Hotels & Resorts
Spa at Delta Bessborough a first for Saskatoon
Damara Day Spa and Esthetics has recently celebrated its opening at the Delta Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon, making this the first hotel in the city to have a spa located under its roof. Situated in the main lobby of the historic Delta Bessborough, the spa will be available to hotel guests as well as other visitors to the city and local residents. The spa offers hot stone and therapeutic massage, body treatments, teeth whitening, anti-aging treatments and all esthetics. In addition to services for women, the spa features several options for men and children. "An iconic landmark, the...
Barceló Bávaro renovation complete
Punta Cana's Barceló Bávaro Beach Resort recently completed a $330-million transformation, debuting the adults-only Barceló Bávaro Beach hotel. Complete with renovated accommodations, redesigned lobby and Club Premium lounge, two bars, three international dining restaurants and new pool areas, the renovated hotel was redesigned with adult relaxation and entertainment in mind. Bávaro Beach is the adult-only component in the Bávaro Beach Resort complex that also includes the nearby, family friendly Barceló Bavaró Palace Deluxe. Together, the resorts line...
Maui hotel offers Romance package
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel in Maui offers the Island Romance Package. Offering five nights for a romantic escape, the package includes a massage or facial for two, daily car rental, dinner for two at the Tiki Terrace Restaurant or Sunday Champagne Brunch and more. The package is priced at US$2,039 and includes five night's accommodation in an Ocean View room, daily compact rental car with valet parking, daily buffet breakfast for two, special in-room welcome amenity, two bottles of water per day, choice of two beach towels, picnic lunch in keepsake logo picnic...
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...
Fairmont Kea Lani looking good
It has been three years, but it has been worth it. The Fairmont Kea Lani began renovations in 2009 and now, three years later, over $28 million has been invested in the property. Improvements have included every suite, villa, pool deck, ballroom, corridor and elevator throughout the entire resort. The property's signature restaurant has been transformed at a cost of $5.1 million and it will reopen in April. The property's 37 two-story villas offer the comfort and convenience of renting a private home with all the amenities of a world class resort. Located steps from the Pacific Ocean, these...
Lots of value at the Napili Kai
The Napili Kai Beach Resort, located on the bay of the same name in Maui, has unveiled a variety of specials for its "Value Season" in 2012, including free nights and luggage fee reimbursement. The family-friendly 163-room resort is known for its "value-oriented philosophy of 'No nickel-and-diming' our guests." The resort's 2012 Value Season dates run from now through Jan. 27; from April 14 through June 15; adn from Aug. 18 through Dec. 13. During those periods, room rates are lower and the resort offers programs that include a fifth night free; a 7th Heaven special offering the sixth and...
Fairmont YVR Airport appoints Kuhn
Lesliann Kuhn has been named director of sales and marketing for the Fairmont Vancouver Airport hotel. Kuhn has more than 23 years experience having held a variety of post, most recently as director of business travel for the three downtown Vancouver hotels -- The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, The Fairmont Pacific Rim and The Fairmont Waterfront. Kuhn is a member of the Association of Corporate Travel Executives; she was recognized by the association as Volunteer of the Year in 2010. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Destination Development from Royal Roads University. Go to...
Hotwire picks its Family Day Top 10
Hotwire.com has announced the 10 most popular destinations for Canadian travellers over Family Day 2012, based on hotel bookings. With many Canadians using the third Monday in February as a time to celebrate with their loved ones, the long weekend is the perfect opportunity to take the whole family on a short getaway or use the h holiday to begin a longer international vacation. Clem Bason, president of the Hotwire Group, said: "Family Day is a time to reflect on the importance of family life and what better way to celebrate that than by creating new memories with a family trip? It's no...