Zoom Airlines - OUT OF BUSINESS

Zoom Airlines has suspended operations with effect from 19:00 hours (GMT) on Thursday 28 August 2008. Both Zoom Airlines Inc and Zoom Airlines Ltd, the Canadian and UK airlines, have started administration proceedings in their home countries.

All Zoom flights have been cancelled and aircraft grounded.

For customers who have future travel plans involving a Zoom flight for which reservations and payment have been made, you should refer to your credit or debit card company to apply for a refund.

Unprecedented increase in the price of aviation fuel and the economic climate were the reasons for this sudden closure.

Banff Snowmobile Tours

You may think it is too early for us to post information about 2008-2009 Banff snowmobile tours while we are still experiencing temperatures in the mid-30s (in the 90s in Fahrenheit!), but we just wanted to let you know about our snowmobile tours out of Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise for this upcoming 2008-2009 winter season.

Banff snowmobile tours are a great way to experience the great Canadian Outdoors in the winter time!

This year, there are even more snowmobile tours for you to choose from, from full day family tours to high powered adrenaline tours, you will not be disappointed! There is no wonder that snowmobile tours in the winter months are one of our top most popular tours booked.

In addition to the regular day snowmobile tours, there are also overnight ski and snowmobile packages as well as two-day snowmobile accommodation packages.

Snowmobiling does book up especially over the holiday periods, so pre-booking is definately recommended to avoid disappointment.

Combine any snowmobile tour with a ski package put together by us and receive 10% OFF when pre-booked before November 15 2008.  This offer CAN be combined with any of the many ski specials we currently have!

KIDS SKI AND FLY FREE - EXTENDED TO AUGUST 31

The Zoom Airline's "KIDS FLY FREE" promotion has been extended to August 31 2008. Details on this promotion had been posted earlier on this blog.

Just enter "Children2008" under the promotions tab to receive this saving. If you have any problems with this promotion, please post here!

Highway 99 | Sea-to-Sky| OPEN

For those of you wishing to travel to Whistler from Vancouver on the Sea-to-Sky, there is finally good news about the rock slide which has blocked the road for some days.

The Sea-to Sky, Highway 99, re-opened at 11 pm last night, Saturday August 2nd 2008. Please expect delays due to extremely high traffic volumes and continued clearing efforts.

More detailed information on this event can be found at cbc.ca

Black Bear, Brown Cub Photo

This photo was taken a few days ago on the Bow Valley Parkway 1A just outside of Banff. It is a black bear, and the cub is also a black bear, just with a brown coloration. Black bears can be brown and brown bears are also called Grizzly Bears. Confused?

Let us organise your Banff wildlife safari and all this will be explained!

KIDS SKI AND FLY FREE*

Pay Only the Fees and Taxes for Children Under 18 on all Zoom Routes!

BOOK BY July 31st 2008 and Save!

Visit www.flyzoom.com and enter the promotion code: Children2008

*Terms & Conditions: Children ski free at select ski resorts - conditions apply. Please visit ski specials for details. Specials and promotions subject to change at anytime. Flight Terms and Conditions: Limited availability. Taxes, fees & charges apply. Valid on all routes when booked before 31 July 2008. Must be a round trip flight. Minimum of 2 Adults paying full fare per booking. Maximum of 2 children per discount per booking. Child is subject to the discount in the seating class selected by the accompanying adults. Child must be 17 years old or younger as of return flight date.

Reference Page - Travel Resources

The tour operator rocky-peak Ski Holidays has a travel resource reference page which has numerous external travel resources and directories to help you plan your getaway. Some of these links include official government sites for unbiased descriptions and reviews.

If you require more information, or you would like to recommend a travel resource to be listed, please contact rocky-peak Ski Holidays.

Fernie Alpine Resort - Summer 2008

Fernie Alpine Resort opens for Summer June 28th 2008!!

What are you doing this summer? Time to head to Fernie Alpine Resort for your next mountain bike adventure!

Contact rocky-peak Ski Holidays for booking and details.

Take a Kid to the Course Week

To celebrate National “Take a Kid to the Course Week”, Wintergreen and Trickle Creek Golf Resort are offering a special opportunity for parents and kids to participate!

Wintergreen “Take a Kid to the Course Week”

Wintergreen is offering a special opportunity for parents and kids to participate!

What:
Kids play free at Wintergreen when accompanied by a paying adult. Special parents rate of $45.00 in effect. Free “Tips from the Pro” prior to tee off – learn about lesson programs, get equipment advice, etiquette tips, rule questions.

Caddy Shack F&B special prior to tee off – hot dog, chips, juice box for $5.00. Chance to win prizes in online draw.

Dates:
Monday, July 7
Friday, July 11

Tee Times:
Starting at 5:00pm through to 7:00pm on each of the two days.

Visit www.wintergreengolf.com for more info.

Trickle Creek Golf Resort “Take a Kid to the Course Week”

Dates:
July 7 - 11 which is Monday to Friday anytime.

Rate:
$59.95 for an accompanied adult and the Junior is free.

Additional offer:
Juniors receive 50% off food*

Visit www.tricklecreek.com for more info.

*Some restrictions may apply

Source: Resorts of the Canadian Rockies