B-Side Travel

Thinking about traveling to the Galapagos. Try out HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions). They're having a BOGO sale.

Save up to $4,000 per cabin on cruises to Antarctica, Iceland, Galápagos, and more! | HX Hurtigruten Expeditions US Grab our irresistible offer and explore the wonders of Antarctica, Alaska, Galápagos, Greenland and more!!

A women's only trip to Peru with female guides and companies. Sounds like a great plan!

This Indigenous-owned Tour Company in Peru Has Women-only Hiking Trips That Include Camping in Glass Domes, Cooking Classes, and a Visit to an Alpaca Farm Alpaca Expeditions is offering something special to travelers with its first-ever women-only Sacred Valley and Salkantay Tour to Machu Picchu.

Thinking about a cruise with Norwegian? Book before July 26th and receive free pre-paid gratuities along with all the other goodies that they have for their guests.

THE WEEKEND’S SPL ASHIEST BASH
You’ll never have to choose between pool day and beach day again — with the new Utopia of the Seas sailing to our award-winning private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. Have your splashiest weekend yet in seven different pools onboard and onshore, including the Caribbean’s largest freshwater pool, where spirited beats and frozen drinks go hand in hand. Six different beaches put powdery sands and turquoise waters at your feet, and weekday worries miles away. Bougie is bolder than ever in the first Overwater Cabanas in The Bahamas. And daredevils earn bragging rights daily on 17 thrill-inducing slides — from the longest, fastest dry slide at sea to the tallest waterslide in North America.

If you've never sailed with a luxury cruise line, such as Regent Seven Seas, now is the time. They are having an "up to 40% savings" sale for select voyages worldwide. If you usually sail with Princess, Celebrity, or another premium brand, let's compare the two and see if you are ready to be pampered!

One week after The WestJet Group confirmed that it will integrate its budget carrier Swoop into its mainline, the company is now taking steps to do the same thing to its newly-acquired brand, Sunwing Airlines.

PAX has obtained a screenshot of an internal memo that was sent to Sunwing employees on June 14 stating that Sunwing Airlines will, indeed, be absorbed into WestJet in a similar fashion to Swoop.
“This is a long-term move that will unlock greater scale and growth opportunities for our people, and specifically for our airline employees within the Group,” the memo reads.

While an exact timeline for the Sunwing integration was not shared, the process is “expected to take up to a couple of years,” the communication says.

According to information that was shared with employees at a company town hall on Thursday (June 15) – presentation slides that PAX has obtained – the vision is to create a one-team, one-jet AOC (air operating certificate) airline that combines the WestJet, WestJet Encore, Swoop, and Sunwing brands.

The strategy is being driven by WestJet identifying four customer types – business people, private travelers, sun-seekers, and savvy travelers – and developing a future product that operates as a one-brand WestJet.

Here's a letter from Sunwing about the delays and cancelations over Christmas. In case you are worried about something bigger going on.

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Annual Appreciation Event December 28, 2022 @ 2 pm - 4 pm : We would like to invite you and your family, friends, and grandkids to join us for our annual appreciation event. We are pleased to present a private viewing of t...

National Geographic's top destinations for 2023. Take a look.

National Geographic reveals its top destinations for 2023 National Geographic has released its latest Best of the World list with 25 must-see destinations for 2023 from Alberta, Canada, to Busan, South Korea.

Ipanema Beach in Rio. Still a bossa nova classic.

When I think of what I am thankful for, I think of you! Have a wonderful day.

Work to play… am I right?

And Ketchikan! Lumberjack contest and Creek Street.

Cruising in Glacier Bay.

Skagway, Alaska

Is that a Holland America blanket or am I repping the Edmonton Oilers? Maybe both?

Juneau, Alaska

The fun continues...
The wait is finally over, and crusing is back! I'll be setting sail with tomorrow, and I'd love for you to follow along on my adventure. Be sure to watch my page, as I'll be sharing my experience from both on board and the ports we visit. Get ready to explore with me!

Kalso Island, one of the 18 major Faroe Islands in Denmark, offers unfathomable beauty and is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets.

Collette Vacations is having an amazing sale this month. You have to book by July 18th for travel between September 2022 to April 2023. Think Christmas Markets river cruise in Europe, the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Square in NYC, and even Africa or Egypt!

Bright and cheery. It’s the Newfoundland way :)

Overview of Grace Bay, Turks, and Caicos. White sands, emerald seas, and a spot for you?

Have a wonderful day everyone!

I know... I'm posting twice today but this is really interesting. It may restore some faith in WestJet/WestJet Vacations.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-westjet-flights-western-canada-new-boeing-airplanes/