Rocky Mountaineer
Canada’s 150th celebrations made 2017 an attractive year for overseas travellers with free admission to national parks and historic sites and ongoing community celebrations.
In June alone, Canada saw an eight per cent overall increase in international arrivals, a total of 2,583,823 visitors, as reported by Destination Canada. In addition, the country is on par to see a 5.3 per cent increase in U.S. visitors over the year.
Canadians who have avoided travelling among the steady influx of tourists over 2017 can use Rocky Mountaineer’s 2018 Peaks and Perks offer to reconnect to Canada without the crowds.
And that means Canadians deterred from backyard travel can reclaim local vacation spots with up to $800 per couple in added value credit on certain 2018 packages. The offer can be applied toward add-ons including more Rocky Mountaineer routes, extra hotel nights, activities and tours, car rentals or an Alaskan cruise.
Guests booking qualifying packages of eight days or more in GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service will receive $400 per adult and those booking packages of five to seven days will receive $250 per adult. For more information, contact the Rocky Mountaineer directly at 1-877-460-3200 or online at rockymountaineer.com.
Emirates launches redesigned onboard lounge
Emirates is celebrating the delivery of its 100th A380 with a new design for its onboard lounge inspired by private yacht cabins with seating areas that include a table and window view. The lounge will now feature an airier look and feel with light champagne colours used in the cabin and lounge seating areas, accented by a glossy dark wood trim.
Additionally, the updated lounge offers more space with a new seating arrangement along the windows on both sides of the bar. The lounge can comfortably accommodate up to 26 passengers at a time, including eight seated. Sound-proof curtains are also new and will separate the lounge area from the other cabins. Soft ambient lighting, new window blinds with integrated LED mood lighting and subwoofers for surround sound complete the update.
The Emirates A380 is also known for its first class private suites and shower spas.
