Remembering the past

THE Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust today announced plans to present the most comprehensive Holocaust exhibition about Auschwitz ever exhibited in North America. Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. is produced in partnership with the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland and the international exhibition firm Musealia. The groundbreaking exhibition will open in New York City on May 8, 2019 and run through January 3, 2020.

The exhibition's opening on May 8 marks the anniversary of VE Day or Victory in Europe Day, 1945, when the Allies celebrated Nazi Germany's surrender of its armed forces and the end of World War II.

One of the most visited exhibitions in Europe last year. The exhibition explores the dual identity of the camp as a physical location—the largest documented mass murder site in human history—and as a symbol of the borderless manifestation of hatred and human barbarity.

Featuring more than 700 original objects and 400 photographs, the New York presentation of the exhibition will allow visitors to experience artifacts from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum on view for the first time in the North America, including hundreds of personal items—such as suitcases, eyeglasses, and shoes—that belonged to survivors and victims of Auschwitz. 

Other artifacts include concrete posts that were part of the fence of the Auschwitz camp; fragments of an original barrack for prisoners from the Auschwitz III-Monowitz camp; a desk and other possessions of the first and the longest serving Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss; a gas mask used by the SS; Picasso's Lithograph of Prisoner; and an original German-made Model 2 freight wagon used for the deportation of Jews to the ghettos and extermination camps in occupied Poland.

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Up in the air . . .

ICELANDAIR has announced a second bank of flights, expanding their current network and creating more options for passengers traveling to and from North America and Europe.

The new bank of flights will be in addition to the current Icelandair flight schedule and begin May, 2019. 

Although the second connection bank will be smaller, additional flights will operate to major cities in Europe, including, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm, and Zurich. North America will see the second bank option in Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis, New York, Toronto and Washington, DC.


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Mammoth Mega Zipline

THRILL seekers will find extreme fun flying down the biggest vertical drop of any zip-lining experience in North America at Mammoth Mountain, California. Hit speeds up to 97 Km/has you plunge over 2,100 ft down Mammoth Mountain on two separate spans. 

Choose a Superman or seated-style harness before loading the gondola for a scenic ride up to the summit, where our safety experts will get you ready to soar. Zippers can descend side-by-side on parallel cables, gliding more than a mile back to the Adventure Center below.

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Go economy 'light' with Lufthansa

AS of summer 2018, Lufthansa Group passengers will be able to book a so-called Economy “Light” fare on routes to North America served by Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Austrian Airlines. 

As the basic rate, the new fare is the least expensive option for price-conscious passengers only travelling with carry-on luggage and who do not require any ticket flexibility. 

For an additional fee, passengers will be allowed to add one piece of luggage or request a seat reservation on an individual basis. Meals and drinks will continue to be served to passengers on board free of charge.

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The World's Largest Viking Ship announces U.S. East Coast tour

IN 2016, the #Draken successfully crossed the North Atlantic Ocean, recreating one of the most epic, mythical explorations of all time in the wake of the Viking Explorer, Leif Ericsson. Visiting numerous ports and encountering thousands of people along her Trans-Atlantic journey, the Draken Harald Hårfagre emerged as a pillar of culture, education, and enrichment, bringing the illustrious Viking age of exploration to life in today's modern age.

Following the overwhelming response and great show of interest and support from the public, the next leg of the Draken Harald Hårfagre North American tour will consist of 16 stopovers across the U.S. East Coast states of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia. The final tour schedule and all stopover ports are yet to be announced and will be made public in late-spring 2018.

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Blooming marvellous

SINCE 1953, Canada’s most colourful festival celebrates the tulip, Ottawa’s official flower and an international symbol friendship and peace, through art and culture. Paying tribute to veterans, and the WWII liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian troops, our millions of tulips set the stage for a celebration of authentic art, cultural, historic, culinary and family tulip experiences at various official venues. 

Uniquely Canadian and One of the largest events of its kind in the world the festival takes place May 11-21 with attractions throughout the city at Lansdowne Park, Dow’s Lake, Garden Promenade and the Byward Market. Bloomex will be providing tulips and other flowers for events leading up to and during the festival. As an added value, Bloomex will be adding a free festival pass to every Ottawa Capital Region order from May 1-20.

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Raffles Boston to open in 2021

ILLUSTRIOUS hospitality brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts, part of AccorHotels has announced the signing of definitive agreements to debut the first mixed-use Raffles property in North America.

Located in the heart of #Boston, Massachusetts, at the corner of Stuart Street and Trinity Place, Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences will be a welcoming oasis of refined elegance comprised of a distinctive hotel as well as exquisitely appointed residences and is scheduled to open in 2021.

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Up in the Air . . .

WOW AIR, Iceland's ultra-low-fare transatlantic airline, announces WOW premium, a new full-service ticket bundle that is perfect for the business or leisure traveler seeking a more inclusive travel experience.

The WOW premium ticket bundle includes: the WOW air BigSeat, featuring a wider seat with a foot rest and at least 37 inches of legroom; priority boarding and fast track security; an in-flight meal and drinks; two checked bags; one carry-on item; one personal item; and no change fee for rescheduling and cancellation protection.

As of spring 2018, the airline services 39 destinations across Europe and North America including Dublin, London, Paris, Berlin, and Copenhagen.

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The Epic Pass

THE Telluride Ski Resort will join the industry-leading Epic Pass in a long-term alliance beginning with 2018-19 winter season, bringing the total to 46 mountain resorts for #skiers and #snowboarders. Telluride has been rated the “#1 Ski Resort in North America” five of the last six years by readers of Condé Nast Traveller.

Colorado’s San Juan Mountains boast some of ski country’s most incredible terrain, and Telluride is its mecca, stashed amongst the highest concentration of 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks in North America. The breathtaking scenery is undeniably some of the most beautiful in the Rockies. 

Living up to its reputation for legendary terrain, Telluride has something for everyone. The Plunge, Revelation Bowl and Gold Hill offer plenty of steeps for experts. See Forever and Prospect Bowl provide ideal terrain for intermediates and the wide open, gentle slopes of The Sunshine Express and The Meadows start beginners off right while enjoying the endless scenery of the San Juans.

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Pop up in Manitoba

FOODIES scouring the globe for the ‘next big thing’ have found it in Canada’s central province of #Manitoba, with RAW:almond, taking place from 24 January to 13 February 2018. 

Manitoba’s capital city of Winnipeg, launched the concept in 2013 as the only #pop-up #restaurant of its kind in North America, where guests feast on multi-course meals, prepared by some of Canada’s finest chefs, served up in an elaborate tent perched on the fork of the frozen Assiniboine and Red rivers. The event grew wildly popular, with foodies flocking to experience this unique gastronomic adventure, and top chefs vying for a chance to showcase their edible works, created in the make-shift kitchen adjacent to the dining room. 

The 2018 RAW:almond features a large dining tent with seating for 30, where top chefs from Winnipeg, Canada and the US will take the helm in the kitchen for two nights each, with a weekend brunch also served.

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Resort in British Columbia to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Brand

SPIRIT Ridge sits on land that has been the home of the Osoyoos Indian Band for thousands of years. Rich in culture and historical relevance, the iconic resort’s design embraces the Okanagan First Nations people and celebrates their deep spiritual connection to natural surroundings. Nestled on the slopes of the South Okanagan Valley, the adobe style resort features all-suites and villas accommodations ranging in size from one to three bedrooms. All suites and villas feature fully equipped kitchens, outdoor private terraces and sweeping vistas of the surrounding vineyards, desert mountains and Osoyoos Lake.

In December 2017, Spirit Ridge at Nk’Mip Resort will join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, a global collection of unique and story-worthy stay experiences. Situated 250 miles east of Vancouver in Osoyoos, British Columbia, the luxury Spirit Ridge resort will be the first Canadian property affiliated with The Unbound Collection by Hyatt portfolio and sixth globally for the brand, which spans across North America, Latin America and Europe.

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Airport nursing suites now open at McCarran International Airport

McCARRAN International Airport in Nevada, the eighth-busiest airport in North America with more than 47.4 million passengers passing through in 2016, has opened three airport nursing suites offering an intimate and private space for traveling nursing mothers. 

The suites are accessible to all and can be locked from the inside via an indicator deadbolt. Created by Mamava, a company dedicated to transforming the culture of breastfeeding by making it easier for more women to achieve their breastfeeding goals, the Mamava suite is a self-contained, mobile pod with comfortable benches, a fold-down table, an electrical outlet for plugging in a breast pump, and a door that can be locked for privacy. The 4-foot by 8-foot pod is meant for individual use, but can fit more than one person, as well as mothers with babies and other children in tow. 

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Self-drive adventure in high demand

NORTH AMERICA is one of the most popular and in demand places in the world for a road trip. But with over 7.5 million KM* of road across the 2 countries – where do you even start? DriveAway recently quizzed over 4,500 Australian travellers on their individual travel preferences, to help recommend their ultimate North American road trip. Route 66 or LA to Vegas? Well the most popular ones might actually surprise you. 

DriveAway found that with along its impressive beaches, wineries and national parks in California, Los Angeles to San Francisco was the most popular drive across all traveller types. In particular it was most popular for those lone wolf travellers – great for some reflective soul searching along the stunning west coastline of the USA – with thirty-eight percent of lone wolf travellers landing on this drive.

The road trip most suited to families travelling was Miami to Orlando. With all the theme parks like Universal and Disney, it’s easy to see why this drive was so popular for families, with thirty-two percent of family travellers being recommended this road trip. On the other end of the scale we also had families who were most suited to driving a Canadian road trip – a much more relaxed and scenic type of holiday – differing from driving to the major city locations.

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On the runway . . .

AIR Canada has announced the strategic expansion of its international network from Vancouver with new services launching June 2018 to Paris and Zurich, and the start of year-round flights to Melbourne. All flights will be available for purchase starting September 6 at aircanada.com or through travel agents.

In addition, Air Canada is increasing its non-stop Delhi flights from Vancouver that resume October 14, with up to five times weekly service for the 2017/2018 season, and increasing its London-Heathrow service with twice-daily flights for summer 2018.

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Michigan for the world's largest . . .

#MICHIGAN is home to a number of unique and record-breaking attractions you won't find anywhere else. From the world's largest giant cherry pie pan to the world's largest Christmas store - you name it, the Great Lakes state has got it! 

World's Largest Haunted House - Erebus Haunted Attraction: Pontiac
Erebus, located in Pontiac, is a four story haunted house that was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records as the World’s Largest Walk-Through Haunted Attraction in 2005.

World’s Largest Christmas Store - Bronner's Christmas Wonderland: Frankenmuth. The world's largest Christmas store, Bronner's is bigger than one and a half football pitches in size featuring over 50,000 decorations & gifts.

World’s Largest Cherry Pie Pan: Traverse City - Near Traverse City, the cherry capital of the USA, at the Sara Lee Bakery Group, stands the World’s Largest Cherry Pie Pan. The pan was made to hold the World’s Largest Cherry Pie at the time (1987-1992). The huge pie weighed 28,350 pounds and was 17 feet, 6 inches in diameter.

World’s Largest Weather Vane: Montague - This functioning weathervane is 48 feet tall with an arrow 26 feet long. The towering figure of the White Lake lumber schooner “Ella Ellenwood” which sails atop the World’s Largest Weathervane was chosen because it best typifies the colourful but rugged history of the area.

World's Largest Horse & Buggy Livery - Mackinac Island Carriage Tours: Mackinac. Visitors to this beautiful island, a National Historic Landmark where cars are not allowed, can take a historic and scenic horse carriage tour through the island on the largest horse and buggy livery which seats seven.

World’s Longest Front Porch – Grand Hotel: Mackinac Island. - The 19th century Grand Hotel is an icon on Michigan’s Mackinac Island with a 660 foot front porch, making it the longest in the word.

World's largest Tyre model. - The Uniroyal tyre is the largest tyre model ever built, and was originally a Ferris wheel made for the 1964 New York World's Fair. It weighs nearly 12 tons and is 86 feet high and now stands in Allen Park, Detroit and can be seen on the way to Detroit Metro Airport.

To find out more about Michigan visit: www.michigan.org




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Kids Go Free in San Diego

FOR the 6th Year in a Row, Families Can Enjoy Special Deals at #SanDiego Hotels, Attractions, Restaurants, Arts and Culture Venues and More

During the entire month of October 2017, more than 100 San Diego hotels, restaurants, attractions, museums and transportation companies will offer families with children money-saving deals, so they can enjoy San Diego without emptying their wallets. “Kids Free San Diego” provides families an opportunity to save during budget-conscious times with a variety of unique “kids free” incentives, ranging from complimentary attraction admission to meals, welcome amenities at area hotels and much more.

Consistently rated one of the top family destinations in North America, San Diego is home to world-class family attractions, a rich arts and culture scene, delicious Cali-Baja cuisine and popular activities like whale watching, golfing, surfing and kayaking. In October, after the summer beach crowds diminish, visitors to San Diego can relish in the region’s sunny weather and warm temperatures and enjoy a number of fun-filled fall activities for the whole family. Below are highlights of the 6th annual “Kids Free San Diego” month.

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Up in the air . . .

PROUDLY celebrating the country's talent and achievement during a banner year for Canadian culture, Air #Canada presents the top 30 nominees for Canada's Best New Restaurants, in partnership with lead sponsor American Express. The highly anticipated longlist will be made public today on CanadasBestNewRestaurants.com.

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Canadian Golf Getaway

STAY at the iconic Windermere House and play at the Windermere Golf & Country Club in #Canada. 

Windermere House embodies the natural beauty of its surroundings and offers over 50 activities to keep guests entertained, with one being #golf. Windermere Golf & Country Club is a Muskoka gem and is located only steps away from Windermere House. 

This scenic 18 hole, par 72 course was established in 1919. It offers 14 ponds, tree-lined fairways, and 124 acres of spectacular views. Windermere House’s longstanding partnership with this classic course results in preferred rates and tee times for our guests.

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Fish for Lodges

FISHING vacation website fishlodges.com has been updated with a new search experience, allowing users of the site to filter fishing lodges and resorts in the North American Northwest by a wide array of attributes.

"Our search tool has been the defining feature of the site since day one" states "Chief Navigator" Eric Embacher. "Our mission is to help anglers find their ideal fishing lodge vacation with far more efficiency than using Google, and the power of this tool is key to that."

The Search tool allows users to filter the entire set of lodges by 20 of the 124 types of information collected for every fishing lodge. Filters include location, price, fish species and type of fishing, guided or unguided trips, trip duration, lodge rating and number of reviews, and more. Once lodges are filtered they can be compared "apples-to-apples" and then individual lodges inspected in detail.

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Golf and More in Oregon

#GOLF tour operators will get the chance to explore #Oregon when the 10th annual North America Golf Tourism Convention (NAC) heads to the central region of the Beaver State in 2018.

The event, organized by global golf tourism organization IAGTO, is being staged at Sunriver Resort, near the town of Bend in Central Oregon, from 24-27 June 2018. For state and regional tourism officials it will be a chance to showcase the incredible golf product of Central Oregon: more than 30 courses that, when combined with world-renowned Bandon Dunes on the coast, is set to make Oregon one of the most desirable locations for golf travelers.

“While many know Oregon because of the success of Bandon Dunes, there is much more to the Oregon golf experience – and Central Oregon is a story in itself,” said Teresa O’Neill, Travel Oregon Vice President, Global Sales.

Alana Hughson, CEO of the Central Oregon Visitors Association, added: “Three of the US Top 100 golf courses (Crosswater, Pronghorn and Tetherow) are located in Central Oregon and the PGA Champion's Tour was held at Sunriver's Crosswater from 2007-2010, but our destination offers much more than an award-winning golf experience.

“Bend-Sunriver is famous as an outdoor enthusiasts’ paradise, with world-renowned fly fishing, cycling, hiking and rock climbing, as well as Oregon's famous wineries and microbreweries.”

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