Destinations
Renovated Holiday Inn opens in Edmonton South
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has recently announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Conference Centre Edmonton South, following a $4.2 million upgrade from a Greenwood Inn & Suites. The 224-room hotel offers a variety of amenities for business and leisure travellers, including an on-site fitness centre, a pool/hot tub and 650 square metres of meeting space. The hotel is close to the South Common Mall, Fort Edmonton Park and Jubilee Auditorium. Kids 12 and under eat free when ordering from the kids' menu in the hotel restaurant and accompanied by a dining adult. Guestrooms feature...
Sweet prices for short ski stays in Rockies
The Rocky Mountain playground of Banff National Park now has short getaway deals available for skiers and boarders seeking downhill mountain thrills. For instance, a rate of $229 p.p. (double occupancy) is available for three nights at Inns of Banff or the Lake Louise Inn, including a two-day lift ticket at any of the three ski areas in Banff - Lake Louise, Sunshine Village and Mt. Norquay....
2012: The Year to Be At Universal
2012 is going to be a big year at Universal Orlando Resort with more of just about everything. The new experiences will start debuting in February with a new Blue Man Group show; there will be new animation and effects in The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man; guests will be able to dance and celebrate with their favourite animated characters during Universal's Superstar Parade; and they'll be able to relive memorable moments from Universal Pictures most powerful and beloved films during the night-time show Universal's Cinematic Spectacular -- 100 Years of Movie Memories. And this summer,...
Win a Trip to Trinidad & Tobago
From Carnival to calypso, steel pan to stick fighting, waterfalls to wetlands, Trinidad & Tobago offer visitors the best of both urban excitement and natural beauty. One lucky travel agent will win a trip for two to experience this rich island culture including airfare, five night's accommodation -three nights in Trinidad, two nights in Tobago- plus island tours. The tour starts in Trinidad with energetic nightspots, live theatre, and lots of restaurants and shopping. From there, contest winners are whisked off to Tobago. Covered in lush forests and filled with secluded beaches, Tobago is...
AC adds NYC lift
Air Canada is launching triple-daily, non-stop flights between Toronto Pearson and New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport beginning May 3, 2012 and will increase to hourly its flights to LaGuardia Airport. The new services further secure Air Canada's position as the leading airline serving New York City and makes it the only carrier that operates to all three major New York City area airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. Air Canada, which began flying to New York 71 years ago, will operate up to 38 non-stop...
SeaWorld Orlando has deals for Canadians
From now through April 30, 2012, Canadians buying a full-price, single-day SeaWorld Orlando ticket will get a free visit to either Aquatica or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. This special offer is available to Canadians exclusively at either http://www.SeaWorld.ca or through travel agents. A second-day park visit to Aquatica or Busch Gardens must be redeemed within seven days of the SeaWorld visit. The offer also includes a complimentary Busch Gardens Shuttle Express to and from SeaWorld...
Double your pleasure in Quebec City
Quebec City is wooing family travellers with a special deal that's available until the end of the March school break period. Quebec City Tourism is inviting visitors to book the promotion by going to http://www.quebecregion.com web site for stays between now and March 18, 2012 in order to receive 50% rebate or 2-for-1 vouchers at Quebec City's Hotel de Glace (Ice Hotel), the Festi-Lumiere Show at Aquarium du Quebec, the IMAX Theatre (Galeries de la Capitale), Parc de la Chute-Montmorency and the Observatoire de la Capitale. For a family of four, the special deal offers savings of over $80 on...
Friday night lights on Okanagan slopes
Discounted Friday night skiing at Big White and Silver Star ski resorts is now is in full swing for the season, with lift tickets available for $10. Also, guests can get 50% off a full day lift ticket when their $10 Friday night skiing punch card is punched four times. Ongoing events include a night Rail Jam in the TELUS Park and Cruz the Blues at Big White. (http://www.bigwhite.com ;...