Tour Operators
Proud to support Pride
Earlier this summer, the Contiki crew hit the streets of Toronto to support the LGBT community during Pride Week and to also promote its gay-friendly tours with co-sponsor Flight Centre. Hitting up four Flight Centre locations along the Yonge St. strip, the Contiki team encouraged passers-by to book a tour at any of Flight Centre's GTA locations during Pride Week to receive $250 off the cost of a trip. Toronto's Pride Week has always been an important celebration for Contiki and encouraging young travellers to experience Pride festivities in other parts of the world is just as significant....
Escape to Patagonia
Goway is reminding travellers interested in visiting Patagonia in Argentina and Chile to start planning now for the North American winter -- southern hemisphere summer - season. This region of the world is home to some of the most amazing scenery in all of Latin America. There are many opportunities to trek, kayak, horseback ride, cruise through the fjords, as well as discover wildlife. Patagonia is not a typical winter escape but a different and unique experience. Don Forster, general manager for Goway's Latin America division, observed: "Naturally most people think of the Caribbean to...
ALBA has winter 2013 Italy flights
ALBATours 2012-2013 winter program is now on sale and features roundtrip flights from Toronto to various points in Italy aboard Alitalia. Starting from just $419 roundtrip per person plus tax, the program will run between Nov. 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013, offering flights to 17 destinations in Italy including Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, Lamezia, Palermo, to name a few. New this year, Alitalia will operate its Airbus A330-200 series beginning Nov. 1, 2012, and offer 3 classes of service: Magnifica Class (Business class), (NEW) Premium Economy class, and Economy class. For more, go to...
Contiki has Coachella in 2013
Contiki Holidays has launched its 2013-2014 USA & Canada brochure, with 14 full itineraries plus more stopovers and extensions for festivals and New Year's celebrations. After the success of a special inaugural trip to Coachella music festival this year in California to celebrate the brand's 50th birthday, Contiki has introduced the 3-day trip in the new brochure so all 18-35 travellers can enjoy the sights and sounds of the summer's hottest ticket. To kick off the launch of the new brochure, Contiki is offering $150 off the cost of any North American trip 10 days or more when booked by July...
Discover Canada, US with Trafalgar
Trafalgar has launched its 2013 USA & Canada brochure, featuring 51 itineraries and 10 new trips across the USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica and now Panama. In 2013, Trafalgar has added a new 8-day program to Panama. It is also offering an 8-day At Leisure program that showcases the best of California's wine country -- long a favourite of Trafalgar travellers. In Hawaii, Trafalgar has added a new 9-day journey throughout the Hawaiian islands that has been designed specifically with family travel in mind. Doug Patterson, president of Trafalgar Canada, said that: "We've noticed a significant...
ACV adds Huatulco
This winter, Air Canada Vacations will be launching programs to Huatulco, Mexico from Toronto on Saturdays. Known for its eco-tourism, including river rafting, rappelling, and hiking jungle trails, Huatulco is all unspoiled nature, laid-back attitude and of course, pristine beaches. Air Canada Vacations will be featuring the Binniguenda All Inclusive Hotel, Hotel Castillo Huatulco, La Isla Huatulco, Las Brisas Huatulco and Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa in the new program. And for travellers who book and pay by Oct. 31, 2012, ACV is offering savings of $400 per couple, or $200 per adult, on...
VIDEO REPORT: A good day for Tiny Tots
It was a good day in Caledon as another successful "Tee Off for Tiny Tots" golf tournament teed off to raise funds for the African Pre-Schools Society (headed by Marianne Schaubeck of Reservations Africa). The event was organized by Chisty and Firdosh Bulsara, with the help of many volunteers, with sponsors of the annual event including TOPAC, the South Africa Chamber of Business, Baxter Travel Media and several other travel organizations. The tournament was held at the Caledon Country Club, with 100% of the funds raised going towards sourcing water, getting electricity, installation of a...
Early booking savings for Fiji cruises
Goway Travel, in conjunction with Captain Cook Cruises, is offering 20% off cruise packages to Fiji when clients book 28 days in advance. In addition, clients who book for travel between Sept. 30 and March 31, 2013 will get a $50 bar credit per cabin. The MV Reef Endeavour small ship cruises in the Fiji Islands are designed to offer travellers an authentic and personal Fijian experience. Goway's Cruise Fiji - Book Early and Save for eight days from $3,199 includes roundtrip airfare from Vancouver to Nadi on Air Pacific, all transfers, three nights in Malolo Island Resort & Spa, four-day/three...