» Canada Launches Social Media Trip Planner
28/01/12 01:39 from Jetsettersblog
No one knows a country better than a local. Travellers to Canada can now access real local knowledge and tips via social media with the new Explore Canada Like a Local online travel tool. Social media has given everyone a voice for honest,..
» Canada’s VIA Rail Discounts Up to 50 Percent
26/01/12 01:07 from Jetsettersblog
VIA Rail is offering discounted packages of up to 50 percent off. The package allows for travel anywhere in Canada on VIA Rail’s network in any of their quality service classes. Those who book a train trip between eastern and western Canad..
» Holland America to Sail 27 Cruises to Canada, New England
13/01/12 23:41 from Jetsettersblog
Holland America Line will offer 27 cruises on three ships — the Maasdam, the Eurodam and the Veendam — to Canada and New England this year. Scheduled from May through October, the itineraries range from seven to 15 days and als..
» Rocky Mountaineer Stay and Play Program
12/01/12 23:12 from Jetsettersblog
The Rocky Mountaineer’s Stay and Play offer allows guests who book a rail vacation of six nights or more from now until March 31 to extend their stay in Vancouver with a free additional hotel night and a complimentary day trip adventure on..
» Tailor Made Travel Independent Holidays To Canada And Alaska
01/01/12 23:36 from Jetsettersblog
Tailor Made Travel (0845 456 8050, www.tailor-made.co.uk), the upmarket specialist operator, has unveiled its programme of holidays to Canada and Alaska for 2012 covering British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes, Yukon and..
» VIA Rail Dialogue with Consumers on Facebook
15/12/11 01:07 from Jetsettersblog
Beginning this month, VIA Rail has kicked off a new campaign, “Ask VIA,” which will be the consumer’s opportunity to ask a question about any of VIA Rail’s ongoing or future projects. The main themes for these questions will be projects co..
» U.S., Canada to Speed Border Crossings
12/12/11 23:35 from Jetsettersblog
The United States and Canada have agreed on new processes to speed the border process for Canadian travelers visiting the United States while enhancing security. Cross-tourism business between the two nations generates nearly $16 billion i..
» VIA Rail Advantages for Business Travel
08/12/11 23:42 from Jetsettersblog
While Amtrak tries to convince Americans that trains work well for leisure travel, VIA Rail Canada is reaching out to business travelers. Canadians see trains as vacation vehicles and U.S. citizens tend to see rail more for business travel..
» Canadian Rockies Winter Hot Spots
06/12/11 00:19 from Jetsettersblog
Canadian Rockies Winter Hot Spots Steam rises toward the Canadian Rockies mountain peaks as I slip into Banff National Park\'s historic hot springs. I wear nothing more than a bathing suit and a smile, even though it is winter and the air\'s..
» Transforming Passenger Rail in Canada
27/11/11 20:24 from Jetsettersblog
The transformation started in 2007, when the Government of Canada announced a five-year, $516 million investment to strengthen passenger rail services. Another $407 million was added in 2009 through Canada\'s Economic Action Plan, the Gover..