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Last chance to win a spot on Anderson fam
Time to get out there and explore your own backyard, Canada! Whether you want to swim with beluga whales in Manitoba, dine at the sidewalk cafés of Old Montreal in Quebec, or tour the Klondike Gold Rush fields of the Yukon, Anderson Vacations offers sightseeing to all parts of Canada with car rental, motorcoach and rail itineraries. Partnering with Rocky Mountaineer, Anderson is offering one lucky agent the chance see the natural wonders of Canada with a spot on its 2013 Western Canada FAM. Valued at $8,000, the trip includes land and rail transportation. The eight-day, seven-night...
BikeHike sets out in Cuba
BikeHike Adventures has a new cycling adventure across Cuba. The nine-day journey kicks off on May 4. The itinerary is set in Central Cuba, inviting riders to traverse from town to town, showcasing the Cuban lifestyle. Beginning in Havana, cyclists cross to the southern coast towards Trinidad before heading north to Santa Clara. Stops include Cienfuegos, Zapata Peninsula, and the Bay of Pigs. Roads are relatively car free. Travellers can expect to ride between 60 km and 100 km each day. The route is on undulating paved roads, offering cyclists a variety of inclines and scenic perspectives....
Save the rhino with Goway
Goway reports that rhino poaching in South Africa has reached epidemic proportions and 2012 has been a truly tragic year. The total poaching figure has now far surpassed the total for 2011, with around 588 rhinos killed this year to date. Since the poaching epidemic started in 2008, South Africa has lost more than 1,500 rhino. The slaughter has worsened with the rising demand for rhino horn in Asian countries and increasing involvement of ruthless criminal syndicates. Goway, in partnership with the Wildlands Conservation Trust, (a non-profit organization working to conserve South Africa's...
WestJet Vacations has new VP
WestJet has announced the appointment of two senior leaders to new roles within the company. Tim Croyle has moved into the position of vice-president and General manager, WestJet Vacations where he will be responsible for leading the continued growth and development of airline's packaged vacation offerings. Croyle joined WestJet in February 2003 where he developed the Airports project team. From there, he became manager, Strategic Planning; director, Corporate Development and most recently director, WestJet Vacations Operations, where he was instrumental in setting the strategic direction as...
12 Days of G’
G Adventures is pulling on its Santa hat and dishing out 12 days worth of deals in the lead-up to Christmas Eve. An annual tradition for many years, the 12 Days of G promotion begins today (Dec. 13) with 15% off all new Australia and New Zealand trips. The deals have been sent to trade partners in advance and will be unveiled daily on the G Adventures Facebook page to give agents the opportunity to pass on savings of between 15% and 25% on select trips around the world. Each new promo code will be available for sale from 9 a.m. between Dec. 13-24 and remains for sale up until 23:59 on Dec....
Transat adds Haiti to product lineup
Transat A.T. Inc. will offer vacation packages to Haiti out of Montreal, beginning Jan. 23. The packages will combine stays in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, and on the CÒte des Arcadins, featuring "magnificent beaches, with an extensive program of guided excursions"such as museums, historical and natural sites, theme routes, sports and seaside activities. "More and more travellers want to enjoy an enriching human experience when they take their Sun holiday,"said Annick Guérard, general manager, Transat Tours Canada. "These new packages are designed for customers seeking...
Sunquest ‘January SuperSale’
For a limited time, Sunquest is offering savings of up to $860 per couple on packages out of Eastern Canada and up to $1,040 on packages out of the West with its "January SuperSale"promotion. The tour operator is also paying the tax on new bookings made between Dec. 13 and Jan. 2 for March and April departures. This promotion is not applicable to air or land only, cruise bookings or groups....
ACV’s amazing 12-12-12 one-day sale
Air Canada Vacations has launched a one-day sale along with an exclusive and it's happening today only Dec. 12, 2012 ... that's 12-12-12 for those with a numerical bent ... travellers can upgrade to executive class for only $120 and enjoy premium service on Air Canada flights ... the sale is valid for new bookings only and in conjunction with select air, hotel and transfer packages to Mexico and the Caribbean, with select dates. Vacationers can also book air only deals at $120, for select destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico or opt for some incredible vacation package or cruise deals...