Delicious Local Dining

So excited to announce that my favorite restaurant has finally opened their Market Café TUTTO located on Simcoe St in Oshawa. This lovely market café has wonderful food you can either dine in or take out. The home made deserts are to die for! Everything from salads, sandwiches, coffee, deserts and my FAVORITE the Antipasto! The owners of this establishment are also the owners of Fazio's Restaurant. If you are looking for great Italian food with a romantic setting and an amazing wine selection than try Fazio's you wont be disappointed. They really make every customer feel like you are a part of their family. Being a food a wine lover I highly recommend giving these two places a try! You wont be disappointed! I definitely give them a 10/10 and this comes with 13 years of dining experience at Fazio's.

Hawaiian Islands- 10 nights-2 Islands

2 Hawaiian Islands – 10 nights

Tranquil waters and breathtaking natural beauty will your soul feeling renewed, there is no place on earth like Hawaii – Travel dates April 24-May 04, 2014.

 

Land & Air package - $2260.00 per person

(Based on double occupancy – 2 sharing a room)

 

Island of Oahu (heart of Hawaii)

Staying at the New Otani Kaimana Beach resort 6 nights

Round trip transfers with Lei greeting to and from hotel

Car rental (optional but recommended)

 

Optional excursions-must see (Prices and info available on request)

Paradise cove Luau

WW II Pearl Harbor Tour

Polynesian Cultural Center

 

Island of maui (magic isle)

Staying at the Aston Papakae Resort 4 nights

Round trip transfers to and from the hotel

Car rental (Optional but recommended)

 

Optional excursions-must see (Prices and info available on request)

Molokini Sail and Snorkel

Maui Sunset Dinner cruise and Luau

Road to Hana (can be done as tour or independent)

Warren and Anabels

Eco-Photography tour Costa Rica

7nts Costa Rica

 

Day 1: Welcome to Costa Rica!!! You will be greeted by your English speaking Rep, They will assist you with your transfer to the hotel in the Rincon De La Vieja National Park area. Enjoy the first day at leisure. Acc: will be at either Borinquen Mountain Resort/ Hacienda Guachipelin or similar (B)

Day 2: Rincon de la Vieja National Park area: You may choose among one of the following tours!

 Mystery Waterfall Horseback riding Adventure: Enjoy a view of Guanacaste’s pacific coast pass by the hidden falls on your way to the magical Mystery falls. Ecological Hiking Paths: discover howler monkeys, rare species of birds, lizards and butterflies.Canopy Adventure: Soar above the jungle of Guanacaste. (B)

Day 3: Arenal Volcano Area:  Leisure day, transfers to the Volcano area and back to hotel where you can enjoy the facilities at the resort and kick back and relax. Acc:  Magic Mountain Hotel/ Los Lagos Hotel or Similar. (B)

Day 4:  Arenal Volcano Area: Early morning pick up to enjoy the Cano Negro full-day boat tour. Lunch included. Cano Negro Wildlife refuge is one of the most important wetland regions in Central America. You will be visiting the tiny town of Los Chiles, where you will board a boat for a trip down the Rio Frio. (B,L)

Day 5: Monteverde Area: Transfer to hotel via ground and boat. This service, half tour/ half transfer is the fastest most scenic way to travel between La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano area) and the Monteverde Area. Enjoy a day at leisure and hotel facilities. Acc:  El Establo Hotel or similar (B)

Day 6: North Pacific Coast: Morning departure back to North Pacific with stop en route for Corobici River Floating Tour. This tour is a great experience for the entire family.Acc: at Villas Playa Samara/ Barcelo Langosta or Similar in the Guanacaste area. (Breakfast + All inclusive plan at hotel)

Day 7: North Pacific Coast: Day at leisure. Enjoy the hotel facilities, relax on the beach, swim and enjoy the sun!                      

allinclusive Accommodation at hotel on day 6 & 7)

Day 8: After Breakfast depart for the airport for your trip home!

 

Islands Of Oahu and Maui

Fresh floral air, warm tranquil waters and breath taking natural beauty is all you need to renew your soul. The amazing diversity of these islands make Hawaii a number one choice for any type of vacation. Whether your a honeymooner looking for romance, an adventure seeker looking to try something new or a family looking for fun or lazy relaxation, Hawaii offers something for everyone.

On Oahu-Hawaii's timeless beauty blends with modern luxury. So many things to do on this Island. Rent a car and watch the surfers on the legendary North Shore, grab a surf board and try it yourself on the world famous Waikiki beach, visit the museum at Pearl Harbor or spend the day snorkeling and laying on the beach of Hanuama Bay the wonderful part of Oahu is you never have to see the same beach twice, rent a car and visit a different location every day. Keep your snorkeling gear handy because you can stop anywhere along the way and just jump in the ocean and enjoy. In the evening there many activities around the city from the Society Of Seven who pay tribute to the many famous musicians around the world or catch the Magic of Polynesia show or perhaps participate in a luau the fun never ends.

Maui- If you looking for something a little more relaxed Maui is a must see. Experience its natural wonders and heavenly beaches, Spend time strolling through the seaside streets of Lahaina. Experience the Arts and Culture, championship golf courses, World famous Kaanapali Beach and you cannot miss the chance to take a scenic drive to Hana, where you can stop and take a dip in Maui's numerous breathtaking waterfalls and lagoons.

Eat your way throught the Caribbean!

Every Island in the Caribbean has its share of great food. If your traveling to the Caribbean solely for a culinary experience you want a high concentration of restaurants in a short radius. Here are a few spots that are considered "foodie" destinations!

Port of Spain, Trinidad:  Food probably isn't the first thing you think of, but in one word the food here is exceptional. If your looking for the Caribbean's best street food and haute cuisine from around the world, Trinidad will be the culinary experience you never expected.

San Juan, Puerto Rico: With innovative chefs and OLD school eateries, Old San Juan produces some top notch restaurants. you cant go wrong eating your way through Puerto Rico no matter where you end up.

Kingston Jamaica: Most people travel to Jamaica to hang out at a resort in Montego Bay, but for those who are more adventurous check out a new generation of chefs in Kingston forging a new culinary identity for Jamaican cuisine. These up and coming chefs are taking traditional Jamaican cuisine into the 21st century with a new flare for some of your favorite Jamaican dishes.

Fort De France, Martinique: Authentic French cuisine infused with creole flavor gives this destination a culinary experience you wont find anywhere else not to forget mouth watering bakeries!

Willemstad, Curacao: With the walkability of this Island and its delicious cocktail of European and Caribbean cuisine this spot is perfect for walkable culinary exploration throughout the city.

Todays Travel News

Every week when I go to work I start my day off with catching up on the travel news around the world. The travel lists of top vacation destinations, best Restaurants in the world, weirdest festivals around the world and the strangest delicacies. This weeks list was The worlds top 10 most unfriendly cities, 13 Places to visit in 2013 and The worlds most Popular Cities. Lets see who made the lists!

Top 10 most Unfriendly Cities:
#10 Morocco,  #9 Atlantic City New Jersey, #8 Detroit Michigan, #7 New Haven Connecticut,
#6 Lome Togo, #5 Kuwait City, #4 Luanda Angola, #3 Oakland California, #2 Islamabad Pakistan and  #1- Newark New Jersey.

13 Places to visit in 2013
13: London England, #12 Antarctica, #11 Brooklyn NY, #10 Nashville Tennessee, #9 Philadelphia, #8 Mexico City, #7 Cartagena Columbia, #6 Marseille France, #4 Istanbul Turkey, #3 Qutar, #2 Seoul South Korea, #1 Shanghai China.

Worlds most popular Cities.
#10 Barcelona, #9 Hong Kong, #8 Kuala Lumpur, #7 Dubai, #6 Istanbul, #5 New York,
 #4 Singapore, #3 Paris, #2 London, #1 Bangkok

Riu Montego Bay is the place to be!

What a fabulous spot to visit! My vacation began the moment I went to the front desk to check in. The staff are very fun, friendly and helpful, they greet you with a Rum Punch where you add your own rum! Needless to say I started the day with a triple courtesy of my sister! Our room was ready immediately no waiting so we took our stuff to our home for the next week dropped it off and hit the beach!

Our first day there we got crazy rain  but it didn't stop the fun from rolling at the swim up bar where the whole hotel seemed to have gathered for drinks while listening to Bob Marley of course!...

The following day and everyday after that the sun was shining. The clouds would moved in later in the day around 5pm which was a nice break because that Jamaican sun is a hot one! You need at least a 60 SPF to keep from frying! Everything at the hotel was very central the pool was in the center and right at the beach! It was a short walk to anywhere you wanted to go at the resort. They had daily activities as well as nightly entertainment! They had a live tribute band to Bob Marley as well as a Michael Jackson tribute, there are many restaurant's and bars on the resort as well as a disco!

The food was fantastic, breakfast, lunch and dinner were perfect the buffet food was great! In your room you had a full stocked bar with Rum, Vodka, Gin and whiskey for those early drinkers because the bars didn't open till 10am..all the staff were fun, happy friendly people and  the resort targets all travellers, from couples to singles to families with small children.

The beach was nice the sand was soft and the ocean was warm! Lots of tours and excursions to do. I highly recommend the booze  and cruise to Dunn's River  Falls with the snorkelling ! There is also a shuttle you can take into town to the Blue Diamond Shopping center for all your gift's I highly recommend this hotel we had such an amazing time that I returned 4 days later for another fun filled week!! They were so happy to see that I returned so quickly that I was given an upgraded ocean front room with a huge verandah and Jacuzzi. The nice thing about Jamaica is you leave all your worries behind because in Jamaica Everything will be Irie!

Cruise Cuba & Jamaica 12 nights

Love to dance? Why not dance to Salsa and Reggae aboard the Cuba Cruise! Round Trip airfare from Toronto To Havana, 1 pre night cruise accommodation at the Occidental Miramar, then cruise to Santiago De Cuba, Montego Bay, Cienfuegos/Trinidad and Punta Frances-Isle of youth then back to Havana for 4 nights post cruise and relaxation at the Occidental Miramar or take an opportunity to explore Havana a city trapped in time. For pricing and information call Melanie.

Halloween in New Orleans

Looking for a ghoulishly good time this Halloween? There is no place better for frightening festivities than the lively city of New Orleans. Put on your costume and head to one of many Halloween parties around the City or get into the spirit by checking out one of the many haunted tours that are offered.  Enjoy a Sunday gospel brunch at the House of Blues or take in an evening of dinner and dancing at one of the many jazz and blues bar around the French quarter. It will be a Halloween to remember. For information and pricing give Melanie a call.

Singles vacation

Take advantage of a singles week in the Dominican Republic exclusive to singles. Spend a whole week at the Be Live Punta Cana and enjoy a nice relaxing week by yourself or grab a couple friends and head out to the beautiful white sand beaches of Bavaro. This all inclusive package is available from Sept 13- 20th ..If interested give Melanie a call.

Need a Summer Escape? Try Something New!!

Everyone loves the All-Inclusive beach holiday where you can just escape, relax lay on the beach and enjoy a Rum punch or two, but why not try something different? Add some fun and adventure to your holidays. You can even do a weekend getaway, or a long weekend retreat! Many options out there! If you like excitement and lots of Activity why not try something Like Atlantic City? its like a mini Vegas, with boardwalks, casinos, Nightclubs, restaurants and right on the Ocean. Lots of great shows to see and great festivals, definitely a trip out of the ordinary! Enjoy delicious meals and cold drinks on a patio, even take in a pool party or two that are offered at some of the hotels, or try your luck at the casino, think of the great shopping you can do with your winnings!! If this sounds like something you would enjoy doing give Melanie a call at Oshawa Travel 905-579-0297.

Cruise Royal Caribbean Splendour of the Seas: 
Sept. 20-27, 2014

Oshawa Travel launches a series of European 2014 group departures, sailing out Venice, Italy. This 7 day itinerary visits the following Greek Islands & port of calls.

- Kotor, Montenegro; Corfu, Piraeus (Athens), Mykonos and Argostoli

- Flight departures available from all Canadian gateways
- Pre and post cruise extensions available and can be customized as desired
- Inside, ocean view and balcony staterooms offered

More details & information contact Melanie at Oshawa Travel 

A GREAT HAPPY DAY for all Travel Agents Today, we are a unique brand of Trained Professionals who have the Travel know how that cannot be duplicated! Happy Travel Agent Day!

Do you have a passion to explore new places and experience new things...at Oshawa Travel we have been showing the world to youth/student or young travelers since 1958. We specialize in smaller more intimate group travel where travelers can meet & experience travel better.  We are located in the heart of Downtown Oshawa with close proximity to Oshawa University & College campuses. Meet with us in person by visiting 74 Simcoe St S, contact us by email escape@oshawatravel.ca or telephone (905)579 0297. Check out www.oshawatravel.ca for map location & directions or more details about Oshawa Travel.

With more than 500 monuments, landmarks and historic buildings, there's a lot to see along the Rome Marathon Course. But there's a whole lot more to discover in town for art-addicts. Introducing the Rome Marathon Art Card.

Thanks to an agreement with the Municipality of Rome, all runners will receive in the goodie bag a discount card which entitles holders to reduced fares in some of the city's best known and richest museums.

Plus, card holders enjoy an EUR 2.00 discount on the purchase of a Roma Pass ticket.

2013 Marathon Departures Announced - Travel Exclusives at Oshawa Travel - Rome, China Great Wall and Iceland

·         ROME, ITALY:  March 11-19, 2013  

·         GREAT WALL OF CHINA:  April 27-May 04, 2013 

·         REJAKVIK, ICELAND MARATHON: August 21-26, 2013

Marathon Packages are available from Toronto gateway, however they can be customized and packaged from any gateway in Canada and USA. Please inquire with one of our expert travel planners.

GREAT WALL OF CHINA 2013 MARATHON - NEW DATES ANNOUNCED APRIL 27-MAY 04, 2013

Travel with us at Oshawa Travel on a combination of touring the Great Wall and Beijing and also for those runner enthusiasts participating in the Great Wall annual run and competition.

There are a limited number of seats available on this incredible opportunity, we only have 20 spots allocated. Book soon to secure your spot.

Full details and itinerary available at http://www.oshawatravel.ca/marathonsMAIN.html

Successful Bridal show event this weekend! Tons of interest in Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Getaways to the Bahamas...it is our specialty, we create an easy travel process.

Contact us for more details.

http://www.oshawatravel.ca/contact_us.html

OSHAWA TRAVEL at the National Bridal Show: Sept. 08-09, 2012
VISIT US at the Bahamas Tourist Board Booth

Hot Weddings in the Islands of the Bahamas
September 08, 2012 12:30PM - 01:30PM

Join us on Saturday September 8 from 12:30 - 1:30pm for a special seminar reception that will take you on a tour of the many spectacular islands in the Bahamas to host your wedding and celebrate your honeymoon.

2013 GREAT WALL OF CHINA MARATHON - MAY 13–21, 2013

An opportunity of a lifetime, join and travel with us at Oshawa Travel on a combination of touring the Great Wall and Beijing and also for those runner enthusiasts participating in the Great Wall annual run and competition.

There are a limited number of seats available on this incredible opportunity, we only have 20 spots allocated. Book soon to secure your spot.

Full details and itinerary available at http://www.oshawatravel.ca/marathonsMAIN.html