Tour Operators
Carr Golf Ready To Tee Off
Carr Golf – an Irish and Scottish provider of golf vacations – will hold its 10th annual World Invitational Father and Daughter Tournament July 24 to July 26 on County Kerry’s Waterville Golf Links. The event has already seen a 30% increase in team applications for 2017. The tournament includes three rounds of golf at Waterville, deluxe nightly accommodations, reception, full Irish breakfasts each morning, tournament photo, shuttle transportation throughout and prize ceremony complemented by a BBQ dinner. This past July, Carr Golf hosted 32 teams from the U.S., Canada and...
Mixing And Mingling With Goway
Goway says those feeling Down because of winter weather should look at the largest destination falling Under the banner of its South Pacific lineup. The company's Shirley Rourke told a Feb. 22 Toronto gathering that the tour operator wants travel agents “to sell Australia with confidence...and to make sure Australia is the next on their bucket list.” The company is spending Feb. 23 updating Toronto travel agents and consumers alike on what Australia offers tourists. Meanwhile, Goway president Bruce Hodge told the Feb. 22 gathering that the company saw a strong start to 2017,...
ACV Granted All-Inclusive Privileges At Curacao Property
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is now the only tour operator offering the three-star Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club in Curacao as an all-inclusive property. The resort includes two bars; a pool; playground; tennis court and fitness facility; and three restaurants -- two of which are at an additional cost. Guests also have free use of snorkeling equipment; one free diving lesson; free shuttle service to downtown and access to facilities at nearby property Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village & Spa. Kura Hulanda is part of ACV's Privileges program which offers clients preferred room...
Cruise Europe With Transat
Transat letting travellers know that its cruise packages are a perfect way to discover Europe; offering a selection of Mediterranean and river cruises, including over 40 itineraries and featuring exclusive cruise packages from Marseille on the MSC Meraviglia. As well, the tour operator makes it clear that it's committed to simplifying the booking process and making journeys at sea even more appealing. Those opting for a Mediterranean cruise will sail to places brimming with history while soaking up the electrifying atmosphere of trendy coastal towns. Travellers can choose to sail...
Goway’s Cradle of the Incas A Holiday of a Lifetime
With the “promise of something special,” Goway is offering travellers a special nine-day “Cradle of the Incas” tour – an itinerary that is ideal for those seeking to experience the very best Peru has to offer. According to officials, to journey into the Cradle of the Incas “is to step back into the grand Incan Empire, as the remnants of this once mighty civilization dot the path from Lima to Cusco, continuing into the Sacred Valley, onward to the magical city of Machu Picchu.” Led by Goway’s own expert tour director, the nine-day escorted tour is the crown jewel of...
Feb. 27 is International Polar Bear Day
Feb. 27 marks International Polar Bear Day. Polar bears have recently been placed on the vulnerable species list, and International Polar Bear Day looks to spread awareness and inform those on how to help protect them. Lindblad Expeditions is giving guests the opportunity to view the creatures in their natural environment through a variety of upcoming voyages. Choices include Exploring Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic, where passengers venture deep into the northern reaches of the Arctic on a quest for Arctic wildlife and the “magisterial scenery of the ice – occurring at...
Ski In The West, Wildlife In The East
Air Canada Vacations is highlighting exclusive offers for two new programs within its recently launched Go Canada collection: Ski Vacations and Wildlife Adventures. Ski Vacations include three, five and seven night packages with flights, hotels, lift tickets and access to some of the most breathtaking slopes in the country. Featured itineraries include a three-night stay at Fairmont Chateau Whistler with two-day ski passes and transfers starting at $2,129 all-in from Halifax; and a three-night stay at Fairmont Banff Springs with two-day ski passes and transfers starting at $1,879...
ACV Europe Bookable Online
Air Canada Vacations' (ACV) European lineup can now be fully accessed through its web site at http://www.aircanadavacations.com. According to officials, this update creates a “centralized location and streamlined booking process for the entire product line” and allows agents to locate everything in one place. “We wanted to provide our travel agent partners with a seamless and convenient structure when they shop our Europe inventory,” said George Platanitis, vice-president, sales and partnerships, ACV. “We know that they like our product and that they want to book with us,...