cyclist, to peacefully...
Transat Unveils Enhanced Website
Transat has unveiled the new features of its http://www.transat.com website just as Canadians are beginning to plan their Sun getaway for next winter. With the aim of making the online experience ever more user-friendly and seamless for travellers, the site’s booking section has been enhanced with new functions. As well, travellers now have access to more visual and detailed information on the room they wish to book at their chosen resort, along with a clearer display of flight schedule options. And vacationers who are fond of all kinds of excursions will be pleased to note the...
ACV Doubles Sandals & Beaches Savings
Air Canada Vacations is featuring a promotion on all Sandals and Beaches properties that lets travel agents earn 5,000 ACV&ME Points – a value of $50 in travel credit. Sandals package bookings made between July 1 and 31, for departures between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2017 and between May 1 and Oct. 31, 2018, come with savings of $600 per couple. Couples departing between Nov. 1, 2017 and April 30, 2018 save $1,000. Beaches packages booked between July 1 and 31, for departures between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2017 and between May 1 and Oct. 31, 2018, come with savings of $1,000 per...
Discovering Belarus And Poland
CG Journeys recently hosted a FAM trip for Canadian and American travel agents to Belarus and Poland. Partnering with the Sports and Tourism Ministry of the Republic of Belarus, National Tourism Agency of the Republic of Belarus, Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Canada and the USA, Polish National Tourist Office North America, Warsaw Tourism Organization, LOT Airlines and Renaissance Minsk Hotel, 12 agents from across Canada and the USA discovered Belarus and Poland’ extraordinary history and culture featuring Minsk, Warsaw and Krakow on CG Journeys’ exclusive FAM tours, which...
A First For Busabout
While the 2017 summer travel season may be in full swing, flexible travel experts, Busabout, HAGGiS and Shamrocker Adventures have launched their 2018 Preview Program for the first time ever in North America. By offering 15% off 2017 pricing on a selection of their 2018 European trips from now until September 30, 2017, young travellers will be able to lock in their 2018 vacations for less without having to worry about the loonie’s constant fluctuation. Clients who make a deposit for travel between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2018 by Sept. 20, 2017 will also be guaranteed peace of mind by...
Globus Makes It A Breeze
More and more Canadian travel agents are discovering the convenience and ease of booking air-inclusive tours and cruises with the Globus family of brands (Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways). So much so that air-inclusive bookings are up over 20% this year. Stéphanie Bishop, managing director/Canada for the Globus family, observed: “It just makes your life so much easier. Not only do we offer competitive fares with a selection of sked carriers and guaranteed pricing once under deposit, but we will also handle sked changes on your behalf.” The company offers two...