Tour Operators
Mexico tours highlight ‘Our Lady of Guadalupe’
Mexico specialist Moreno Travel is promoting the "miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe"with its organized pilgrimage tours to Mexico. "On our trips, meet local people, experience Mexican culture, and learn about the Patroness of the Americas,"the tour operator says. In 1531 a "Lady from Heaven"appeared to Juan Diego, a humble Native American at Tepeyac, a hill northwest of what is now Mexico City. The apparition identified herself "as the ever virgin Mary, Mother of the True God for whom we live, of the Creator of all things, Lord of heaven and the earth."She made a request for a church to be...
Travelzest ends talks with Red Label to focus on Canada
Travelzest, parent company of itravel2000, reports that it has ended discussions with Red Label Vacations about a possible offer and will concentrate its efforts on its Canadian operations. According to officials, discussions with Red Label have ceased and the board of directors confirms that it is no longer in talks regarding an offer for the company. Further, Red Label has informed Travelzest that it does not intend to make an offer for the company and has consented to the release of this announcement. Travelzest said that considering the company's strong Canadian presence and continued...
Goway adds ‘themed’ fun to adventures
Goway's small group escorted tour series offers a "Fun Theme"as part of trip inclusions. In order to assist travellers to learn more about the destination than the usual sightseeing, themes are introduced to have more added fun. Each trip departure is allocated one theme, which allows potential travellers to choose a specific departure according to a particular theme of interest. All themes vary depending on the destination. History and Geography are natural inclusions. Some examples of Goway's Fun Themes for the 22-day Waltzing Matilda tour to Australia and New Zealand are "Animal and Plant...
Contiki clients can join the parade in Rio
There is no other party that compares to the famous Rio de Janiero Carnival, and this February Contiki Holidays's clients are invited to immerse themselves in the vibrant colours, exhilarating lights and hypnotic rhythms of the Brazilian celebration. Contiki is offering the ultimate experience in the city that never sleeps during a six-day, five-night Rio extravaganza. Clients will stay in the lovely Ipanema Inn located only a half-block from shopping and the renowned beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, and will enjoy unique inclusions such as a bike ride and city tour. Plus, for all six days...
Holiday House, Fun Sun unveil 2012 CityEscapes
Holiday House and Fun Sun Vacations have unveiled their latest brochures - CityEscapes and California and Its Beaches. Taking the best of last year's program, both brochures focus on all that can be seen and done in the United States - from New York City and Chicago to New Orleans and Las Vegas, and everywhere in between, all detailed in the CityEscapes brochure, and all through California, from San Francisco and L.A. to Anaheim and San Diego. Highlights include thousands of hotels and resorts across the US, including many that are exclusive to Holiday House and Fun Sun, a choice of a variety...
Celebrate New Year’s in Rio
Goway is inviting travellers to ring in the New Year the traditional Brazilian way (Reveillon) with its new Rio package. The four-day Rio-Jewel in the Crown starts at $692 and includes three night's accommodation, Corcovado tour, Sugar Loaf Mountain, night tour with dinner, entrance fees all transport and most meals. Goway's Latin America travel planner features many options in Brazil, as well as a complete choice of travel ideas in Central America....
Government ready to make airfares transparent
What's in a clause? Well if it is Clause 27 on the Act to Amend the Canadian Transportation Act and The Railway Safety Act and to Make Consequential Amendments to Other Acts, then quite a lot actually. Clause 27 contains provisions that require the Canadian Transportation Agency to develop regulations governing airfare advertising in Canada. However, when it was being debated back in 2007, that clause generated a great deal of debate as the bill went through the parliamentary process. As a result, the Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications added clause 64 to the bill,...
ARTA reacts to governments plan
Reports indicate that the federal government will be announcing new regulations requiring advertised airline ticket prices to include all taxes, fees and possibly additional charges. The new rules are expected to take effect at some time in 2012. ARTA Canada was quick to comment on the reports of the expected announcement (set for today -- Friday, Dec. 16, 2011), with its president, Bruce Bishins observing: "Needless to say, the specific details regarding which taxes, fees, surcharges, and other amounts must be included in an all-inclusive advertised ticket price needs to be carefully...