Tour Operators
Adventure Center picks its top 5
With the European selling season heating up, Adventure Center's national sales manager, Pat Rochon is offering his picks of destinations that will be the "stars of the season." Says Rochon: "Croatia is definitely the new Greece. Your clients get the pleasures of the Greek Islands along with a great climate, food, amazing history and culture -- yet prices, especially in the idyllic small towns and villages, are very reasonable." He also points out that "One of the most popular tours offered by Adventure Center to Croatia is a great combination of stunning islands and historic towns as featured...
Pretty as a picture with Insight
Insight Vacations is offering aspiring photographers a chance to indulge their passion and improve their skills on its 10-Day Rome to London in Focus tour that departs Aug. 11, 2012. The program will visit Europe iconic highlights that include scenic drives in The Apennines, St. Gotthard and Swiss Alps. From St Peter's in Rome to St Paul's in London, tour participants will be accompanied by an expert tour director as well as a professional photographer who will teach them tips and techniques that will help them capture some of the world's most photogenic cities and sites. In Tuscany,...
ACV winner off to the Big Apple
The winner of Air Canada Vacations' "Win a Trip to New York"promotion has been announced -- Megan Baker of AMA Travel in Edmonton. Agents who booked air and hotel to New York by Dec. 31 with Air Canada Vacations were entered in a draw to win roundtrip economy airfare for two to New York City aboard Air Canada, two night's accommodation at The Plaza, continental breakfast daily and a free Hop-on/Hop-off bus pass for...
Have You Done It?
After the success of its "Have You Done It?" campaign last year, Contiki Holidays is relaunching the program with new deals, contests and an interactive web site. The program has been designed to highlight the "authentic" experiences that clients can expect on a Contiki holiday. Those experiences are brought to life by the brand new online game -- This Way To Amazing -- and the Contiki Canada crew will be spreading the news across university and college campuses as well as their social media communities. To kick off the new year of "Have You Done It?" Contiki is introducing the Friends With...
Time running out to book CIT early bird promotion
CIT Tours is reminding agents that the deadline for its Early Booking Promotion is fast approaching, and travellers have only until Feb. 29 to take advantage of savings on their 2012 Europe vacation. The promotion offers 10% discount on all 2012 rates published in the Enchanting Europe & the Best of Italy brochure when booked and paid in full by Feb. 29. Passengers can choose from a vast selection of Escorted Coach Tours, Independent Rail or Self-Drive tours, Wine & Gourmet Tours, Outdoor Adventures, City Breaks, Hotel & Villa stays, as well as excursion and transfer services plus car...
Escape with Porter
As previously reported by Baxter Travel Media, Porter Aviation Holdings Inc. (PAHI) is opening a new division, Porter Escapes, headed by industry veteran John Kirk, to offer vacation packages to customers. Packages built around Porter Airlines destinations will combine flights and hotel accommodation, with car rental and travel insurance available as further options. Individual pieces of the package may also be booked separately. Working with tourism partners in each destination, the next phase for Porter Escapes will include theatre, spa, adventure and other package themes that meet...
Globus offers agents 70% off war memorial trip
Globus is offering a special 70% discount to agents on the first War Memorial Tour of the season, departing April 4. The 11-day escorted coach tour of Northern France and London includes visits to Paris, Juno Beach, the Canadian Cemetery at Dieppe, Vimy Ridge, the Canadian War Memorial in London and the famed Cabinet War Rooms. Transportation between France and England will be by cross channel ferry to the iconic White Cliffs of Dover. As an added bonus, Canadian military historian Tom Douglas will travel with the group to provide many insights into the tour. Regularly priced at $2,760...
Kumuka puts adventure on sale
Starting Feb. 20 and for one week only, Kumuka Worldwide is selling 1,000 seats on most of its tours at a 35% discount. From the budget conscious adventure traveller to the luxury honeymooner, Kumuka offers more than 600 tours and itineraries covering 83 countries, spanning all seven continents. Tours vary in style and include Small Group Tours, Coach Tours, Overlanding Tours, Cruises and Active Trekking Tours. To take advantage of this special, agents are advised to use the promotional code sale2012 when booking....