Canada
Iceland Express announces new flights to Winnipeg
Starting June 2010, Iceland Express will fly twice a week from Reykjavik’s Keflavik International Airport to Winnipeg International Airport, in Manitoba, Canada.
Eddie the Eagle to land in Canada once again
Eddie “the Eagle” Edwards is back in Canada for another shot at Olympic history. This time, he’ll stay grounded as he runs with the Olympic Flame in Winnipeg on 7 January 2010.
TrekAmerica launches new ‘Xtra Adventures’
TrekAmerica is launching two of its most adrenalin-filled tours for summer 2010.
There’s snow place like Ontario for the ultimate winter holiday
For those looking for the ultimate winter holiday with a wide variety of experiences that stretch beyond the ski slopes and require little or no experience, Ontario in Eastern Canada won’t disappoint.
Get on track this winter with the top 10 Nordic events in British Columbia
Lace up the ski boots and get on the trails as record setting snowfalls have created one of the best starts to the Nordic ski season in British Columbia in years! From loppets to dogsled races, this season’s Nordic event calendar is full of fun activities that the entire family can participate in and enjoy.
Now is the perfect time to visit Whistler and Vancouver
With 7 days still remaining this month, Whistler has already surpassed the record for November snowfall, as more than 430cm (172 inches) of white gold slammed the mountains by Thursday afternoon. The previous record, set in 2006, was 416cm (164 inches). So why not see the Host City and Host Mountain Resort before the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games?
24 hour skiing in snow sure Mont Tremblant
The province of Québec is home to one of North America’s top ski resorts - Mont Tremblant. The resort will kick off the 2009 season with early winter’s hottest event ‘The 24h of Tremblant’, which runs from December 11 to 15.
Quebec’s unique Ice Hotel celebrates 10th anniversary
North America’s only Ice Hotel celebrates its 10th anniversary this winter. Rebuilt every year, and made up of hundreds of tonnes of snow and ice, it provides an intriguing, unique and unforgettable experience.
Québec – The perfect ski destination for winter
The province of Québec has really put itself on the winter sports map in the last few years, with a wealth of new developments and very easy access - less than a 7 hour flight from the UK.
Marmot Basin reports best November conditions on record
Once in a while, the stars align and the heavens open up and you are in the right place at the right time. Right now those days are at Marmot Basin in the Canadian Rockies. The ski hill has received a stunning 60 centimeters, two feet, of powder over the past 48 hours and 85 centimeters in the last seven days and it is still snowing.
More choice for holidays in Canada and Alaska
Independent luxury tour operator, Prestige Holidays (prestigeholidays.co.uk) has launched its first brochure to Canada and Alaska featuring a diverse selection of holidays ranging from city breaks and self drive itineraries to wildlife tours, wilderness lodge stays and Alaska cruises.
A sparkling winter break in Canada
For a sparkling short break in the run-up to Christmas, head to Niagara Falls for the annual Winter Festival of Lights, courtesy of Canada specialist, Bon Voyage.
You haven’t skied until you’ve skied Canada
The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) and the Canadian Destination Ski Consortia (CDSC) will be kicking off their UK 2009/10 Ski and Board marketing campaign to highlight Canada’s exciting ski and board experiences this month.
The top 10 national parks worldwide
National parks offer breathtaking landscapes in remote places where travellers can view unspoiled nature in protected areas.
Jetsave’s ‘top 10 sights to see before you die!’
Once the realm of the intrepid traveller, many of the world’s must-see sights – like the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore and the Great Wall of China are now included in touring itineraries, making it easier to visit these global wonders.