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Baha Mar Resort In The Bahamas Aligns With Musical A-Listers For A Star-Studded Partnership

NASSAU, The Bahamas, Aug. 20, 2014 /CNW/ — Today, Baha Mar, the grand and greatly anticipated luxury resort located in Nassau, The Bahamas, announces an exciting partnership with two of the leading names in the world of music and entertainment — Jamie King and Emilio Estefan — who will be teaming up for the first time to develop, produce, choreograph and score the resort’s Grand Opening Gala alongside executive producer Bernie Yuman. Slated for late Spring 2015, the Baha Mar Grand Opening Gala will be a grand experience of sophisticated luxury and leisure spanning multiple days and encompassing every corner of the 1000-acre property, set alongside 3,000 feet of uninterrupted white-sand beach and crystal-clear waters. “We’re thrilled to be collaborating with award-winning visionaries such as Jamie and Emilio, who both have successful track records and are extremely well-respected in the entertainment industry,” said Sarkis D. Izmirlian, chairman and CEO of Baha Mar Resorts, Ltd. “I’m sure that their creative forces will combine to provide our guests with an unforgettable event that is nothing short of amazing and truly combines the glamour of the New Riviera with the soul of …

Los Cabos draws Canadian couples to a “total privacy” offering

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LOS CABOS, Mexico, Aug. 12, 2014 /CNW/ – More and more Canadian couples are choosing Los Cabos, Mexico for a true romantic escape. Many Los Cabos hotels and resorts have not only purposefully built their properties as private enclaves but have designed spaces within their properties to adhere to the privacy-seeking couple and/or celebrity that frequent the area. New programs have been introduced to hotels and resorts to feed the demand for a more secluded romantic retreat that still provides the option to access the vibrancy of Los Cabos’ activity centres such as Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. “Los Cabos is home to one of the worlds most impressive resort corridors; it only makes sense that couples are enticed by the opportunity to indulge in superior treatment and pampering exclusively offered by a full range of resorts, while they enjoy the option of complete isolation,” stated Eduardo Segura Vehovec, Managing Director of Los Cabos Tourism Board. “We have watched tourism to Los Cabos grow overall by 19.3% since 2013 and part of that …

blipcard – The Ultimate Travel App

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BERLIN, Aug. 12, 2014 /CNW/ – Daniel Giersch a self-made millionaire from Germany, who has lived in Monaco for 15 years, has developed the trendiest and most popular summer app in Europe. With blipcard, it is now possible to send postcards from anywhere in the world, at any time from an iPhone. Yes, postcards from your iPhone! Whether on a luxury yacht in St. Tropez or on the beach of Cannes, almost every superstar in Europe has the app on their iPhone. Snap photos, upload to blipcard and send a postcard to your loved ones. Various singers and famous actors from Hollywood love blipcard already. At the end of August, the app was at the top ten of the German Download charts. An old trend becomes a new lifestyle trend – the almost-forgotten postcard is being revived. Inventor Daniel Giersch, who is credited with breaking the German postal monopoly, now wants to save the postcard.

Fun in Aruba Is Full Speed Ahead With “Arubapalooza”

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ORANJESTAD, Aruba, Aug. 1, 2014 /CNW/ — Even with summer in full swing, it’s never too early to look ahead to the start of autumn. Fall on the One happy island of Aruba marks the start of “Arubapalooza,” the seasonal extravaganza encompassing countless cultural, culinary, music and fashion-oriented events and festivals. Known for perfect weather and powdery white beaches, Aruba is celebrated as one of the most revisited destinations in the Caribbean. The cultural festivities fire up each Tuesday with the weekly Bonbini Festival, taking place in downtown Oranjestad in the outdoor courtyard of Fort Zoutman, Aruba’s oldest building. Meaning “welcome” in Aruba’s official language of Papiamento, “Bonbini” encourages visitors to sample the flavors, history, people, music and dance of the island during this spirited event. Each Thursday from 6-10 p.m. in the town of San Nicolas, the multicultural charms of Aruba’s “Sunrise City” are

Air Canada to Launch Non-Stop Service to Panama City

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MONTREAL, July 8, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today announced that it will start a new, non-stop flights between Toronto and Panama City beginning December 17, 2014. With the launch of the three-times weekly, year-round service, Air Canada will be the only Canadian network carrier operating between Canada and Panama. “Air Canada is very pleased to become the only Canadian network carrier offering non-stop flights between Canada and Panama. Panama City is growing and vibrant, and is both a business and leisure destination for Canadians, many of whom own vacation properties in the area,” said Benjamin Smith, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer at Air Canada. “All flights will offer a Business Class cabin, complimentary seatback entertainment throughout the aircraft, Aeroplan accumulation and redemption. For eligible customers, there is also access to our International Maple Leaf Lounge in Toronto.” Flights will be available for sale as of July 8, 2014 and commence operating, three days a week, beginning December 17, 2014. The service will be provided with an Airbus A319 aircraft with 120 seats. The flights will also be timed to offer convenient onward connections from Tocumen International Airport. Air Canada’s Panama City service: …

Turks & Caicos introduces early booking bonus for Winter 2015 Getaways

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PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos, June 17, 2014 /CNW/ – With the first day of winter just six months away, and one of the most frigid winters in recent history finally over, the Turks & Caicos Collection has introduced an early booking bonus for winter getaways. The Turks & Caicos Collection consists of three four-star resorts on exclusive Providenciales – Alexandra Resort, Beach House, and Blue Haven Resort and Marina. Each of the resorts features a unique guest experience, but all three properties offer spacious accommodations, excellent dining and spa facilities, attentive service, and beautiful waterfront addresses. Travelers will receive a 10% discount on regular rates at Alexandra Resort and Blue Haven Resort and Marina, or 20% off regular rates at Beach House, for winter getaways reserved by October 31, 2014. The discount is valid for

The 2014 Wine Country Ontario Travel Guide Now Available

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The guide showcases 107 wineries and makes travel planning easy NIAGARA, ON, May 16, 2014 /CNW/ – As the wine-touring season swings into high gear, Wine Country Ontario has just released its highly coveted 2014 Wine Country Ontario Travel Guide. Featuring a record 107 wineries, along with insider tips on how to make the most of an Ontario wine country experience, this must-have travel tool takes the guess work out of planning your next wine country outing, whether it be for a day, a weekend or a longer stay – a task that can sometimes seem daunting to visitors. With a detailed listing of Ontario’s finest wineries, the guide serves as the complete wine country resource for visitors to the region. It showcases the wineries in Ontario’s four primary wine touring destinations – Lake Erie North Shore, Niagara Escarpment & Twenty Valley, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Prince Edward County, provides factoids about the appellations and includes in-the-know information about the emerging regions, where innovative vintners are pushing the boundaries of Ontario’s wine country. It also includes a directory of charming accommodations, world-class restaurants, popular events and the region’s …

Aruba, One Happy Island For Families

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ORANJESTAD, Aruba, April 14, 2014 /CNW/ – Sand castle building, shell hunting tours, art classes, Papiamento language classes and merengue dancing are just some of the many activities offered at Aruba’s resorts and hotels – most of which boast special kids’ programs, deals and all-day camps. Resort fun is just the beginning, as families seeking something more than a traditional Caribbean experience will discover countless kid-friendly attractions and activities throughout the One happy island. Miles of pristine, white-sand beaches along the south-western coast beckon families to try Aruba’s many signature land and sea activities. Thanks to highly favorable wind and water conditions and year-round 28-degree weather, Aruba is the windsurfing capital of the world. Avid windsurfers of all ages and levels slice the water as kiteboarders glide through the trade winds on Hadicurari Beach, known as Fisherman’s Huts. Offshore beneath the glittering waves, snorkelers and divers marvel at living reefs, coral, colorful marine life and some of the largest shipwrecks in the Caribbean— including the famous Antilla. Athletic families who prefer to keep their toes in the sand can take a shot at the island’s …

Air Canada Now Offers Wi-Fi Connectivity On-board Flights Across North America

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Air Canada plans to begin rolling out connectivity across its North American fleet in May under an agreement with Gogo®. The agreement will also provide for future type-testing of Gogo satellite solutions for Wi-Fi on international flights. “Air Canada continually seeks to enhance the travel experience and that is why we are pleased to be the first airline in Canada to offer in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity to customers flying over continental North America. In today’s connected world, our customers want to access email, mobile device applications and the internet wherever they are, both to increase their work productivity and expand their leisure options. The introduction of Wi-Fi across our narrow-body North American fleet will be another welcome amenity for customers, who already enjoy the award-winning service of North America’s Best Airline,” said Benjamin Smith, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. Air Canada presently has two Wi-Fi-equipped Airbus 319 aircraft operating in Canada and the U.S. and, subject to a final agreement with Gogo, plans to begin outfitting its remaining Airbus A319, A320 and A321 and Embraer 190 fleet types, as well as its Air Canada Express CRJ-705 …

Blue Haven Resort and Marina, Turks and Caicos’ Announces Special ‘Suite Family’ Deal

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PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos, March 6, 2014 /CNW/ – Blue Haven Resort and Marina, celebrated its grand opening in December 2013, and has quickly become the premier adventure resort in Turks and Caicos Islands. The waterfront resort is located just minutes away by boat from the world’s third largest barrier reef. It also boasts its own marina. Guests of Blue Haven Resort can pursue an endless array of water adventures from the resort’s doorstep. Beginning now through April 26, 2014, the resort is offering a special Suite Family Adventure package. This travel special extends a 30 percent discount on all one-, two- and three-bedroom suites. The starting rates for suites with the discount applied are from $455 per night exclusive of tax / service charges. The suites range in size from 1,250 to 2,650 square feet and are equipped with full kitchens. These facilities are ideally suited to families who wish to have the option of cooking in or self-catering through the on-site Market.