Canada Jetlines Begins Cancun Service; Discounts for Canadians in Scottsdale and a Posh, New Hawai’i Hotel

Canada Jetlines is making its first scheduled flight to Mexico today, flying from Toronto to Cancun.

“Canada Jetlines is very proud to operate our first scheduled flight between Canada and Mexico. Following the recent announcement of our first successful scheduled operation to Las Vegas, we are pleased to be flying this morning to Cancun,” said Canada Jetlines Chief Commercial Officer, Duncan Bureau.

“Canada Jetlines continues to expand on the strong relationships with the travel agency community, and tourism boards in both Canada and Mexico. We are looking forward to offering our world class product to those that are traveling between the province of Ontario and the state of Quintana Roo,” Bureau said.

He also said Jetlines is” looking forward to adding more markets and partners across North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.”

Canada Jetlines’ flights can be booked via www.Jetlines.com or you can contact your favourite travel agency.

Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale. PHOTO COURTESY EXPERIENCE SCOTTSDALE

LOONIE LOVE: DISCOUNTS FOR CANADIANS IN SCOTTSDALE

In the Sonoran Desert, where the weather is warm and the Canuck love is strong, Experience Scottsdale’s “Loonie Love” campaign is back after a four-year hiatus, and the deals are unbeatable.

Nearly 1 million Canadians visit Arizona every year and anyone who lives north of the U.S. border knows it’s not just the nearly perfect weather that pulls them to Scottsdale. The terrific discounts on the City’s world-class resorts and spas, championship golf, award-winning restaurants and endless outdoor adventure help stretch the Canadian dollar and add more bang to travelers’ bucks.

SAVE ON STAYS AND THINGS TO DO

• 4th Night Free at Hotel Valley Ho and Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale: It’s time to plan a mid-century modern retreat at Mountain Shadows or the iconic Hotel Valley Ho. Book three nights and receive the fourth night free at these top-notch resorts – because a weekend escape just isn’t long enough! (Valid through April 30, 2023). (Editor’s note: these are both FANTASTIC properties.)
• ADERO Scottsdale Resort Stay & Play Golf Package: Book a minimum two–night stay and receive a one-time $50 resort credit and four rounds of golf from your choice of SunRidge Canyon, Eagle Mountain, or Desert Canyon Golf Club. Package includes golf valet transportation to and from the courses. (Valid through June 30, 2023).
• Up to 20% off at The Scott Resort & Spa: Bask in the Arizona sun with up to 20% off the room rate at The Scott and receive the Denizen Card that offers specials at the hip, on-property bar and restaurant, The Canal Club. (Valid through Dec. 30, 2023).
• 25% off Epic Arizona Sightseeing Tours: Book a tour for two people – Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Sedona, Grand Canyon and more — departing Scottsdale daily, and receive a 25% discount off the total price. Be sure to mention “Sightseeing” to receive the discount. (Valid through June 30, 2023).
• BOGO Horseback Ride at MacDonald’s Ranch:Book a one-hour Sonoran Desert group horseback ride with another paying guest and the second guest will ride for free! (Valid through April 30, 2023).

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1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, the Brand’s Flagship Property, Is now open. Photo Courtesy 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

NEW LUXURY HOTEL/RESORT ON KAUAI’S NORTH SHORE

The former St. Regis Hotel/Resort on the north shore of Kaua’i has been totally remade into an even more glamorous 1 Hotels property.

1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announces the opening of 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, its flagship nature-and-wellness-focused island oasis overlooking a storied stretch of Kauai’s north shore. Guests seeking solace and serenity at this sustainable sanctuary can swim, snorkel, bike, paddle, kayak, soak up the sun and surf off a legendary beach where native Hawaiians lived in harmony with nature for generations and a laidback surf scene still thrives. The dramatic peaks of the Namolokama and Mamalahoa mountains loom over a verdant valley whose iconic waterfalls capture the breathtaking bounty and beauty of Hawaii’s famed “Garden Island.” “Hanalei Bay is the culmination of everything we’ve sought to achieve with the 1 Hotels brand,” said 1 Hotels’ Founder and Chairman Barry Sternlicht. “What makes the opening of this property such a special moment for me is that my family and I vacationed in the area for decades. When I first visited, I found the existing hotel not in keeping with its natural landscape. I had a vision of creating an extraordinary resort that would combine the magic of a lush native landscape with the region’s rich culture and history. We’ve brought that vision to life with a unique hospitality experience that pays tribute to these wonderful local traditions where nature is the CEO, where the building integrates with the boundless beauty of its surroundings, and all our guests can experience the wellness, soothing and healing properties of the extraordinary island of Kauai.” A room at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay. Kauai, Hawaii. Photo courtesy 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay BIOPHILIC DESIGN & INSPIRATION ‘If you can’t find it in nature, you won’t find it here’ is the biophilic design principle that inspired the resort’s $300 million imaginative transformation, in line with the brand mission to connect people, place and nature. Indigenous and endemic vines and plants weave through low-impact structures that blend softly and seamlessly into their surroundings, causing the hotel to virtually vanish into its cliffside site. The multi-year conservation plan replaced non-native and invasive species with wildlife-friendly vegetation including white hibiscus and nau, native to the Hawaiian Islands. Conscious conservation techniques naturally narrate the sacred story of the Polynesian people, restoring nearly a third of the site with native and adapted vegetation.  The lobby, reception, and open-air entranceway lead guests on a journey deep into Hawaiian history and mythology. Much of the original building was removed and replaced with streams and gardens. Reclaimed teak joists, puka lava stone walls and ceilings hand-woven from abacá, a natural leaf fiber harvested from a cousin of the banana tree, are locally sourced. The oasis’ 252 airy and nature-inspired rooms, including 51 suites, evoke a sense of sacred place and space with hand-woven floors fashioned from local black basalt, reclaimed teak and abaca furniture and traditional punai daybeds. Three spectacular spacious signature suites – the two-story Puu Poa Ocean Loft Suite, Napali House Suite and Makana Penthouse — serve stunning ocean and majestic mountain views from private terraces. Every interior detail lends texture framing panoramic vistas – visible through oversized openable windows – of the shimmering crescent-shaped bay.

The setting for the hotel is truly magnificent, with stunning ocean and mountain views. It’s easily one of the best hotel sites in Hawai’i, and I look forward to someday seeing what they’ve done.