Top Trumps

TRUMP International Hotel Washington, D.C. and Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver have been designated as Forbes Five-Star Hotels. It is unusual for two new hotels to achieve this prestigious recognition just after their first year of operation.

The Hotel Group is honored that these latest properties join the portfolio’s other Forbes Five-Star Hotels — Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago; Trump International Hotel & Tower New York and Trump International Hotel Waikiki.

Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on luxury travel, sends anonymous professional inspectors around the world to assess hotels, restaurants and spas against up to 800 objective standards focused on service and facilities.

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Whales & Gardens Tours in British Columbia

BRITISH Columbia’s largest and most trusted whale watching company Prince of Whales Whale Watching, is excited to welcome guests aboard the Salish Sea Dream — a sleek new state-of-the-art, eco-friendly $3.5 million catamaran that will provide a new experience for tourists and locals on the “Ultimate Day Tour.” 

The custom-built 78-foot catamaran will depart Vancouver each morning, taking guests on a whale-watching tour en route to the B.C. Capital. In Victoria, there will be many options for sightseeing around the city before travelling by shuttle to the world-famous Butchart Gardens. From the Gardens, guests will take a breathtaking sunset cruise back to downtown Vancouver. The vessel can carry 95 passengers and everyone will have a great view as each person will have a seat inside the cabin and on the deck. Combining two of Victoria’s “must do” activities, the Salish Sea Dream will offer whale-watching excursions each afternoon from the Inner Harbour and stopping for a visit to the Butchart Gardens as part of the “Whales and Gardens” packages. 

“It’s a fantastic trip and it really offers something different,” says Prince of Whales Whale Watching owner Alan McGillivray. “We live in such an amazing part of the world and this gives people a front-row seat to see and learn more about the animals that live in and travel through our waters.” 

Marine naturalists and experienced crew will be on board and offer informative talks about marine mammals, birds and other wildlife, as well as the ecosystem and key points of interest. It will be an entertaining and educational trip with a focus on conservation.


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In the air . . .

AIR Canada announced on November 9 it is further boosting international flights at its Vancouver hub next summer with daily seasonal flights from YVR to Frankfurt, and three times weekly seasonal flights from YVR to London Gatwick. Flights begin June 1, 2017 and June 8, 2017 respectively, and tickets are now available for purchase.

"Air Canada continues to strategically increase its European flights at YVR with seasonal daily flights to Frankfurt next summer and three times weekly flights to London Gatwick," said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada President, Passenger Airlines.

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Up in the air . . .

KLM and Aer Lingus are to launch direct daily flights between Dublin and Amsterdam.

CANADIAN airline Air Transat will increase the number of flights from the UK to Toronto next winter by offering a daily service from November to April. London Gatwick to Vancouver also gets a second weekly flight commencing in December.

LOW-COST Cyprus airline Cobalt – funded by local and Chinese investors – is preparing for its first take-off in July. The company’s CEO, Andrew Pyne, says he want to turn Larnaca Airport into a regional hub serving Europe and Middle East. The airline will start with five planes – for flights to Britain, Greece, and Ireland – with plans to have ten by the end of 2017.

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Up in the air …

#Win free Qantas flights to #Sydney – In honour of Heathrow's 70th anniversary, Qantas is offering 70 people the chance to win 'The Ultimate Trip': a five-night stay in Sydney, Australia, travelling from Heathrow on the award-winning Qantas A380. 

Qantas is celebrating a long-standing partnership with the airport that has played host to several memorable moments, such as the airline's launch of the world's longest non-commercial flight in 1989.  To commemorate, Qantas invites travellers to share their favourite Heathrow memory – from amusing anecdotes to heart-warming tales – to be in with a chance to win one of the 35 pairs of tickets available. Entrants can upload their story at stories.heathrow.com. 

Embarking on 'The Ultimate Trip' in May 2017, the lucky winners will have the opportunity to take in the sights of the iconic Australian city during their five-night stay in a central Sydney hotel, with a full itinerary to be revealed at Heathrow in January 2017 as part of Qantas' Australia Day celebrations. 

Go to www.stories.heathrow.com for details.

Free Upgrade on British Airways with any holiday to #Peru –Specialist tour operator Journey Latin America has announced a free upgrade to World Traveller Plus on British Airways with any holiday to Peru. All new holidays flying economy class on British Airways to and from Lima will be upgraded to British Airways' premium economy cabin, World Traveller Plus. 

The offer is exclusive to Journey Latin America and is valid on any holiday to Peru booked between June 16 and July 12, 2016.  All travel must be completed by May 24, 2017. (Excludes travel between July 20 and September 18.)  www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk

Dublin-Vancouver direct – Air #Canada Rouge has launched its inaugural flight to Dublin from Vancouver, marking the only non-stop service linking Vancouver and Ireland.

The route is operating three times weekly until October 8.

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Air Canada adds Dublin-Vancouver flights

AIR CANADA is expanding its #Vancouver hub with the addition of the only non-stop flights to Dublin, Ireland, next summer.

This new seasonal route follows the recent announcement of several enhancements at the airline’s Vancouver hub for 2016, including new trans-border services to Chicago, San Jose, and San Diego, double daily #flights to London Heathrow, and the only flights linking #Canada to Brisbane, Australia.

The Dublin-Vancouver flights will be operated three times weekly by Air Canada’s leisure airline, Air Canada rouge.

‘This route is a great, convenient option for Western Canadians travelling to visit the vibrant Emerald Isle,’ says said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada’s president. It will also be equally appealing for our customers from Ireland flying non-stop to visit and experience the spectacular attractions Vancouver and British Columbia offer.’

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Westjet to launch Canada services from Gatwick

LOW-COST carrier Westjet is to serve multiple destinations in #Canada with the launch of services from Gatwick next spring. The airline confirmed non-stop flights to six cities in Canada including the only direct connection between London and Winnipeg. The airline will also serve Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, and St John’s. 

As many as four flights a day have been scheduled across the new transatlantic network as the Canadian leisure carrier makes its debut in Gatwick.

Introductory fares from Canada lead in at C$249 (£122) one-way from Toronto to Gatwick with flights starting on May 6, 2016. UK fare levels have yet to be announced.  

The airline’s executive vice president, commercial, Bob Cummings, said: ‘Canadians have been paying far too much to fly to Europe for far too long and today, as we have throughout our history, we're going to fix that.

‘With the addition of our 767 aircraft, we will now bring our low fares and fun, friendly, people-driven service to England, where we know many Canadians have relatives. This new service will also help to connect family and friends on both sides of the Atlantic.’

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More flights to Canada

AIR TRANSAT has launched its summer 2015 flight schedule with more services to Canada from the UK. 

The airline will offer flights from Gatwick to Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax, and Edmonton next summer. Services will also operate from Manchester and Glasgow to Vancouver and Calgary.

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