Destinations
Kicking Horse pending sale to RCR
Calgary-based, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies have entered into discussions to potentially acquire Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, based in Golden, BC. Subject to certain regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to be completed by the end of the year. "Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is currently in the 11th year of operations and has quickly established itself as one of the premier destination resort brands in the North American ski market. The possible inclusion of the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort brand within the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies family is a strong, strategic fit and...
Kicking Horse resort officially sold to RCR
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort officials have announced the successful sale of the resort to Resorts of the Canadian Rockies from Ballast Nedam, the initial owner and developer of the resort. With the completion of the sale, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort now joins Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc., one of the largest private ski resort owner/operators in North America. It remains business as usual at Kicking Horse resort, all existing ski packages, passes and joint agreements will continue to be honoured. The resort has had a strong start to the season with more than 370 cm of snowfall...
Feel the Love’ in Bermuda
Love will bloom throughout Bermuda with a destination-wide experience in celebration of the island's annual "Feel the Love Month"taking place Jan. 16 to March 3. Sponsored by the Bermuda Department of Tourism, the program offers couples the chance to enjoy the island's cultural offerings through dedicated daily activities, such as a love cruise, champagne and strawberries museum reception, salsa dancing nights and more. Additionally, travellers can enjoy a free night stay at participating hotels when booking a minimum three-night stay during Feel the Love Month "Compliments of...
Whistler invites kids to stay and ski for free
To help minimize the costs of March Break, Enjoy Whistler is offering families booking by Jan. 31, 2012 for travel in March a kids (12 and under) stay and ski free deal, including rental and transfers with the purchase of an adult equivalent. To sweeten the offer, Enjoy Whistler will also throw in complimentary tube park passes when guests spend a minimum of $1,500. Some of Enjoy Whistler's favourite family friendly activities include: Ice Skate at Olympic Plaza; Coca-Cola/MD Tube Park; and Family Zone....
Sheraton debuts in Red Deer
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of Sheraton Red Deer. The 241-room hotel underwent a $12 million renovation to implement all of the Sheraton brand's signature offerings including the Sweet Sleeper bed, Club Lounge, Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft, and Sheraton Fitness programmed by Core Performance. The hotel is managed by Atlific Hotels & Resorts. All guest rooms are equipped with an oversized work desk, custom-designed ergonomic chair, high-speed Internet, LCD flat panel television and MP3 docking station. Ideal for business meetings and social...
Skating by the Sea
The Hotel del Coronado offers a unique Southern California experience with Skating by the Sea, an outdoor ice-skating rink adjacent to Coronado Beach and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Through January, the resort's famous Windsor Lawn is transformed into a seaside skating rink offering three-hour skating sessions daily....
Shiatsu centre shifts to Beach Walk
Shoppers at Waikiki Beach Walk have a new venue to relax and recharge between shopping sprees with the opening of the Shiatsu & Massage Center, which recently relocated from its former location at the Waikiki Trade Center. Shiatsu massage is a Japanese style of bodywork, and Shiatsu means "finger pressure." It is related to the traditional Chinese medicine system, where illness is thought to result from imbalances in the body or mind. Practitioners use thumbs, palms, forearms and elbows to give deep tissue pressure on the specific spots on the body. Shiatsu practitioners say it helps with a...
Turtle Bay package no shell game
Oahu, Hawaii's Turtle Bay Resort's "Live the Life" package introduces guests to the intricacies of Oahu's North Shore and a chance to experience the mystique of the coastline first hand. The package starts at US$16,954 and does not include applicable taxes and/or resort fees. Prices are subject to change without notice and the package is valid through Dec. 22, 2012. It includes seven nights in the Alii Presidential Suite, ground transportation to/from airport, private vehicle and driver on-call for length of stay, nightly turn-down service, wine, Waialua chocolate and fresh pineapple slices...