Goway is once again offering pre- and post-touring packages to World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro in 2013, following success initiatives for World Youth Day in Australia in 2008 and Madrid in 2011. Rio is set to take the stage for the next great gathering of Catholic devotees in a week-long immersion of faith and fellowship under the guiding presence of Pope Benedict XVI, July 23-28. While the event itself celebrates the Catholic faith, the invitation to attend extends to all, regardless of religious convictions. Latin America has a rich history with Catholicism, and many pilgrims will extend...
Holiday House and Fun Sun Vacations have unveiled their latest brochure Europe, featuring holiday options throughout France, Italy, the U.K., Spain, The Netherlands and more. Highlights of the 2012 program include: !!! More than 10,000 hotels throughout Europe, including self-catering apartments with Pierre & Vacances, Citadines and Bridgestreet; !!! The choice of 10 different airline partners - all of the most popular scheduled airlines, including Air Canada, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM and Alitalia, with daily departures to various European cities; !!! Car rentals with...
Agents booking clients on any Tauck Europe product by April 15 will earn a prize from the Tauck Treasure Chest. Agents with four passengers booked receive a $100 gift card from Tiffany & Co.; eight passengers booked a new Apple TV; 10 passengers booked an Ipad 2....
With the European selling season heating up, Adventure Center's national sales manager, Pat Rochon is offering his picks of destinations that will be the "stars of the season." Says Rochon: "Croatia is definitely the new Greece. Your clients get the pleasures of the Greek Islands along with a great climate, food, amazing history and culture -- yet prices, especially in the idyllic small towns and villages, are very reasonable." He also points out that "One of the most popular tours offered by Adventure Center to Croatia is a great combination of stunning islands and historic towns as featured...
Insight Vacations is offering aspiring photographers a chance to indulge their passion and improve their skills on its 10-Day Rome to London in Focus tour that departs Aug. 11, 2012. The program will visit Europe iconic highlights that include scenic drives in The Apennines, St. Gotthard and Swiss Alps. From St Peter's in Rome to St Paul's in London, tour participants will be accompanied by an expert tour director as well as a professional photographer who will teach them tips and techniques that will help them capture some of the world's most photogenic cities and sites. In Tuscany,...
The winner of Air Canada Vacations' "Win a Trip to New York"promotion has been announced -- Megan Baker of AMA Travel in Edmonton. Agents who booked air and hotel to New York by Dec. 31 with Air Canada Vacations were entered in a draw to win roundtrip economy airfare for two to New York City aboard Air Canada, two night's accommodation at The Plaza, continental breakfast daily and a free Hop-on/Hop-off bus pass for...
After the success of its "Have You Done It?" campaign last year, Contiki Holidays is relaunching the program with new deals, contests and an interactive web site. The program has been designed to highlight the "authentic" experiences that clients can expect on a Contiki holiday. Those experiences are brought to life by the brand new online game -- This Way To Amazing -- and the Contiki Canada crew will be spreading the news across university and college campuses as well as their social media communities. To kick off the new year of "Have You Done It?" Contiki is introducing the Friends With...
CIT Tours is reminding agents that the deadline for its Early Booking Promotion is fast approaching, and travellers have only until Feb. 29 to take advantage of savings on their 2012 Europe vacation. The promotion offers 10% discount on all 2012 rates published in the Enchanting Europe & the Best of Italy brochure when booked and paid in full by Feb. 29. Passengers can choose from a vast selection of Escorted Coach Tours, Independent Rail or Self-Drive tours, Wine & Gourmet Tours, Outdoor Adventures, City Breaks, Hotel & Villa stays, as well as excursion and transfer services plus car...
As previously reported by Baxter Travel Media, Porter Aviation Holdings Inc. (PAHI) is opening a new division, Porter Escapes, headed by industry veteran John Kirk, to offer vacation packages to customers. Packages built around Porter Airlines destinations will combine flights and hotel accommodation, with car rental and travel insurance available as further options. Individual pieces of the package may also be booked separately. Working with tourism partners in each destination, the next phase for Porter Escapes will include theatre, spa, adventure and other package themes that meet...
Globus is offering a special 70% discount to agents on the first War Memorial Tour of the season, departing April 4. The 11-day escorted coach tour of Northern France and London includes visits to Paris, Juno Beach, the Canadian Cemetery at Dieppe, Vimy Ridge, the Canadian War Memorial in London and the famed Cabinet War Rooms. Transportation between France and England will be by cross channel ferry to the iconic White Cliffs of Dover. As an added bonus, Canadian military historian Tom Douglas will travel with the group to provide many insights into the tour. Regularly priced at $2,760...