Tour Operators
ACV has Sandals savings
Travellers booking a Sandals or Beaches resort with Air Canada Vacations (ACV) can get $300 off per couple if booked before Dec. 7 on a minimum seven-night stay, adults only. As added bonus, guests also receive free seat selection....
Goway introduces Madagascar cruise
Goway's AFRICAExperts has launched a unique cruising opportunity to Madagascar. "Tourism in Madagascar is relatively underdeveloped, so a cruise is the perfect way to explore Madagascar for those who want to experience this unique destination in comfort,"says Moira Smith, general manager, Goway AFRICAExperts. The 17-day Indian Ocean Voyage starts in Mauritius and ends in Cape Town with a week exploring Madagascar. The specially built MS Bremen was created to provide intensive exploration in the most elegant surroundings for a maximum of 164 guests. It has shallow drafts, which allow the ship...
Cooks Cash’ extended with Anderson
In partnership with Cook Islands tourism Anderson Vacations has extended the "Cash In On The Cook Islands"promotion until the end of the year. Customers who book the Cooks Islands with Anderson are entitled to a prepaid NZ$100 debit card to spend while in the destination. Anderson is promoting a number of sample packages to the Cooks with this opportunity, the first being 12 nights on the main island of Rarotonga, staying at Muri Beachcomber Resort. This package gives clients ample amounts of time to explore the luscious mountains in the middle of the island and the clear lagoon surrounding...
Nolitours has Grey Cup spirit
Nolitours reports it is a sponsor of this year's Grey Cup Festival, with festivities set for Nov. 23 to Nov. 25 in Toronto. The tour operator will be inviting spectators to participate in activities such as limbo and piñata contests, salsa lessons and bar flair shows. Participants will also get to create their own noliZONE postcard to share with friends. As part of the event, Nolitours is also the official sponsor of the 100th Grey Cup Film Festival, which will be held at the Toronto Scotiabank Theatre from Nov. 15 to Nov. 18. Throughout both sponsorships, Nolitours will be giving away...
Porter Escapes connecting with agents
Porter Escapes is now accepting travel agency pre-registrations on its web site. Agencies that register with the newly launched tour operator will be among the first to benefit from its exclusive product offers that match Porter Airlines flights with its "experience-driven" escapes for clients. Top hotels, exclusive local offerings, ski or golf packages and more are being featured by Porter Escapes. Car rentals and travel insurance are other booking options. Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Escapes, commented: "We are committed to having Porter Escapes available for travel agents to...
G unveils 2013 European offerings
G Adventures has released its 2013 Europe brochure, featuring 84 tours. In addition to the expansion of the Local Living program, the tour operator is introducing 45 new itineraries and trips in eight new countries - Croatia, Iceland, Scotland, Montenegro, Sweden, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Albania and Serbia. To help agents select the ideal tour for their clients, itineraries are categorized by price, style, service level, type, physical demand and length. Further, inclusions and key tour highlights are clearly shown. New Europe trips include: !!! San Gimignano Local Living - "Eating delicious...
Cosmos increases multi-night stopovers
Cosmos Vacations has expanded the number of tours with multi-night stopovers as long as five nights. The new eight-day Discover Provence itinerary, for example, combines overnights at the beginning and end in Marseille with five nights in Avignon. During their stay there, clients will do daily outings, including Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Arles and the medieval town of Uzès. The 12-day Swiss UNESCO World Heritage Tour includes four nights in Bern; while Leisurely Tuscany & Rome is highlighted by a four-night stay in Montecatini, where clients can enjoy day trips to Florence and Siena or...
Goway adds Dec. 18 departure to Peru
Goway Travel has added a new December departure to its Comfort Peru series and is offering a savings of $500 per couple for bookings. The Comfort Peru package is built around the most popular independent travel itineraries to Peru and starts in Lima on Dec. 18. The tour includes 12 night's accommodation, most meals, transfers, and all domestic airfare, with limited space. Goway offers the Comfort Peru as a 13- or 16-day package (depending if you add the Amazon) from $3,288. Guests travel through Peru's incredible colonial Arequipa, the Colca Canyon and its legendary Condors, the floating...