WESTJET GOES SHOPPING WestJet's Board of Directors has approved the purchase of four additional Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. The 737 aircraft are scheduled for 2007 delivery. WestJet also announced the exercise of purchase rights for an additional three 737 Next-Generation aircraft in 2008. "We are excited at the future growth that these options provide WestJet with in 2007 and 2008," said Clive Beddoe, WestJet's President and CEO.

CLUB CARABELA BAVARO JOINS NOLITOURS PUNTA CANA LINE-UP Clients who book early save $60 per couple Nolitours has added the Club Carabela Bavaro Beach Resort & Club Carabela Bavaro Beach Resort & Casino Casino to their Punta Cana line-up this winter. The 4 star all-inclusive resort is set on the beach with easy access to the local shops, restaurants and bars of "El Cortecito". A one-week all-inclusive holiday at the Club Carabela Bavaro Beach Resort & Casino starts as low as $649 per person excluding taxes and fees from Toronto. Departures are also available from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec City. Clients who book by December 20, 2005 for travel December 21, 2005 to May 3, 2006 will save $60 per couple. [Full text]

SILVERSEA UNVEILS 11 ALASKA LUXURY VOYAGES FOR 2006 Highlights include specially tailored pre- and post-cruise land extensions and cruise savings of up to 40% Silver Shadow Silversea Cruises is offering 11 luxury Alaska cruises aboard its all-suite, 382-guest Silver Shadow, which Silversea describes as the only ultra-luxury cruise ship scheduled to call in Alaska in 2006. Voyages range from nine to 14 days. Clients can receive savings of up to 40 per cent per guest. "Designed to provide a truly exceptional travel experience, our Silver Shadow is the perfect option for the discerning world traveller who wants to be pampered in luxury and comfort while exploring Alaska's spectacular scenery," said David Morris, Silversea's senior vice president of sales for North America. [Full text]

DESTINATION SPA GROUP PUBLISHES TRAVEL GUIDE The 9th edition of Destination Spa Vacations is on newsstands now - upgraded website goes live in January 2006 Destination Spa Vacations, published by the Destination Spa Group, is a glossy, four-colour travel guide. With more than 70 pages, the publication offers a comprehensive two-page description of each member spa, including large colour photographs, a summary of the facility, amenities and accommodations, an explanation of services and activities, plus addresses, phone numbers, nearest airports and rates. [Full text]

GREAT FLORIDA BIRDING TRAIL NEARS COMPLETION Theme parks aren't the only attraction - conservation coup harnesses tourism to benefit delicate wildlands The 2000-mile Great Florida Birding Trail is nearing completion with the opening of the South Florida loop in 2006. More than 445 premier birdwatching sites throughout Florida were chosen based on their quality of experience and resilience, and compiled into trail guides representing four geographic regions. East Florida debuted in 2000, followed by West Florida, and Panhandle; the South and final section will be unveiled on January 14, 2006, at a dedication celebration at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples. [Full text]

GIVE THE GIFT OF CRUISE CUISINE The chefs aboard Princess Cruises cook for more than 30,000 passengers per day, so who better to tap for tempting, time-honoured recipes and helpful culinary techniques? Princess' popular cookbook, Courses, A Culinary Journey, a collective work of recipes from 20 of its chefs-at-sea, has sold more than 100,000 copies on board its ships and is now available online for the first time at Amazon.com. This 224-page coffee-table cookbook could be the ideal gift for the kitchen apprentice, consummate chef or world traveller with a taste for culinary adventure. [Full text]

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