Tour Operators
Transat now featuring the Spice Island
Transat Holidays now offers Grenada as a new destination with departures from Toronto. Known as the Spice Island, Grenada boasts natural beaches, lush jungles and historical forts, not to mention spectacular scenery and waterfalls. For a limited time, travellers can save up to $560 per couple at the 3.5-star Grenadian by Rex Resorts. This grand, Palladian-style resort is conveniently located on two white-sand beaches -- one for water sports and the other for swimming, snorkelling or sunbathing. And, agents can earn five times the Bonbon rewards on Grenada packages - a $25 cash reward for...
Contiki offers European savings
Young travellers looking for a way to bid summer farewell in a big way can take advantage of Contiki's last minute deals. With 10 of the brand's most popular itineraries now featured at discounted prices, 18-35's can travel Europe in the high season with savings of up to $765 p.p. when booking by Sept. 3. Available itineraries include Best of Europe, the 18-day Great Britain & Ireland, and European Vista, travelling through 11 countries....
Sunquest pays the tax
Sunquest is launching into winter with a special "We Pay the Tax"promotion for all winter 12/13 packages. Valid on all new bookings made between Aug. 24 and Sept. 13, and applicable on all departures from Oct. 28 to April 27, 2013, Sunquest will pay the tax on every package out of every Sunquest gateway nationwide. And, all bookings made during this period will earn agents triple TC Loyalty Points. For more, visit http://www.Sunquest.ca or http://www.ThomasCookAgent.ca...
Sunwing expands ‘Selection’ program
Sunwing is expanding its "A Steal of A Deal"Sunwing Selection program, offering travellers the "best value vacation package at an all-inclusive four-star resort."Travellers can take advantage of exceptional savings of up to $800 per couple by letting Sunwing choose their hotel from Sunwing's selection of all-inclusive four-star or higher beach resorts. In addition to vacations available in Riviera Maya, Varadero, Punta Cana and Jamaica, Sunwing has added the following destinations -- Cayo Coco, Cayo Santa Maria, and Holguin to its "Sunwing Selection"promotion. Hotels offered in these...
Air Transat teams up with CarTrawler
Air Transat has launched a new partnership with CarTrawler, an international company specializing in car rental solutions. This agreement will give Canadian travellers access to a wider range of rental cars in all destinations served by the company. According to Transat officials, prices are competitive and rentals can easily be booked online at http://www.airtransat.ca . With this partnership, users of airtransat.ca can now choose from among 550 suppliers worldwide under the "cars/trains"tab and book their rentals...
Sunwing continues Kitchener-Dominican service
Sunwing reports that it will continue to offer flights and vacation packages from Kitchener, Ont. to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic for the 2012/2013 season. All Sunwing vacations from Kitchener include flights aboard Sunwing Airlines....
G Adventures upgrades Galapagos fleet
G Adventures is upgrading its fleet for 2013 with the acquisition of three 16-passenger motor yachts - Daphne G3, San Jose G5 and Queen of Galapagos G8. The company will add additional vessels in the coming months as it makes room for further growth. Jeff Russill, VP of Innovation, G Adventures, says the upgrades have been made to provide an improved customer experience and to future-proof the fleet ahead of further customer demand and new regulations. "Our new vessels have larger and more comfortable public spaces and will focus heavily on the customer experience, offering the best wildlife...
Cook Islands Cash’ campaign
IslandsEscapes by Goway has launched a new marketing campaign in conjunction with Cook Islands Tourism to encourage more North American travellers to visit. The "Cook Islands Cash"campaign offers travellers a $100 p.p. prepaid Cash Card to spend in destination on any Cook Islands Vacation booked with IslandsEscapes, between Aug. 20 and Oct. 31 with travel commencing Nov. 1 and completed by May 31, 2013. Bookings must include international airfares on Air New Zealand and a minimum five nights Cook Island accommodation....