Alaska and Canada – cruises with a difference
Canada – the alternative cruise destination Canada. A wonderful destination for spectacular scenery, impressive wildlife and bustling modern cities, but perhaps not an area that would immediately be linked with a luxury cruise. However, there are a wide range of Canada cruises to experience, which can match anything in the Caribbean for style and quality service. If you are a cruise veteran looking for something a little different or interested in a unique way to explore Canada, a cruise could be the ideal choice. Here, there and every bear Perhaps… Read more…
Top destinations for a Canada tour
Top Canada tour destinations Canada offers many exciting opportunities for exploration, with the vast and varied landscape offering many different tour destinations, each with their own unique benefits. In no particular order, here are five of our favourite ideas for Canada tours . The Rocky Mountains The Rocky Mountains are an area of great natural beauty, stretching across wide areas of Western Canada and attracting thousands of intrigued visitors every year. The Rocky Mountaineer train is one of the most popular choices for visiting the region, with journeys from Vancouver… Read more…
Polar Bear Viewing on Canada’s Hudson Bay
I am extremely fortunate to have visited Canada many times, but my recent trip to the frozen tundra of Churchill, Manitoba was a truly remarkable adventure. We flew into Manitoba’s capital city of Winnipeg which is by far the provinces largest, and home to 60 percent of its population. An important trading point since the 17th Century, the city is full of interesting architecture and fascinating history. After a short stay we took a charter flight up to the frontier town of Churchill, where the adventure really began. Known as… Read more…
1st Class Holidays win Best Canada Tour Operator 2012 award
We are proud to announce that we have been awarded with the Best Tour Operator prize at the British Annual Canada Travel Awards for the 10th time, an award voted for by travel agents across the UK. They have a number of tour operators to choose from, so to be voted top amongst some prestigious company makes the award extra special. Our Managing Director, Paul Ainsworth and National Sales Manager, Jonathan Whiteley attended the ceremony in Knightsbridge, London on 13th December 2012 where they were presented with the award by Rupert… Read more…