For the forthcoming travel season, Toronto is giving MICE groups additional reasons to plan a trip to the city. Strengthening its infrastructure further, the city will introduce its visitors to exciting additions at existing attractions along with new hotels and restaurants to suit everyone’s taste buds! Lets have a look at some of the additions, which MICE groups will have with plenty of new options to explore and revel in: Union Pearson Express (UP Express) will launch in spring 2015 by Metrolinx. On board, guests are offered an array of amenities including WiFi, power outlets for laptops, luggage racks, flight information and infotainment screens. The station’s conveniently located close to Toronto’s many downtown hotels, tourist attractions and business centres. Ripley’s Aquar
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Trafalgar, the world’s leading guided holiday operator has some suggestions for gift-giving this Christmas. In particular, consider giving the gift of travel, an experience gift where the bonus perk is that the gift giver can choose to enjoy the gift together with their recipient. As the holiday season approaches, celebrate the festive season with loved ones and choose a special travel gift with unique experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. Buying a travel trip as a gift is much more meaningful than choosing a gift at the shops. Most importantly, there is no expiry date on the warranty period of benefits, as the travel experiences will last a lifetime. Besides shared memories together, when visiting a new country, there is much to learn and discover and try new things. From
Read MoreThe world’s leading youth travel company for 18 to 35's goes big in Europe with 16 New Trips. No two travellers are the same. That’s why Contiki’s new Europe 2015 brochure offers something for everyone, with eight new trip styles that cater to the different experiences young people want to have on holiday. The original youth travel brand’s 2015 lineup also includes 16 brand new trips, with Morocco and Portugal as exciting sunny new destinations. Just like back in ’62, the Contiki says its mission is the same: provide young explorers with more choice, more freedom and more destinations at a great price and with plenty of awesome included experiences. No longer will travellers choose their travel experience based on accommodation. Instead, you can choose the trip that works best for y
Read More“Happy Brussels” is the meeting point for people from all around Europe to celebrate the New Year! happy.brussels invites all to enter the New Year full of happiness! An easy package at the friendly price of 45 euros offers all the magical ingredients for a perfect NY-start at once: access to a wide range of exciting parties as well as “must see” tourist attractions, shopping discounts in trendy fashion stores, drinks offered in a selection of charming bars and tips for sightseeing surrounded by the Christmas lights. Everything needed for a warm welcome and truly tremendous stay! Happy New Year in Brussels! City Wonders happy.brussels grants access to “must-see” tourist attractions such as Atomium, Cinéma Galeries. Moreover, it offers day and night walks through the renowned Grand
Read MoreTalking about Gulf is not always talking about deserts, dunes, oil and camel! There is lot more to Gulf, especially country like Oman. Did you know that thousands of sea turtles migrate annually from the shores of the Arabian Gulf, the Red Sea and Somalia to lay their eggs on Oman’s shores? The best time in fact to witness this beautiful phenomenon is now. July - October is the peak time for turtle watching in Oman as approximately 30,000 turtles or more lay estimated 50,000 - 60,000 eggs each year in Oman. Oman has five of the world’s seven species of sea turtles: The Green Turtle, found on most Omani beaches & plentiful in Ras al Hadd, Ras al Jinz, Masirah Island & Daymaniyat Islands; the Loggerhead Turtle that nests on Masirah Island, the shores of Dhofar & Daymaniyat Isl
Read MoreRajasthan is all about an experience of Royalty and grandeur. There is another name added to this experience. Standing tall in the rich soil of innocence, sacrifice, valour and reverence called Auwa (a little village located just 2hrs drive from Jodhpur, Rajasthan), V Resorts - Fort Auwa, a luxury resort near Jodhpur, is located at a timeless treasure of history that has witnessed many forgotten tales of martyrdom. The fort and the village still carries the memories and relics of 1857 Sepoy Mutiny (first war of independence) that began from Auwa near Jodhpur in Rajasthan and the first Satyagraha movement in Asia started by the Chaarans (poet community of Marwar) in 1643. While in Auwa, live the time where kids still fly kites, women wear long ‘ghunghats’ and swing babies in cloth ‘palnas’,...
Read MoreActive Holiday brings Intrepid Travel’s adventure trips to India
Indian travellers are beginning to travel differently as many are no longer content to sightsee their way through numerous destinations in record speed. Evolved Indian travellers want to experience destinations in a deeper way and are embracing new travel styles including the outdoors. Although in nascent stages, outbound travel from India is set to slowly join the adventure travel revolution; that according to a study conducted by Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), has grown by 65% annually since 2009. In response to this movement, the Active Holiday Company - India’s first outbound adventure touring company, is pleased to announce its partnership with adventure travel giant Intrepid Travel. As a result of this partnership, Indian travellers seeking more from their holidays wil
Read MoreThe Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales has opened the first three of its spectacular new Hunter Lodges to guests. The luxury lodges provide the best of both worlds – a private home-from-home in the peace and tranquility of the South Wales countryside, yet with Celtic Manor’s five-star amenities and activities on their very doorstep. The Hunter Lodges command a stunning location within the resort’s 2,000-acre estate, enjoying glorious views of the Twenty Ten Ryder Cup golf course and the beautiful Usk Valley beyond. Sleeping up to eight people, the large, Scandinavian-style, log lodges all have four double or twin bedrooms, spacious dining and living areas, and fitted kitchens. For that extra touch of luxury, they also boast outdoor hot tubs and indoor saunas. All lodges are fully
Read MoreOne can play golf like a pro anywhere and anytime in Florida. The Sunshine State has 1,000-plus courses – more than any other state. Add world-renowned restaurants and top-rated hotels and spas that are often adjoining or nearby and, yes, Florida is a golfer’s paradise. South Florida The birthplace of Florida golf is the Breakers Ocean Course. Henry Flagler, railroad tycoon and the “Father of Florida Tourism,” opened the Breakers hotel in 1896. More than 100 years later, Palm Beach stills calls itself Florida’s Golf Capital. From that first 9-hole course, Palm Beach County’s golf menu has expanded to 160 public and private courses. The Tom Fazio-designed Emerald Dunes is one of Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play.” After a round, relax at The Spa at The Breakers, a sea
Read MorePlan a vacation to the Sun City of Rajasthan- Jodhpur, as you live it up this season in true royal style at the city’s Ranbanka Palace, Heritage Hotel. As the season of festivities continues in Rajasthan, get geared up to plan a trip with friends and family as a host of celebrations awaits you this spring. The month of revelries kick-starts in the city with a mix of Rajasthani folk music and the Spanish Flamenco at the Flamenco & Gypsy Festival to be held between March 13-15. The festival provides an opportunity for musicians from different gypsy traditions to collaborate, learn and create music. It highlights the rich heritage of Rajasthan and the importance of keeping folk music alive, as well as presenting a more contemporary view of desert music and dance. Close on the heels
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