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Celebrate the ‘Year of the Dragon’ with Goway
While Hong Kong is known as a year-round festival destination, there's nothing like the colour and spectacle of seeing the city celebrate Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year celebrations take place from Jan. 17 through Feb. 6, and Hong Kong will come alive on Jan. 23 ushering in the "Year of the Dragon."Festivities include a Night Parade that features more than a dozen colourful floats accompanied by spectacular international and local performing groups, as well as a spectacular firework's display. Goway's Vibrant Hong Kong three-day package offers visitors their choice of selected...
WestJet ups service to the sun from Eastern Canada
WestJet has announced the early launch of additional non-stop service to sun destinations from Halifax, Moncton and St. John's. Previously scheduled to begin the first week in March, flights will now launch between Feb. 20 and 26, approximately two weeks earlier. The new dates for service from Halifax, Moncton and St. John's are as follows: Halifax to Montego Bay, Feb. 20, once weekly (Mondays); Halifax to Orlando, Feb. 21, three times weekly (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays); Halifax to Cancun, Feb. 22, twice weekly (Wednesdays, Saturdays); Halifax to Punta Cana, Feb. 24, once weekly...
Goway rewards agents booking Shongololo Express
Goway and the Shongololo Express are offering a free train journey to any agent who has made at least one Shongololo booking with Goway. Their partner only pays 50%. The Shongololo Train is aptly described as a travelling hotel which incorporates touring by day and is one of the most convenient ways of seeing Southern Africa. The train travels between destinations at night and by day guests board air-conditioned vehicles to explore regional attractions. Shongololo operates four journeys covering some of the most iconic sights in Southern Africa. Agents wishing to take up this offer should...
Mexico tours highlight ‘Our Lady of Guadalupe’
Mexico specialist Moreno Travel is promoting the "miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe"with its organized pilgrimage tours to Mexico. "On our trips, meet local people, experience Mexican culture, and learn about the Patroness of the Americas,"the tour operator says. In 1531 a "Lady from Heaven"appeared to Juan Diego, a humble Native American at Tepeyac, a hill northwest of what is now Mexico City. The apparition identified herself "as the ever virgin Mary, Mother of the True God for whom we live, of the Creator of all things, Lord of heaven and the earth."She made a request for a church to be...
Travelzest ends talks with Red Label to focus on Canada
Travelzest, parent company of itravel2000, reports that it has ended discussions with Red Label Vacations about a possible offer and will concentrate its efforts on its Canadian operations. According to officials, discussions with Red Label have ceased and the board of directors confirms that it is no longer in talks regarding an offer for the company. Further, Red Label has informed Travelzest that it does not intend to make an offer for the company and has consented to the release of this announcement. Travelzest said that considering the company's strong Canadian presence and continued...
Goway adds ‘themed’ fun to adventures
Goway's small group escorted tour series offers a "Fun Theme"as part of trip inclusions. In order to assist travellers to learn more about the destination than the usual sightseeing, themes are introduced to have more added fun. Each trip departure is allocated one theme, which allows potential travellers to choose a specific departure according to a particular theme of interest. All themes vary depending on the destination. History and Geography are natural inclusions. Some examples of Goway's Fun Themes for the 22-day Waltzing Matilda tour to Australia and New Zealand are "Animal and Plant...
Contiki clients can join the parade in Rio
There is no other party that compares to the famous Rio de Janiero Carnival, and this February Contiki Holidays's clients are invited to immerse themselves in the vibrant colours, exhilarating lights and hypnotic rhythms of the Brazilian celebration. Contiki is offering the ultimate experience in the city that never sleeps during a six-day, five-night Rio extravaganza. Clients will stay in the lovely Ipanema Inn located only a half-block from shopping and the renowned beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, and will enjoy unique inclusions such as a bike ride and city tour. Plus, for all six days...
Holiday House, Fun Sun unveil 2012 CityEscapes
Holiday House and Fun Sun Vacations have unveiled their latest brochures - CityEscapes and California and Its Beaches. Taking the best of last year's program, both brochures focus on all that can be seen and done in the United States - from New York City and Chicago to New Orleans and Las Vegas, and everywhere in between, all detailed in the CityEscapes brochure, and all through California, from San Francisco and L.A. to Anaheim and San Diego. Highlights include thousands of hotels and resorts across the US, including many that are exclusive to Holiday House and Fun Sun, a choice of a variety...