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Bermuda when you’re hungry
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Value
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2010
hoTels, resTauranTs, fesTivals and more!
Reader-picked travel experiences
worth the money in Canada, the
U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean
Find more
travel ideas at
upmagazine.com
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JULY 2010
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the 2010 vAlue AWArds
récomPeNses vAleur 2010
our readers have spoken about the best travel experiences for
the money. so read up before you land to get the best bang
for your buck in your favourite WestJet destinations.
Nos lecteurs ont rendu leur verdict sur les meilleures valeurs
de voyage. Consultez-les avant d’atterrir afin d’en avoir le plus
pour votre argent dans vos destinations préférées de WestJet.
12 edItor’s Note
You and value
16 Welcome AboArd
the WestJet crew shares the latest company news and deals.
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lIttle dreAms, hIGh hoPes
PetIts rÊves, GrANds esPoIrs
WestJet has always made giving back a core part of its business,
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imagination like no other. Kids inspire the darndest things.
Le don a toujours été au cœur même de l’activité de WestJet,
mais WestJet tient aux enfants frappe l’imagination de la société
comme aucun autre programme ne l’a fait. Les enfants nous
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the canuck expat and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse actor dishes
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Candice Walsh helps
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Haligonian (yep,
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EDITOR'S NOTE
Celeb
You and Value
I can’T say I’ve sampled all of the restaurants, attractions, festivals and other travel
experiences voted “best values” by thousands
of our readers in our third annual Value
awards issue. What I can say definitively is
that based on the ones I have, it is clear that
our readers appreciate the true essence of
a great deal—that the cheapest option isn’t
always the best choice when it comes to money well spent in
a WestJet destination.
Take Mama’s Fish House, tucked on Maui’s north shore and
the top-voted restaurant in the U.s. by our readers. Entrées start
at about Us$40 and bounce from there, but guests dine a conch
shell’s throw from a palm-ensconced private beach with views
of the infinite Pacific beyond, and where each locally caught fish
served includes the name of the Hawaiian who caught it. Impeccable service and a drink list that belies the restaurant’s isolated
location round out what our readers declared the best way to
spend your money on a meal in the U.s.
Our Value awards package is full of equally unforgettable
crowd-sourced gems that have enhanced our readers’ vacations
and business trips for years. as such, we’ve highlighted repeat
winners in each of our categories, organized by region starting
on pg. 35 and spanning the WestJet destination network, from
canada and the U.s., to Mexico and the caribbean.
Enjoy this very special issue created and inspired by the
million-plus WestJet guests who turn to up! magazine every
month for local secrets and new takes on well-trodden routes in
their favourite destinations. Better yet, go to valueawards.ca
to share experiences, attractions and hotspots from your travels
that offer great value. your fellow WestJet guests will appreciate it, and you can win one of three sweet prizes from WestJet
Vacations. This year’s grand prize winners include Matt Murdoch who won an all-expenses paid stay at the Bellagio in Las
Vegas, while sharon Howe will enjoy the sun in the Gran Bahia
Principe resort in Jamaica.
congratulations to them, and best of luck to you next year.
Happy trails.
Editor Tom Gierasimczuk
WestJet Editor Shelagh McMullan,
Jackie Flegel (on leave)
Managing Editor Adam Trinh
Web Editor Rhett Soveran
Assistant Editor Allison LeBlanc
Copy Editor Alex Frazer-Harrison
Contributing Editors Chris Koentges,
Eric Rumble
Editorial Intern Jenelle DaSilva-Rupchand
Web Intern Georges Perrin
Publisher Gary Davies
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Art Director Venessa Brewer
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CONTRIBUTORS
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2010 vAlue AWArds coNtest WINNers
Award-winning travel writer Mark Stevens (“Value
Awards 2010,” pg. 35) lives near Toronto. He specializes in adventure and historical travel and his work
has appeared in The Washington Post and Cottage
Life. A travel experience well worth the money?
“Anything that opens your mind and takes
you out of your comfort zone.”
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Véronique da Silva is a portrait and lifestyle photographer based out of Victoria, British Columbia. Originally from Montreal, Quebec, she moved from the
big city 5 years ago to live the West Coast adventure
with her daughter. Véronique is happiest shooting
on location using natural light. Follow her on Twitter
@ dasilvafoto. | A travel experience well worth the
money? I love the buzz of New York City!
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Sharon Howe
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Shelley Arnusch, Véronique Da Silva, Andrew Findlay,
JoAnna Haugen, Penny Johnston, Omar Mouallem,
Nicole Pointon, Bombo Maurizio Santucci, Andy
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Putting the "care"
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On behalf Of more than 7,600 WestJetters across
Canada, thank you for flying with us. as WestJet
owners, we are committed to offering you a worldclass guest experience at an affordable price.
hundreds of WestJetters recently shared their
personal pledges (or as we call them, care-antees)
to a great guest experience on youtube.com/
westjet. Whether we’re greeting you in person or
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appreciate your support and we are going to do
our best to offer you a fantastic travel experience.
When our airline first took to the sky 14 years
ago, WestJet owners made a collective commitment to providing a caring travel experience—
and that commitment is as strong as ever.
each of the guest care-antees that we have
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ON THE GROUND
Southern California
Southern California is so hot right now, and
not just because it’s July. With dozens of new
hotels, exhibits and soon-to-be-classic attractions opening this summer, SoCal is turning
heads once more. Here’s where to look
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Better yet, avoid
the traffic altogether by
staying on site at the park.
Just book a three-night stay at
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel
& Resort, Disneyland Hotel or the
Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and
get two additional free days and
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Think of Disney’s California Adventure’s
new World of Color “water spectacular”
as a roller-coaster for the sedentary. After
all, the Imagineers who designed it do.
“It’s media blended with magical waters,” raves Steve Davison, VP of Parades
and Spectaculars, part of the Walt Disney
Imagineering Creative Entertainment division. What can only be described as the
best water fountain ever, World of Color
is the third attraction launched as part of
the US$1.4-billion overhaul of the grounds
that’s scheduled to be completed by
2012. With 1,200 nimble, powerful nozzles
capable of bursts of up to 200 feet as a
canvas, Disney unveiled an unprecedented
“kaleidoscopic” projection system that includes fire, fog lasers and surround sound
that brings Ariel, Buzz, Nemo and WALL-E
closer than any 3-D big screen ever could.
“We’re doing the stampede scene from
The Lion King,” says Davison. “We actually
put you in the middle of it and you get to
see the wildebeests charging at you.”
With a newly designed viewing area at
California Adventure’s Paradise Park, the
late-night drive out of the park just got a
little longer (disneyland.ca).
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Southern California
Beyond Disneyland
Definitely not a theme Park
The Tourist’s
Guide to L.A.
Gang Turf
Four other fresh reinventions of the SoCal theme park
for everyone in your rental car
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... recognize that as with other situations
in your life, it’s a pretty good idea to give
an ex-con (in this case, your guide) your
undivided attention.
2
... tip. Your guides are trying to repair
their lives. And this is a service, after all.
3
... sign the waiver. The negotiated
ceasefire between local gangs is being
respected, but you don’t want anyone
getting sued.
4
... realize that you’re in good hands,
guided by people who live and work
in the neighbourhoods you’re visiting.
You may stick out; they don’t.
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With areas already open, the former military base
in Irvine is going to be a SoCal must-see. But the
park’s coolest attraction is already open. The
Great Park Balloon (floated by helium and the
largest of its kind in the country) takes 30 visitors
straight up to 400 feet above the sprawling landscape for free morning, afternoon and nighttime
rides (ocgp.org).
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Foundation
Hugh Hefner
DON’T
1
… attempt street cred with your guides
or residents by demonstrating your encyclopedic knowledge of the Eazy-E canon.
2
… attempt a peace sign, the “finger
gun,” or anything else that can be
misunderstood as a gang sign.
3
… take drive-by photos of unsuspecting
residents.
4
… be scared. The tours happen at 10
a.m. The bad guys are likely still in bed.
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Hollywood leaders,
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Lucasfilm Foundation,
NBC Universal,
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funds from all 50
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range County Great Park
Even America’s most sprawling city has its limits. When luxury home developers
bought an old Howard Hughes property and planned to build a subdivision
near the iconic Hollywood Sign, an appalled cabal of corporations, wealthy
families, residents, the State and a certain bunny-loving millionaire stepped up
to buy the US$12.5-million property and protect it forever. So the next time you
look to the hills, remember to proportionally thank the good people who saved
it by using our handy letter-by-letter guide.
DO
the
he Movie Geek
Didn’t know there was such a thing as a travel
travelling, interactive baseball theme park? Rookie!
It’s only the largest baseball fan event in the
world, and it will be in Anaheim for the first
time, accompanying the MLB All-Star Game,
transforming 450,000 square feet of the
Anaheim Convention Center into exhibits,
clinics, seminars and free autograph sessions
with today’s pros and yesterday’s hall-offamers (July 9 – July 13; allstargame.com).
hollYWooD lanD GraB
Alfred Lomas, founder of L.A.
Gang Tours, the city’s newest
and most controversial tourist
attraction, shares his dos and
don’ts during the two-hour bus
tour that penetrates the heart
of U.S. gang culture with the
mission to use tourist dollars
for local business loans and
job-creation programs
(lagangtours.com; from US$65).
Opened just over a month ago, LEGOLAND is
now an amusement park force with its gamechanging LEGO-themed water park, the
largest expansion in its 11-year history. The
5.5-acre water world definitely caters to
families with young children. Want proof?
Just try getting little Ethan out of the BuildA-Raft River area, where kids can customize
their own boat with soft, oversized LEGO
bricks before floating it downstream. Equally
cool is how it only costs an extra $10 on top of
regular admission (legolandwaterpark.com).
A new King Kong attraction based on the Oscarwinning 2005 feature combines sense-frying
special effects, in 3-D of course, fuelled by
the world’s largest Surround Digital projection
system. The result (besides random facial tics
at the ride’s conclusion) is a new standard in
theme park experiences (universalstudioshollywood.com).
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on the Ground
Southern California
Good ’hoodS
hotelS
Hollywood—the neighbourhood!
Bedside Reading
the human zoo is still as wild as ever along the boulevard, but as a 25-year
billion-dollar revitalization throws up new luxury hotels and polishes old
classics, there are more reasons than ever to visit California’s iconic strip.
here’s what’s new this summer
California-based Joie de Vivre develops
hotels inspired by that other SoCal icon:
the magazine. “For each property, the
creative team identifies a magazine
that defines both the hotel’s characteristics and the aspirations of its target
clientele,” says JDV’s Lori Lincoln. Share
their (and our) passion for good reads
and stylish sleeps by checking out the
hotel – publication connections below.
HOTeL MAYA
Long Beach (hotelmaya.com)
After a US$20-million reno last year,
the Maya is Long Beach’s first waterfront
resort hotel that attracts escapists with
a “connected, creative spirit.”
> Inspired by Fast Company
SHOReBReAk HOTeL
The Hollywood Walk
of Fame
After an extensive, US$4-million
restoration last year, the famous
ode to the entertainment
industry turns 50 years old in
style this year. Celebrations are
planned throughout the summer
for the 2,000-plus stars commemorating actors, directors
and musicians (Hollywood Blvd.,
from La Brea to Gower, and
on Vine St. between Yucca and
Sunset; hollywoodchamber.net).
Madame Tussauds
Hollywood
The Pantages Theatre
With three floors and 13 different themes, Madame Tussauds
Hollywood is much more than
a wax museum. One of the biggest and newest attractions in
town lets visitors interact with
celebrities on movie sets, play
sports with athletes and take a
memory card’s-worth of photos
with the Hollywood A-List (6933
Hollywood Blvd.; madametussauds.com).
Also celebrating a big birthday is
the 80-year-old art deco home
of L.A.’s live theatre scene. One
of the early homes of the Academy Awards ceremony (from
1949 to 1959), it has lost none of
the classic Hollywood grandeur
that vies for audience attention
as much as the latest off-Broadway show (6233 Hollywood
Blvd.; broadwayla.org).
W Hollywood Hotel
The highly anticipated 305-room
(and US$350-million!) luxury
property has done it right with
both LEED certification and a
US$5-million art collection. Dig
into the Mediterranean bounty
at the Living Room restaurant,
then work it off late into the
night at the 20,000-sq.-ft. Drai’s
Hollywood, a nocturnal nirvana
with a rooftop nightclub and an
open-air rooftop pool bar (6250
Hollywood Blvd.; starwoodhotels.com/whotels).
Huntington Beach (shorebreakhotel.com)
Another new property, this one a beachfront luxury boutique gem in Surf City,
U.S.A., targeting “the sophisticate that is
equally at ease hiking backwoods trails and
enjoying a highbrow fete in cocktail attire.”
> Inspired by Outside
PACiFiC eDGe HOTeL
Laguna Beach (pacificedgehotel.com)
Opening this month, the 130-room property looks to express an affluent style and
adventurous yet laidback spirit on a beautiful stretch of pristine white sand beach.
> Inspired by Orange Coast
be a
regular
You don’t have to
to feel like one.
Hollywood Blvd
Brentwood, L.A.
(hotelangeleno.com)
The company’s firstever conversion is iconic,
modern and luxurious, catering to
the “savvy, connected and confident.”
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PhoeNix
Tinsel Korey joKes that she moved to the United states just to
get work back in Canada. since relocating to los Angeles last year,
the Toronto-born actor has been beckoned north of the border over
and over for roles in many Canadian TV series, including Da Vinci’s
Inquest and Rabbit Fall. she’s best known for her brief role playing
emily young—fiancée to sam Uley of the Quileute wolf pack—in
The Twilight Saga, which was filmed in Vancouver. next up for
Korey is Stained, a psychological thriller filmed in saskatoon.
she’s also getting plenty of opportunity to discover her adopted
country these days as she tours the nation—and the globe—putting
in face time at Twilight conventions. Prior to the june 30 release of
the third Twilight movie, Eclipse, Korey huddled with fans in Virginia,
north Carolina, Texas and illinois.
of all the places she’s explored, though, Korey considers Phoenix,
Arizona, her favourite spot, thanks to its epic sunsets and good vibes.
hikiNg “The sunset from ‘a’ mountain [officially known as Hayden
Butte Preserve], by Arizona State
University campus, is gorgeous. It’s
not that long of a hike… you don’t
have to be in running shoes or
anything.” (Hayden Butte Preserve;
480-350-5200; tempe.gov/parks)
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Tinsel Korey’s Phoenix
The Canuck expat and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse actor
dishes on her favourite places to stay cool in the desert
local cuisiNe “[Most of] the
navajo nation is in Arizona, and they
have the most amazing navajo food.
[At sacred hogan Navajo Frybread]
you can get frybread and mutton—
sheep meat—and it’s delicious.” (842
E. Indian School Rd.; 602-277-5280)
sushi “They don’t have as good
sushi as Vancouver does right by the
ocean, but ra in Scottsdale has these
really good Viva Las Vegas spicy crab
rolls.” (3815 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale; 480-990-9256; rasushi.com)
casiNo “Fort mcDowell casino
has a really great bingo parlour and
on Saturday night it’s sort of a hot
spot because it gets well-known
bands in.” (10424 N. Fort McDowell
Rd., Fort McDowell; 800-843-3678;
fortmcdowellcasino.com)
NightliFe “I’m a really down-toearth girl—I don’t like going out
to big bars. I usually go to the alamo
saloon; it’s a low-key little place. on
Saturdays, it has a band there playing,
and there’s karaoke some nights. It’s
definitely for people who like the
dive bar scene.” (11807 N. Saguaro
Blvd., Fountain Hills; 480-837-5699)
“the Big Bang bar has duelling piano
nights where people suggest songs
and the musicians have to play them.
It’s like professional piano karaoke.”
(501 S. Mill Ave., Tempe; 480-557-5595;
thebigbangbar.com)
stay “Firesky resort & spa has this
beautiful big fireplace going out front,
and it’s kind of weird because it’s in
Arizona and it’s so hot, but at night
the pool area has a big luau feel to it.
The restaurant is great as well.” (4925
N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale; 800-5287867; fireskyresort.com)
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up, and the park is also home to
many festivals.” (12925 N. Saguaro
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We sat down with It’s Just Lunch Dating Specialist
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dating scene: the person who has the savvy to provide singles advice on how to
meet people — the “wing-woman.” Jacquie shines some light on today’s dating
scene and what singles need to consider to be successful when finding that
special someone.
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When we started It’s Just Lunch eighteen
years ago, singles simply introduced
themselves and began talking – done.
Now, couples chat, email, instant
message, tweet, text and even video
chat. People relate through their
computers and mobile phones. This
makes it easier than ever to stay in touch
with someone you already know –
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someone you don’t.
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Canada is a country forged by immigrants and for more than
a century almost every european arrival set foot on Grosse ile
on their way to citizenship. Many never made it off the island
Today is a perfecT day to go back in time. The headwinds are minimal and the waves small. We are en route
to Grosse ile, one of 21 islands in the iles-aux-Grues archipelago of the st. Lawrence river, 46 kilometres downstream
from Quebec city. The sky is a radiant blue and, in the
distance, the outcrops are shrouded in low-hanging fog.
The island, less than three kilometres long and one kilometre wide, appears quickly, looking every bit the uninhabited aboriginal hunting ground it was until english troops
established a hastily built quarantine station in 1832 to
handle the masses fleeing a disease-ravaged europe torn
apart by the Napoleonic Wars.
a man leans towards our boat’s window and squints at
our destination on the horizon. He’s likely one of the dozen
or so visitors here today hoping to find a familiar name
QuÉbec
MontrÉal
carved on an island where 4.3 million people disembarked
between 1815 and 1941. during that time, the hopeful
canadians were sent to a quarantine station on site, where
staff checked arrivals for cholera and other infectious diseases that may have travelled in contaminated food, water
or the dank corners of a two-month atlantic ocean crossing.
countless died on board and on the island.
>
“The americans have ellis island; we have Grosse ile,” says
odette allaire, a member of the parks canada field unit here
with the group. “every canadian should visit at least once in
their lifetime.”
our group exits the dark-glass confines of our 65-footlong boat; almost a hundred of us eager, like the thousands
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May to September at 10 a.m. the 90-minute sailing
each way returns at 5:30 p.m. Visitors have four hours
to explore the island. bring your own lunch.
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who are increasingly visiting from May through september, to
walk a little-known chapter of canada’s immigrant history.
i take the new 2.5-km Mirador Trail that winds through forests and wetlands, up grassy slopes and over granite rocks to
let me see flora and fauna in the northern part of the island.
Ten minutes later, i’m amidst the newly opened buildings on
the island’s eastern half, where the mostly ill arrivals were held.
i then join a guided walking tour to the west side of the
island—a small peninsula where our guide plays the part of
immigration officer to our roles of grateful arrivals. We’re told
to line up inside the large grey-and-red wooden disinfection
building (built in 1893) at the end of the dock, and that the
doctors will soon examine us and fumigate our luggage.
We later reach the highest point on the island, and the site
of the lowest point in its tragic history. a 40-foot-high granite
celtic cross commemorates the 20,000 irish immigrants who
died, mostly of typhus, in 1847 before reaching their final destination. almost 6,200 are buried in the cemetery at the bottom
of this hill, a grassy space dotted with white wooden crosses.
at the glass memorial wall i see dozens of visitors searching
for names of their ancestors under the year they perished. a
couple run their index fingers down the list of names until the
man stops at one and grimaces, tears filling his crow’s feet.
>
The quarantine station closed in 1937 when the Great depression reduced immigration numbers and advancement in
microbiology meant new arrivals could be treated right in
Quebec city. in the 1990s, Grosse ile and the irish Memorial
became a National Historic site of canada.
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EAT + DRINK
STORY BY Michele Sponagle
Bermuda
Houses of Chowder
Where to find the best
Bermuda fish chowder
on the island
Lobster Pot Restaurant
Since 1973, chowder devotees
have come here for a cup or
bowl of soup with a broth that’s
the colour of milk chocolate and
fortified—amply—with rum.
The décor, featuring lobster
traps and underwater treasures
like coral branches and seashells,
make it clear that seafood reigns
here (6 Bermudiana Rd., Hamilton; 441-292-6898).
Fresco’s
This eatery takes a different approach to its soup by venturing
into stew territory with ample
chunks of rock fish. Get there
before your reservation time
and pull up a chair at the wine
bar that’s reminiscent of a
Tuscan villa: all trailing vines
and sun-drenched shades of
gold and red (2 Chancery Lane,
Hamilton; 441-295-5058).
Tom Moore’s Tavern
Bermuda fish chowder at Tamarisk Restaurant
in the Cambridge Beaches Resort
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Bermuda-RAISED chef Keith De Shields breaks into a broad
smile as he recalls the aroma of Bermuda fish chowder simmering in the family kitchen of his youth. His father would
often stand at the stove, dropping fish bones into a huge pot.
“That’s the secret,” De Shields says. “For good chowder,
you have to have homemade fish stock.” But that’s just the
beginning of creating the island nation’s much-loved and
often-tinkered-with dish.
There’s the addition of finely chopped vegetables, fragrant
spices and the local white fish, followed by the slow mixing of
ingredients over a moderate flame. And, right before the soup
meets the bowl, the catalysts that bring it all together: a dousing
of hot pepper sauce and a shot of dark rum. That’s the way
De Shields makes it for guests of the Cambridge Beaches
Resort & Spa: no modern reinvention; no short cuts.
“I didn’t see the need to change it,” says De Shields.
It’s a version that would be right at home in the early
1600s when the first British colonists arrived in Bermuda.
The chowder the colonists prepared left locals unsatisfied,
so they quickly made it their own. It was also an inexpensive
way to fill bellies. Readily available vegetables and spices
blended perfectly with leftover fish meat.
It’s a streamlined efficiency that today is a point of fiery
national pride, as uncomplicated as it is delicious.
Tamarisk Restaurant
Overlooking the glittering blue
waters of Mangrove Bay, this
fine-dining restaurant presents
chowder so delectable you
almost forget about its great
views. Swimming with fine pieces
of wahoo and crowned by fresh
flat-leaf parsley, it arrives steaming to the table in a deep white
bowl, perfect for showing off its
exquisitely red broth (Cambridge
Beaches Resort & Spa, Somerset;
441-234-0331).
White Fish
Local wahoo,
similar to king
fish, is the only
way to go. “It’s
not too fishy,
and it has a
light, delicate
flavour and its
firm flesh stands
up well in the
broth,” explains
De Shields. Bermudians take joy
in sport-fishing
for wahoo. It’s
plentiful in local
waters and puts
up a good fight
when being
reeled in—especially the bigger
75-pounders.
Gosling’s
Black Seal
Rum
Dating back to
1850s, this rum
was once bottled in reclaimed
champagne
bottles from the
British Officers’
Mess. Fermented from molasses in charred
oak barrels, it
has a lightly
sweet taste.
“Its roasted,
caramel flavours
add richness to
the broth when
added during
cooking,” says
De Shields.
Outerbridge’s
Original
Sherry Peppers Sauce
Since the 19th
century, the
British Royal
Navy added
hot peppers to
fortified sherry
to create an allpurpose seasoning. Now, it’s one
of the defining
ingredient for
the chowder,
thanks to its
fruity picante
bite. Order it online, or buy some
at the airport
before boarding
your flight (outerbridge.com).
Fresh
Tomatoes
Some versions
of the chowder
swap fresh tomatoes in favour
of ketchup,
but that’s just
wrong. Demand
the fresh stuff
to ensure the
customary
thickness and
the chowder’s
deep red colour.
And tomatoes
thrive in balmy
Bermuda, so no
self-respecting
restaurateur
should cut
corners here.
Bermuda
Onions
In 1616, early
British settlers
planted the first
onion and it’s
been thriving
since, captivating
local cooks with
its mild flavour
and sweetness.
The Bermuda
onion’s popularity grew among
visiting traders,
who began
exporting them.
Soon the island
became synonymous with
the bulb-shaped
vegetable, so
much so that
Bermudians
were nicknamed
“Onions.”
Decoding the mystery of Bermuda fish chowder, the island nation’s
much-loved culinary masterpiece
Housed in a 17th-century building,
this tavern preserves much of
its English heritage including
the original casement windows.
It claims to have fed more than
three million guests. Many have
dined on the chowder here
made with fish stock for its
hearty broth (7 Walsingham
Lane in Bailey’s Bay, St. Georges;
441-293-8020).
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delicacies, take in creative performances, shop for trinkets and
gifts, or chat with people eager
to share their cultural roots and
their present-day communities
in Canada. Perhaps best of all,
admission is FREE with a food
bank donation. July 31–Aug. 2
in Edmonton’s beautiful William
Hawrelak Park.
Take the week to recover,
then choose from two fantastic festivals on the second
weekend in August. Head down
to Edmonton’s Gallagher Park
for the Edmonton Folk Music
Festival and enjoy the sounds
of folk, Celtic, bluegrass, blues,
and gospel music (August 5–8).
It’s the leading folk music
festival in North America and is
rated by performers and music
writers as one of the top three
festivals of its kind in the world!
The spectacular Cariwest
(Aug. 6–8) brings the spirit of a
Caribbean carnival to Edmon-
ton with three days of fun-filled
activities! Along with a Colourful
Costume Extravaganza, enjoy
the sweet sounds of a steel
pan, savour the flavour of West
Indian cuisine, and “jump up” in
the streets of Edmonton as you
dance alongside the Mas band
parade, with Calypso music
resonating through your soul! A
Caribbean village comes alive in
Sir Winston Churchill Square.
You may want to spend the
whole month in Edmonton,
as the world’s second-largest
Fringe festival—the Edmonton
International Fringe Theatre
Festival—runs August 12–22,
where more than 176 productions by local, national and
international companies will
be staged, presenting some of
the world’s best shows in 46
venues throughout Old Strathcona and beyond.
The Labatt Blues Festival
rounds out the month of August
(20–22) and is known as Western Canada’s Premier Blues
Event, staged in Edmonton’s
scenic River Valley in Hawrelak
Park at The Heritage Amphitheatre. The festival, dedicated
to “Blues and Nothin’ but the
Blues,” is just a small sampling
of a vibrant and passionate
music scene that Edmonton is
known for year-round. Many
musicians have been given a
career boost by their exposure
in Edmonton, where audiences
have been the lucky witnesses
to that early success.
Whether you take in a festival
or not, visitors to Edmonton
enjoy the privilege of exploring one of the longest urban
stretches of River Valley Parkland in North America. Spread
your wings over 7,400 hectares
along the North Saskatchewan
River and visit 22 major parks
and over 150 kilometres of walking and biking trails.
Then start making plans for
your return visit to beautiful,
magical “Festival City.” For
full event details, and to book
your vacation packages, go to
edmonton.com.
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SinCe oUr firST iSSUe, Up! Magazine has been celebrating the most
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Whether finding a half-pound fish taco in Mexico for a buck or dropping a
pretty penny on an unforgettable hotel night, we know it’s not how much
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for more than three years, we’ve been asking you to recognize the great
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West edmonton Mall ✪
Edmonton, alberta
8882 170 st.; 780-444-5330; wem.ca
Canadians love to skate, bowl and bungee
jump. They love paralyzing roller-coaster flips,
show-boating sea lions and shopping. What
they don’t love is costly parking and frostbite.
So for the northernmost Canadian metropolis,
it just made sense to turn 48 city blocks into an
indoor cornucopia with 20,000 parking stalls,
800 stores, 110 eateries, 21 amusement park
rides and the world’s biggest indoor wave pool.
Of course being Canadian meant sharing, so 28
million visitors a year enjoy West Edmonton
Mall’s bounty, popping one off at the Wild
West Shooting Centre and seeing Public Enemy
at the Edmonton Event Centre in the same
hour; leaving nightclub-packed Bourbon Street
for Chinatown with a few steps onto an escalator; and winning big at the Palace Casino and
blowing it all on sweet, sticky crépes.
gEtting thErE WestJet flies to
Edmonton 46 times daily from 23
Canadian, U.S. and international
cities this month.
Les Canadiens aiment patiner, jouer aux quilles
et faire du saut à l’élastique. Ils adorent les montagnes russes virevoltantes et effrayantes, les
spectacles d’otaries et le magasinage. Par ailleurs,
ils n’aiment pas les stationnements coûteux et
la gelure. Il était donc naturel pour la métropole
canadienne la plus au nord de transformer 48 pâtés de maisons en une corne d’abondance intérieure avec 20 000 espaces de stationnement,
800 magasins, 110 restaurants, 21 manèges et un
parc aquatique intérieur, le plus gros au monde.
Or, les Canadiens aiment partager et certes, ils
partagent la bonne fortune de cette attraction
avec 28 millions de visiteurs par an; essayez le
champ de tir au Wild West Centre et voyez le
film Public Enemy au Event Centre dans la même
heure; passez des boîtes de nuit bondées de
Bourbon Street à Chinatown en faisant quelques
pas sur un escalier mécanique; gagnez gros au
Palace Casino et flambez tout dans des crêpes
sucrées et collantes. —Omar Mouallem
“an all-in-one vacation spot, mall,
amusement park, water park—
endless activity under one roof.
you don’t need to step outdoors.”
—Annmarie Joseph, Calgary, Alberta
West Edmonton Mall
ruNNers-up | Finalistes
• The Butchart Gardens; Victoria; 800
Benvenuto Ave.; 866-652-4422; butchartgardens.com • Granville island; Vancouver;
West 2nd Ave. and Anderson Street; 604666-5784; granvilleisland.com • vancouver
Aquarium; Vancouver; 845 Avison Way;
604-659-3474; visitvanaqua.org
Top-voTeD eveNT iN CANADA | Meilleur évéNeMeNT Au CANADA
Folklorama Festival ✪
Winnipeg, Manitoba
aug. 1 – 14, 2010; 800-665-0234; folklorama.ca
Pace yourself! You may not get to all 44
stops that make Winnipeg’s Folklorama
the world’s largest multicultural festival
of its kind, but with a little planning and
a lot of willpower, you can experience
a good chunk of the planet in just
one city. Chart a course to visit three
pavilions (admission $6 each—food,
beverage and souvenirs not included)
per night over the two-week event.
Have Chicken Dracula at the Romanian
Pavilion, and enjoy the traditional dance
show. Discover that Serbia is one of the
world’s largest exporters of raspberries, and tuck into a stew of barbecued
pork, cabbage rolls and stuffed peppers.
Sample fried plantains at the African
pavilion, and get your blood pumping
with the African Spirit dance.
gEtting thErE WestJet flies
to Winnipeg 22 times daily from
10 Canadian and U.S. cities this
month.
Ménagez vos forces sinon vous ne
verrez peut-être pas les 44 arrêts du
festival Folklorama de Winnipeg, le plus
grand festival multiculturel au monde.
Or avec un peu de planification et
beaucoup de bonne volonté, vous
pourrez découvrir une bonne partie de
la planète dans une seule ville. Prévoyez
de visiter trois pavillons (prix d’entrée :
6 $ chacun) la nourriture, les boissons
et les souvenirs ne sont pas inclus) par
soir pendant les deux semaines que dure
l’événement. Essayez le poulet Dracula
au pavillon roumain et voyez de bonne
heure le spectacle de danse traditionnel. Découvrez que la Serbie est le plus
grand exportateur de framboises au
monde; essayez le ragoût au porc grillé,
le chou et les poivrons farcis. Goûtez
aux plantains frits au pavillon africain et
ressourcez-vous sur les rythmes d’une
danse africaine. —Shel Zolkewich
s’y rEndrE WestJet se rend 22
fois par jour à Winnipeg au départ
de 10 villes canadiennes et américaines ce mois-ci.
• Halifax international Busker Festival; Halifax; Halifax Waterfront and Spring
Garden Road; 902-471-0550; buskers.ca • Calgary stampede; Calgary; 1410 Olympic
Way S.E.; 800-661-1260; calgarystampede.com • Festival international de Jazz de
Montréal; Montréal; rue Sainte Catherine and boulevard Maisonneuve; 888-515-0515;
montrealjazzfest.com
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s’y rEndrE WestJet se rend 70 fois par
semaine à Victoria, au départ de Calgary,
Edmonton, Kelowna et Toronto ce mois-ci.
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Grouse Mountain
north Vancouver, B.C. | C.-B.
6400 nancy greene Way; 604-984-0661;
grousemountain.com
Often overlooked by Whistler-bound visitors,
one of Greater Vancouver’s urban mountains is
best known locally for “The Grind,” a gruelling
2.9-km hike up the south face that has officially earned the moniker of “Mother Nature’s
Stairmaster” and warrants a giant plate of nachos
upon summiting. But once you’re up, you’ve got
some decisions to make before coming back
down. In winter, day or night, you can strap on
your board or skis and bomb down 200 acres
of downhill terrain—including 26 runs and two
terrain parks—or opt for skating, snowshoeing
or sleigh rides. In warmer months, ascend North
America’s largest aerial tram system ($40 general
admission) to experience endangered wildlife,
scenic chairlift rides, ziplining, paragliding and epic
hikes leading to unobstructed views of the city.
What you said
“the food is outstanding and the
prices for the portions and quality
are amazing.”
gEtting thErE WestJet flies to Vancouver 48 times daily from 21 Canadian,
U.S. and international cities this month.
—Jason Waters, Comox, B.C.
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Atlas Café ✪
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What you said
Back when Comox Valley cuisine was about as creative as a corned
beef sandwich, restaurateurs Trent McIntyre and Sandra Viney arrived
to open the Atlas Café. The goal was simple: offer up a delicious
menu reflecting the seaside farming character of Vancouver Island,
but infuse it with a hint of international flavour. They then paired
that with top-shelf service in a casual, warm space. It’s a winning
formula. Atlas celebrated its 15th anniversary this year and continues
to set the standard for dining in the Comox Valley. Starters like the
warm roasted beet salad with goat cheese basil terrine are only
outdone by entrées like the garlic- and herb-marinated lamb sirloin,
or fish tacos featuring seasonal catches and fruit salsa. A fresh menu
reflects the local abundance, whether it’s Baynes Sound oysters or
farm-raised chicken.
Trent McIntyre et Sandra Viney, restaurateurs, sont arrivés à Comox Valley
à l’époque où la cuisine y était aussi créative qu’un sandwich au bœuf
salé. Ils ont ouvert l’Atlas Café. Le but : proposer des mets délicieux reflétant les fermes maritimes de l’île de Vancouver tout en y injectant une
touche de parfum international. Le tout assorti d’un service inégalé dans
un endroit décontracté, chaleureux aux planchers de bois éraflés. C’est
la formule parfaite. L’Atlas célèbre ses 15 ans cette année et continue
de fixer la norme des restaurants à Comox Valley. Une entrée comme la
terrine de salade chaude de betteraves grillées avec fromage de chèvre
au basilic ne peut être surpassée que par un plat comme la surlonge
d’agneau marinée aux herbes ou les tacos du poisson du jour et la salsa
aux fruits. La fraîcheur est le signe de l’abondance de la région, que ce soit
les huîtres de Baynes Sound ou les poulets de grain. —Andrew Findlay
gEtting thErE WestJet flies to Comox four times daily
from Calgary and Edmonton this month.
s’y rEndrE WestJet se rend quatre fois par jour à Comox
au départ de Calgary et d’Edmonton ce mois-ci.
• The Keg steakhouse & Bar; Vancouver; multiple locations; kegsteakhouse.com • Diner Deluxe; Calgary; 804 Edmonton Trail N.E.;
403-276-5499; dinerdeluxe.com • Banana leaf Malaysian Cuisine; Vancouver; multiple locations; bananaleaf-vancouver.com
“great views, and
fun for all ages.”
—Robin Summer
Souvent négligée par les visiteurs se rendant à
Whistler, la montagne urbaine de Vancouver,
aussi appelée The Grind (la meule) par les gens
du coin, offre une exténuante randonnée de
2,9 km par sa face sud, qui lui a d’ailleurs valu
le surnom « marchepied d’exercice de Dame
nature » et qui mérite bien une immense assiette de nachos à la fin de son ascension. Une fois
en haut, il faut décider de la voie à prendre
pour descendre. L’hiver, de jour comme de
nuit, on peut chausser sa planche ou ses skis et
descendre les 200 acres de terrain comprenant
26 pistes et deux parcs pour le patinage, la raquette ou les promenades en traîneau. Lorsqu’il
fait plus chaud, prenez le système téléphérique,
le deuxième en importance en Amérique du
Nord (prix d’entrée 40 $) pour voir les espèces
sauvages menacées, faites un tour panoramique
en télésiège ou une randonnée épique vers des
vues imprenables sur la ville, essayez la tyrolienne ou le parapente. —Nicole Pointon
s’y rEndrE WestJet se rend 48 fois par
jour à Vancouver au départ de 21 villes
canadiennes, américaines et internationales ce mois-ci.
• sun peaks resort; Kamloops; 1280 Alpine
Rd.; 800-807-3257; sunpeaksresort.com
• stanley park; Vancouver; 2099 Beach Ave.;
604-681-6728; vancouverparks.ca • Capilano
suspension Bridge; North Vancouver; 3735
Capilano Rd.; 604-985-7474; capbridge.com
Courtenay, B.C. | C.-B.
250 sixth st.; 250-338-9838; atlascafe.ca
CANADA
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What you said
“the rocking r guest ranch
is a luxuriously comfortable
home away from home… the
amount of extra touches terri
and Marvin provide are by far
and away the most i have ever
come across.”
—Laura Armstrong, Calgary, Alberta
Top-voTeD HoTel iN CANADA | Meilleur HôTel Au CANADA
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Kingfisher oceanside resort & spa ✪
After a few days at the bustling Calgary Stampede, you might crave a
little peace on the Prairies. Head to Strathmore, about 50 km east of
Calgary, to the Rocking R Guest Ranch and you’ll find a piece of heaven.
Marvin and Terri Kinsman have created a place that perfectly matches
the rugged beauty that surrounds it. The 750-sq.-ft. bunkhouse cabin
fuses rustic luxury with tasteful and functional décor, while the Hitch’n
Post cabin is a cozy, comfortable haven for two. As the glow of the
wood stove matches the setting sun over Eagle Lake, your connection
with the sprawling plains and foothills will be complete.
Après quelques jours au Stampede grouillant de Calgary, vous voudrez
sans doute un peu de la tranquillité des Prairies. Allez à Strathmore, à environ 50 km à l’est de Calgary, au Rocking R Guest Ranch; vous y trouverez
un petit paradis. Marvin et Terri Kinsman y ont créé un endroit cadrant
parfaitement avec la beauté sauvage des alentours. Le pavillon-dortoir de
750 pieds carrés allie luxe rustique et fonctionnalité; le Hitch’n Post cabin
est une oasis douillette, parfaite pour deux personnes. La lueur du feu de
bois égale le coucher du soleil sur Eagle Lake » Vous communiquez enfin
pleinement avec la grande plaine et les contreforts. —Kent E. St. John
gEtting thErE WestJet flies to Calgary 79 times daily
from 32 Canadian, U.S. and international cities this month.
s’y rEndrE WestJet se rend à Calgary 79 fois par jour au
départ de 32 villes canadiennes, américaines et internationales ce mois-ci.
ruNNers-up | Finalistes • Fantasyland Hotel; Edmonton; 17700 87th Ave.; 780-444-3000; fantasylandhotel.com • Fairmont le Château Frontenac; Quebec City | Québec; 1 rue des Carrières; 418-692-3861; fairmont.com/frontenac • The Fairmont empress; Victoria; 721 Government St.;
250-384-8111; fairmont.com/empress
With massage tables within earshot of the lapping waves of the
Strait of Georgia on Vancouver Island’s east coast, few spas in the
country are as authentic as this local and international favourite. The
comprehensive therapies are punctuated by the proprietary Pacific
Mist Hydropath, an hour-long, eight-stage treatment that includes
mineral pools, massaging waterfalls, a seaweed scrub and a steam cave,
plus unlimited spa access to the driftwood and natural stone-adorned
grounds for just $60. The ubiquitous bald eagles soaring overhead are
gratis. The spa also features several high-end product lines like Seaflora
and includes concoctions harvested from the local waters. But don’t
just stop at the spa. A room at the resort (from $170) is the perfect
place to slip out of your robe and under the dense thread count of
your comforter.
gEtting thErE WestJet flies to Comox four times daily
from Calgary and Edmonton this month.
Avec des tables de massage installées à portée de voix des vagues du
détroit de Georgia sur la côte est de l’île de Vancouver, très peu de spas
au pays sont aussi authentiques que celui-ci, un favori auprès de la population locale et des invités internationaux. Les traitements complets comprennent l’exclusif bain thermal à la brume du Pacifique, traitement d’une
heure en huit étapes incluant piscines minérales, massages des chutes
d’eau, exfoliation aux algues, grotte de vapeur, l’accès illimité du spa à
l’espace aménagé avec du bois de grève et des pierres naturelles pour
seulement 60 $. Aucuns frais pour les aigles à tête blanche qui virevoltent
partout. Le spa propose aussi une variété de produits haut de gamme,
tels que Seaflora, incluant des préparations provenant des eaux de la
région. Or, ne vous arrêtez pas seulement au spa. Une chambre à l’hôtel
(à partir de 170 $) est l’endroit tout indiqué pour enlever votre peignoir et
vous glisser sous la douillette au denier très élevé. —Nicole Pointon
s’y rEndrE WestJet se rend à Comox quatre fois par jour
au départ de Calgary et d’Edmonton ce mois-ci.
• spa utopia & salon; Vancouver; 1001–999 Canada Pl.; 604-641-1351; spautopia.ca • scandinave spa Whistler; Vancouver;
8010 Mons Rd.; 604 935-2424; scandinave.com • le Nordik; Ottawa; 16 Nordik Rd.; 866-575-3700; lenordik.com
strathmore, alberta
rr 1; 866-746-5075; rockingrguestranch.com
“unique in north america, the Pacific Mist hydropath—a
series of water treatments in a grotto-like setting—ends
with a personal seaweed scrub. this is a fantastic hour-long
treat that leaves you feeling relaxed and refreshed—a super
deal for about $60.”
—Fran Farquharson, Toronto, Ontario
Courtenay, B.C. | C.-B.
4330 island highway s.; 800-663-7929; kingfisherspa.com
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Walt disney World resort ✪
orlando, Florida | Floride
Lake Buena Vista; 407-939-4636;
disneyworld.com
At Florida’s Walt Disney World Resort, visitors
never have to decide between quality and
quantity. With 104 square kilometres of possibilities—including four theme parks (Magic
Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
and Disney’s Animal Kingdom), two water
parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon), 24
resorts, five golf courses and two full-service
spas—options abound and strategic planning
is vital to experience it all, even during a weeklong holiday. Throughout your mission, you can
bet the staff (called “cast members” ) and street
performers will help you along—whether
spending a few extra minutes with your child
on a sweaty summer afternoon, adding one
more spoonful of sprinkles to a sundae, or
something as simple as walking you to the
roller-coaster you’re trying to find. It’s the
reason we keep coming back.
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gettIng there WestJet flies to
Orlando eight times weekly from
Calgary and Toronto this month.
What you SaID
“I just love the magical feeling
of coming into Walt Disney
World’s Main Street and
feeling like a kid again.”
S’y renDre WestJet se rend huit fois
par semaine à Orlando au départ de
Calgary et de Toronto ce mois-ci.
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• cirque du Soleil; Las Vegas; various venues;
cirquedusoliel.com/lasvegas • Maui ocean
center; Maui; 192 Ma’alaea Rd.; 808-270-7000;
mauioceancenter.com • Freemont Street
experience pedestrian mall; Las Vegas; Main
Street and Fourth Street; 702-678-5777;
vegasexperience.com
—Josipa Ferk, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
Au Walt Disney World Resort, en Floride, les
visiteurs n’ont jamais à choisir entre qualité ou
quantité. Avec plus de 104 kilomètres carrés de
possibilités, incluant quatre parcs thématiques
(Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios et
Animal Kingdom), deux parcs aquatiques (Blizzard Beach et Typhoon Lagoon), 24 hôtels, cinq
terrains de golf et deux spas, les options abondent; une planification stratégique s’impose
pour en profiter, même pendant une semaine
complète de vacances. Pendant votre mission,
les membres du personnel (appelés membres
de la distribution) et les artistes de rue vous
aideront, en restant quelques minutes de plus
avec votre enfant par un chaud après-midi d’été
ou en saupoudrant des bonbons sur une glace
ou tout simplement en vous accompa-gnant aux
montagnes russes que vous cherchez. C’est pour
cela que nous y retournons. —Andy Schrader
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Bellagio ✪
Las Vegas, nevada
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 888-987-6667;
bellagio.com
Las Vegas’ Bellagio is an award-winning
hedonistic headquarters of nearly 4,000
rooms, spiced with colourful indoor gardens,
exquisite ceiling art and service so good, you’d
swear the staff was putting you on. During
the day, soak in Bellagio’s Mediterranean-style
courtyard pool, which is relatively free of the
Vegas party crowd. In the evening, eat at one
of the hotel’s two AAA Five-Diamond restaurants, Picasso and Le Cirque, but grab dessert
at Café Gelato, a popular on site late-night
eatery with Italian ice cream and pastries.
Splurge on tickets for Cirque du Soleil’s O, a
water-based, acrobatic show performed at
the resort. Or opt for the famous Fountains
of Bellagio, which “perform” nightly, before
settling into a comfortable suite overlooking
the Las Vegas Strip.
gettIng there WestJet flies to
Las Vegas 41 times weekly from six
Canadian cities this month.
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Mama’s Fish house restaurant ✪
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When you consider the fish at Hawaii’s most-lauded seafood restaurant
is often caught the same day it’s served, the name of the fisherman
is right there on the menu (which changes every day), and that the
greens are grown less than 10 km away in the maintenance manager’s
garden fertilized by the kitchen’s scraps, the US$48 mahi mahi entrée
starts looking like a bargain. And at Mama’s, a fish dish is never what
you expect—often stuffed full with lobster, crab and onions, then
baked to nuanced local perfection. To make it feel like an outright
bargain, be sure to reserve an oceanview table way in advance—and
sear it into your consciousness for eternity with a twilight seating.
Lorsqu’on sait que le poisson du restaurant le plus prisé d’Hawaï est
pêché le même jour qu’il est servi, que le nom du pêcheur figure sur le
menu (qui change tous les jours) et que les légumes sont cultivés à 10
km par le chef de l’entretien dans son potager enrichi avec les restes de
la cuisine, alors le prix de 48 $US pour un plat de mahi mahi ressemble
plutôt à une aubaine. Chez Mama’s, une assiette de poisson est toujours
une surprise, souvent garnie de homard, de crabe et de légumes locaux,
le tout cuit au four et sauté jusqu’à l’obtention d’une subtile perfection
maison. Pour vraiment avoir l’impression d’une aubaine, réservez une
table avec vue sur la mer et imprégnez-vous pour l’éternité du coucher
du soleil. —Nicole Pointon
gettIng there WestJet flies to Maui three times weekly
from Vancouver this month.
S’y renDre WestJet se rend trois fois par semaine à Maui
au départ de Vancouver ce mois-ci.
• Battista’s hole in the Wall; Las Vegas; 4041 Audrie St.; 702-732-1424; battistaslasvegas.com
• The cheesecake Factory; Las Vegas; 3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd., 750 S. Rampart Blvd. 702-792-6888, 702-951-3800; thecheesecakefactory.com
• Manhattan in the desert; Palm Springs; 2665 E. Palm Canyon Dr.; 760-322-3354
S’y renDre WestJet se rend 41 fois
par semaine à Las Vegas au départ de
six villes canadiennes ce mois-ci.
• MGM Grand hotel & casino; Las Vegas;
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 800-929-1111;
mgmgrand.com • Treasure island hotel
and casino; Las Vegas; 3300 Las Vegas Blvd.
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• excalibur; Las Vegas; 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. S.;
702-597-7777; excalibur.com
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Las Vegas cannot be complete
without the Bellagio.”
—Gigi Abraham, Calgary, Alberta
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Le Bellagio de Las Vegas est un hôtel prisé,
quartier général hédoniste de presque 4000
chambres, agrémenté de jardins intérieurs
colorés, merveilleux tableaux au plafond
et un service tellement bon qu’on jugerait
que le personnel se moque de vous. Le jour,
détendez-vous près de la piscine méditerranéenne, relativement à l’abri des fêtards
de Las Vegas. Le soir, dînez dans l’un des deux
restaurants AAA à cinq étoiles de l’hôtel, le
Picasso ou Le Cirque, mais prenez le dessert
sur place au Café Gelato, restaurant populaire
tard le soir où l’on sert des glaces italiennes
et des pâtisseries. Faites une folie et achetez
des billets pour O du Cirque du Soleil, spectacle acrobatique aquatique qui se donne
directement à l’hôtel. Ou allez voir les célèbres fontaines du Bellagio avant de retourner
dans votre suite confortable surplombant le
Strip. —JoAnna Haugen
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“Las Vegas offers anyone the
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—Karen Melnychuk, Winnipeg, Manitoba
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The Las Vegas Strip wakes up when the sun goes down. Stop by
a café, pub or buffet for late-night dining before catching a show
from the dozens on offer, which range from laugh-out-loud comic
Carrot Top to the cult-comedy duo Flight of the Conchords. DJs
heat up the dance floors at nightclubs every night of the week;
TAO at The Venetian and PURE at Caesars Palace are among the
most popular. Find cover and top-shelf bands at the House of
Blues at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, and duelling pianos at
Paris, The Palazzo and New York, New York.
Ce boulevard prend vie au coucher du soleil. Arrêtez-vous à un café,
un pub ou un buffet pour manger quelque chose avant de voir un des
nombreux spectacles qui se donnent tous les soirs et qui varient, allant
de la grosse farce à la comédie culte du duo de Flight of the Conchords.
Les DJ réchauffent les pistes de danse dans les boîtes de nuit tous les
jours de la semaine. TAO au Venetian et PURE au Caesars Palace sont
parmi les spectacles les plus populaires. Vous avez le choix, House of
Blues au Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, duel de pianos chez Paris au
Palazzo et New York, New York. —JoAnna Haugen
gettIng there WestJet flies to Las Vegas 41 times weekly
from six Canadian cities this month.
S’y renDre WestJet se rend 41 fois par semaine à Las
Vegas au départ de six villes canadiennes ce mois-ci.
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“One has to tour these
Maya ruins to understand
and realize the intelligent
civilization of these ancient peoples.”
—Heather Rath, Hamilton, Ontario
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Amid the choking jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula, ancient history
is immersive and interactive. Millennia-old limestone sentinels rise
out of the verdant canopy, none more impressive than those at
Chichen Itza, the site recently declared one of the New Seven
Wonders of the World, and the iconic symbol of the Mundo Maya.
Flashes of ancient brilliance are everywhere: the Kukulcan Pyramid’s
365 steps, one for every day of the year, or how a clap or yell is
echoed back 13 times in the ball court, still true to the Mayans’
reverence for their lucky numeral. With admission costing less
than US$10 to explore the site’s 15 square kms, goosebumps don’t
come any cheaper.
En plein cœur de la jungle suffocante de la péninsule du Yucatan,
l’histoire ancienne est immersive et interactive. Des sentinelles de
calcaire, vieilles d’un millénaire, apparaissent dans le couvert verdoyant. Le site le plus impressionnant de tous est sans doute Chichén
Itzá, qui vient d’être déclaré une des sept merveilles du monde
et symbole iconique du Mundo Maya. Des vestiges de l’ancienne
splendeur sont partout : les 365 marches de la pyramide de Kukulcan,
une marche pour chaque jour de l’année, où l’écho d’un cri ou d’un
battement des mains se fait entendre 13 fois dans le grand terrain de
jeu de balle, comme le veut l’hommage que les Mayas rendent à ce
chiffre chanceux. L’entrée à 10 $ US pour explorer les 15 km2 de terrain
est une vraie aubaine pour de tels frissons. —Tom Gierasimczuk
getting there WestJet flies to Cancun nine times weekly
from five Canadian cities this month.
S’Y renDre WestJet se rend neuf fois par semaine à
Cancun au départ de cinq villes canadiennes ce mois-ci.
RunnERs-up | Finalistes
• Xcaret; Cancun; Carr. Chetumal-Puerto Juarez, km 282, Solidaridad; 998-883-0470; xcaret.com
• Cenote of dzitnup; Cancun; 7 km southwest of Valladolid, Yucatan; 999-930-3767; yucatan.travel
• playa del amor; Cabo San Lucas; Los Cabos, Baja California Sur; 866-567-2226; visitloscabos.travel
Tout près du boulevard qui longe la plage,
il y a un endroit où l’on sert une délicieuse
pizza à croûte mince; les gens y sont
chaleureux et la bière est tellement froide
que les bouteilles collent aux lèvres.
Bienvenue au Café Roma, réalisation du
rêve d’un ressortissant manitobain connu
sous le nom de Señor Fox, en raison de
sa remarquable ressemblance à l’ancien
président mexicain, Vicente Fox Quesada.
Si vous vous sentez chez vous ici, c’est
parce que l’on vous traite comme un
invité de la maison. Fox (personne ici ne
l’appelle par son vrai nom), et sa femme,
Cheryl, beauté géorgienne, qui est arrivée au café il y a trois ans et a séduit
le proprio, vivent dans l’appartement à
l’arrière et estiment que Roma est leur
salle de séjour. L’approche est évidente
dans les toilettes impeccables, les appels
gratuits vers les États-Unis et les soirées
de karaoké si bruyantes qu’on les entend
depuis la rue. —Shelley Arnusch
getting there WestJet flies to
Puerto Vallarta five times weekly
from four Canadian cities this month.
S’Y renDre WestJet se rend cinq
fois par semaine à Puerto Vallarta
au départ de quatre villes canadiennes ce mois-ci.
at One&Only Palmilla; Cabo San Lucas; Km 7.5 Ctra. Transpeninsular,
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• la sirena Gorda; Zihuatanejo; Paseo del Pescador, Guerrero; 755-554-2687
• la Casa que Canta; Zihuatanejo; Camino Escenico at Playa La Ropa, Guerrero;
755-555-7000; lacasaquecanta.com
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200 km southwest of Cancun; yucatan.travel
A few blocks removed from the buzzing
beachfront strip, there’s a place where
the thin-crust pizza is tasty, the people
are warm and the beer is so cold, the
bottles practically stick to your lips. Welcome to Café Roma, the dream incarnate
of a Manitoba expat known locally as
“Señor Fox,” on account of his uncanny
resemblance to the former Mexican
president, Vicente Fox Quesada. If you
feel at home here, it’s probably because
you’re being treated like a houseguest.
“Fox” (no one ever calls him by his real
name) and his wife, Cheryl, a Georgia
Peach who walked into the joint three
years ago and charmed the pants off the
owner, live in the apartment at the back
and consider Roma their family room.
The philosophy is evident in the notably
immaculate washrooms, the complimentary phone calls to anywhere in North
America and the raucous karaoke nights
that echo down the street.
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Located in the cradle of Maya civilization, the Gran Bahía Príncipe
Tulum offers the most modern and luxurious amenities amid one
of the oldest civilizations in the world. With the ancient Maya ruins
of Tulum on one side and the famous Playa del Carmen beach on
the other, you’ll find yourself drawn to the world-class restaurants
and elegant rooms in between. Finding your customized source
of entertainment is easy, thanks to a lush golf course, an exclusive
nightclub and a Maya-inspired spa, among other delights. A variety
of sports including windsurfing, snorkelling and sailing are on offer,
as well as a full gym and yoga and aerobics classes. But first you’ll
have to get past the open bar.
Situé dans le berceau de la civilisation maya, le Gran Bahía Príncipe
de Tulum offre les prestations les plus modernes et les plus luxueuses
d’une des plus vieilles civilisations du monde. Avec les anciennes ruines
mayas de Tulum d’un côté et la célèbre plage de Playa del Carmen de
l’autre, vous serez attiré vers des restaurants de calibre mondial sans
oublier les spas et les chambres élégantes. Il est facile de trouver sa
source spéciale de divertissement grâce, entre autres joies, à un luxueux
terrain de golf et à une boîte de nuit exclusive. On y pratique de nombreux sports, dont la planche à voile, le snorkeling et la voile; il y a aussi
un centre d’exercices offrant des cours de yoga et d’aérobie. Première
difficulté, passez devant le bar ouvert. —Elizabeth Seward
getting there WestJet flies to Cancun nine times
weekly from five Canadian cities this month.
• El Cid Resorts; Mazatlan; multiple locations; 866-306-6113; elcid.com
• Barceló Maya Beach; Cancun; Chetumal-Puerto Juárez Km. 266,3; 800-227-2356; barcelomayabeach.com
• Royal solaris Los Cabos; Cabo San Lucas; Blvd. San Jose, Lote 10, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur; 877-270-0440; hotelessolaris.com
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If being pampered alongside crashing waves is something you regularly
dream about, the Grand Palladium Riviera Resort & Spa is a must. The
property’s lush tropical spa was designed around the area’s flora and
fauna, and the buildings blend right into the natural landscape of the
Mayan Riviera. The massive spa offers a full menu of body and facial
treatments executed by expert therapists. Five swimming pools with
Jacuzzis pepper the grounds for those eager to relax under the beaming
sun. This jewel on the Gulf of Mexico is close enough to Cancun for
international travel, but far enough away for some peace and quiet.
Si vous rêvez de vous faire bichonner au son des vagues fracassantes,
alors le Grand Palladium Riviera Resort & Spa est pour vous. Le luxueux spa tropical de l’hôtel a été conçu en fonction de la flore et faune
locales; les édifices se fondent dans le paysage naturel de la Mayan
Riviera. L’immense spa offre la panoplie de soins pour le corps et le
visage exécutés par des experts en la matière. Cinq piscines, toutes
avec bains à remous, truffent l’espace pour les amateurs de détente
et de bains de soleil. Ce joyau du golfe du Mexique est assez près de
l’aéroport international de Cancun, mais assez éloigné pour y trouver
une vraie paix et tranquillité. —Elizabeth Seward
getting there WestJet flies to Cancun nine times weekly
from five Canadian cities this month.
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If Las Vegas was in the Caribbean, Atlantis
Resort would be its showstopper. A megaresort with 21 restaurants, an enormous
casino and a luxury spa, it’s no wonder
some folks ignore the rest of the islands
during their “Bahamas” vacation. But the
feather in Atlantis’ sparkly cap has got to
be its massive 141-acre water park, which
includes stratospheric waterslides, a lazy
river for leisurely floating and 10 outdoor
pools. Guests of Atlantis use the sprawling
water world gratis, but outsiders can enjoy
the facilities with a coveted (seriously, they
go quick) day pass (pricey, but worth it at
US$110 for adults and US$80 for children).
“The food is reasonably priced and it’s
always fresh and delicious. The staff
are very friendly and the service is
outstanding.”
—Karen Bond, Calgary, Alberta
gETTiNg THErE WestJet flies to
Nassau once daily from Toronto
this month.
Si Las Vegas se trouvait en Caraïbe, Atlantis
Paradise Island serait le clou du spectacle.
Super grand hôtel avec 21 restaurants, énorme
casino et spa de luxe, il n’est pas étonnant que
certains oublient les autres îles pendant leurs
vacances dans les Bahamas. Mais son plus beau
fleuron est sans aucun doute l’immense parc
aquatique d’une superficie de 141 acres incluant glissades d’eau stratosphériques, rivière
calme pour se laisser emporter en douceur
et 10 piscines extérieures. Pour les invités de
l’hôtel, la vaste étendue d’eau est gratuite; les
autres profitent des installations moyennant
un billet pour la journée très couru d’ailleurs
(ils partent vite!) et pas donné (ils en valent
la peine à 110 $ US pour un adulte et 80 $
US pour un enfant). —Allison LeBlanc
S’Y rENDrE WestJet se rend une
fois par jour à Nassau au départ de
Toronto ce mois-ci.
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Jamaica; 876-974-5944; dunnsriverfallsja.com
• old havana; Varadero, Cuba; 416-362-0700;
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The poop deck ✪
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The Poop Deck Yacht Haven, East Bay Street; 242-393-8175;
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Worst restaurant name ever? Maybe, but any giggles about this popular Nassau
eatery’s moniker will be muffled the moment you stuff your face with its delicious
food. You want to talk about fresh? The catch of The Poop Deck’s signature dishes—
grouper, conch and whole hog snapper, among others—is brought in daily from the
nearby docks and cooked exactly how you want it. For such fresh fare, entrées are
reasonably priced, starting from US$23.75. The Poop Deck’s second location is a more
upscale beachside spot in Sandyport, but for beautiful waterfront views while you
dine, head to the original at the charming Nassau Yacht Haven Marina.
gETTiNg THErE WestJet flies to Nassau once daily from Toronto
this month.
Surtout, ne vous attardez pas sur le nom du restaurant. Les commentaires moqueurs
à son sujet seront étouffés dès que vous goûterez à la délicieuse nourriture. Vous
doutez de la fraîcheur? Les poissons entrant dans les plats du chef, conque et vivaneau entier, entre autres, arrivent tous les jours des quais à proximité et sont cuits à
perfection. Les prix de ces délices extra frais sont raisonnables et commencent à 23,75
$ US pour un plat principal. Le deuxième endroit du Poop Deck est un peu haut de
gamme et sur la plage à SandyPort. Pour dîner avec les pieds presque dans l’eau, optez
pour le premier du nom au charmant Nassau Haven marina. —Allison LeBlanc
S’Y rENDrE WestJet se rend une fois par jour à Nassau au départ
de Toronto ce mois-ci.
• pineapple pete; St. Martin/St. Maarten; Welfare Rd. #56; 599-544-6030; pineap
plepete.com • The sopranos piano bar; St. Maarten; Maho Beach Resort; 599-5452485; sopranospianobar.com • da conch shack; Turks & Caicos; Blue Hills Road;
649-946-8877; conchshack.tc
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• dunn’s river Falls & park; Montego Bay,
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Once upon a time, a five-star all-inclusive resort was an oxymoron.
That was until the Dominican Republic’s Gran Bahía Príncipe Punta
Cana opened. You check in and hit the beach—a half-kilometre
of alabaster sand and neon waters splattered with dinghies sporting tropical fish-coloured sails. You pass the free-form pool and the
thatched-roof beach bar. Here, royal palms share guard duty with
huts. Hibiscus scents the lush gardens, poincianas dressed lavishly
as debutantes dance in the breezes. Your room is a junior suite in a
pumpkin-painted, low-lying colonial building. Dinner tonight is Italian;
Japanese tomorrow; seafood the day after. There are seven restaurants, so you do the math. Your significant other scans the welcome
brochure in delight: spa, Pueblo Principe shopping, merengue lessons.
One of you notes the Nick Price designed golf course five minutes
away. Some resorts are pieds-á-terre for exploring the destination.
Others, like this Gran Bahía Principe, are their own destinations.
Il fut un temps où un hôtel tout inclus à cinq étoiles était un oxymoron.
Ce fut le cas jusqu’à l’ouverture du Gran Bahia Principe à Punta Cana. La
plage vous accueille à votre arrivée; 500 mètres de sable albâtre et d’eau
lumineuse parsemée de canots pneumatiques aux voiles couleur de
poissons tropicaux. Passez devant le bassin à forme libre et le bar au toit
de chaume. Ici, les palmiers royaux montent la garde avec les huttes tiki.
Les parfums des hibiscus embaument les jardins luxuriants, les somptueux
poinsettias bougent au gré de la brise rappelant le mouvement d’un bal de
débutantes. Votre chambre est une petite suite aux murs potiron dans un
édifice colonial de plain-pied. Ce soir, on mange italien, demain japonais
et des fruits de mer le lendemain. Il y a sept restaurants, faites le calcul.
Votre partenaire feuillette la brochure de bienvenue avec un grand sourire :
spa, boutiques Pueblo Principe, leçons de meringue. Un de vous remarque
le terrain de golf Nick Price à cinq minutes de là. Certains hôtels servent
de pied-à-terre pour explorer une destination. D’autres, comme celui-ci,
constituent une destination en soi. —Mark Stevens
gETTiNg THErE WestJet flies to Punta Cana four times
weekly from Toronto and Montréal this month.
S’Y rENDrE WestJet se rend quatre fois par semaine à
Punta Cana au départ de Toronto et de Montréal ce mois-ci.
• Gran bahia principe Jamaica; Runaway Bay, Jamaica; 876-973-7000; bahia-principe.com
• Gran bahia principe; San Juan, Dominican Republic; Km 18, Carr. G. Hernandez; 809-226-1590; bahia-principe.com
• sol río de luna y Mares resort; Holguin, Cuba; Carr. Guardalavaca, Playa Esmeralda; 537-204-3449; solmeliacuba.com
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Little Dreams, High Hopes
WestJet has always made giving back a core part of its business, but the
WestJet Cares for Kids program has caught the company’s imagination
like no other. Kids inspire the darndest things
Petits rêves, grands espoirs
Le don a toujours été au cœur même de l’activité de
WestJet, mais WestJet tient aux enfants frappe l’imagination
de la société comme aucun autre programme ne l’a fait.
Les enfants nous surprennent toujours.
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HETHER IT’S THE JOKE by a winking
flight attendant or the enthusiastic
service that’s part of every WestJet
flight plan, you know that WestJetters
are different. They put themselves out
there for the common good.
And outside of the airports and WestJet offices
things are no different—the popular WestJet Cares for
Kids program proves it.
The company launched the initiative in 2007, with
a focus on children’s health and wellness. The overarching goal, then and now, is to build partnerships
and allow WestJetters to touch the lives of families in
the communities where they work.
WestJet provides the “gift of flight” in support of
the program’s nine national children’s health and
wellness charities, including Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Canada, Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, CNIB,
Hope Air, Kids Help Phone, KidSport Canada, Missing
Children Society of Canada, Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Canada and Make-A-Wish Foundation of
Canada. In addition, WestJet works with children’s
hospitals and pediatric wards across the country
through the program.
Over the past three years, WestJet Cares for Kids
has grown into the company’s signature community
endeavour. In 2009, WestJet donated more than 6,600
flights worth the equivalent of $1.8 million. The charitable partners use these flights both to deliver community services and to raise funds through such things as
prize draws and silent auctions. In fact, WestJet flights
were used to fundraise $950,000 in 2009.
The numbers are impressive, but what’s most
remarkable about the program’s success is the eagerness of WestJetters to get involved personally. Their
energy and goodwill have grown the program into
much more than donated flights.
“WestJet employees have
become engaged volunteers
in their communities”
—Jennifer Ritter, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada
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UE CE SOIT UNE BLAGUE qu’un agent de
bord de WestJet raconte avec un clin d’œil
ou le service enthousiaste qui fait partie de
chaque vol, les WestJetters, sont différents.
Ils travaillent pour l’intérêt commun.
En dehors des aéroports et des bureaux de la
société, rien n’est différent; d’ailleurs le populaire programme WestJet tient aux enfants le prouve. La société
a lancé cette initiative en 2007 pour cibler la santé
et le bien-être des enfants. Le but essentiel depuis le
début est de conclure des partenariats et de permettre
aux employés de toucher la vie des familles vivant
dans les communautés où ils travaillent.
WestJet met en place le « don du vol » pour soutenir
les neuf œuvres de bienfaisance nationales axées sur
la santé et le bien-être des enfants, incluant Les Grands
Frères Grandes Sœurs du Canada, Clubs Garçons et Filles
du Canada, Vols d’espoirs de l’INCA, Jeunesse, J’écoute,
KidSport Canada, Missing Children Society of Canada,
Œuvres des Manoirs Ronald McDonald du Canada et la
Fondation Fais-Un-Vœu du Canada. En outre, WestJet
travaille avec les hôpitaux pour enfants et les services de
pédiatrie du Canada dans le cadre de ce programme.
Au cours des trois dernières années, WestJet tient aux
enfants a pris une grande place dans l’effort communautaire de la société. En 2009, WestJet a fait don de
plus de 6 600 vols, soit l’équivalent de 1,8 million de
dollars. Les organismes caritatifs partenaires utilisent
ces vols à la fois pour fournir des services communautaires et pour des activités de souscription (tirage de
prix, enchères silencieuses). En fait, les vols de WestJet
ont servi à amasser 950 000 dollars en 2009.
Les chiffres sont impressionnants, mais ce qui est
le plus remarquable est le vif désir des employés de
s’investir personnellement. Grâce à leur énergie et à
leur bonne foi, le programme est devenu beaucoup plus
qu’un don de vols.
« WestJet a toujours accordé beaucoup
d’importance à l’humain et son investissement communautaire ne fait que le confirmer », explique Scott
Hartley, Directeur du marketing communautaire et
des services de création de WestJet. « WestJet tient
aux enfants permet aux employés d’aider un grand
nombre d’enfants qui ont vécu des situations très dif
difficiles. C’est une expérience très émotionnelle. »
En mars dernier, un grand nombre d’employés
ont mis leur tablier et ont donné de leur temps en
préparant des repas maison pour plus de 200 familles
servis aux Manoirs Ronald McDonald à travers le pays.
Les Manoirs fournissent l’hébergement aux familles
d’enfants hospitalisés qui ont besoin d’un endroit of
offrant du soutien pendant les traitements de leur enfant.
« Les Œuvres des manoirs Ronald McDonald du
Cana-da sont enchantées de recevoir un tel soutien
de la part de WestJet », dit Shelagh Barrett, directrice
administrative de l’organisme. « Après une longue
journée à l’hôpital, rien ne vaut un repas maison pour
les familles. »
En mai, des centaines d’employés ont participé
à la Marche pour Jeunesse, J’écoute dans 51 villes
au Canada, appuyant l’organisme qui fournit des
services téléphoniques anonymes et confidentiels 24
heures par jour et tous les jours de l’année pour venir
en aide aux enfants.
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“WestJet has always been about people, and our investment in communities is no exception,” says Scott
Hartley, Community Marketing and Creative Services
at WestJet
“The WestJet Cares for Kids program allows WestJetters to help a lot of kids who have been in some very
tough situations. It’s a very emotional experience.”
Last March, WestJetters donned aprons and channelled their inner chefs by volunteering their time to
make home-cooked meals for the 200-plus families
being served at the time by the Ronald McDonald
House across Canada. Ronald McDonald House
provides accommodation for families of hospitalized
children who need a supportive place to stay while
the child undergoes treatment.
“Ronald McDonald House Charities of Canada is
thrilled to receive such strong support from WestJet,”
says Shelagh Barrett, the organization’s Executive
Director. “After a long day at the hospital, there is
nothing like a home-cooked meal for the families.”
In May, hundreds of WestJetters participated in the
Walk for Kids Help Phone in 51 cities across Canada,
in support of an agency that provides children with
anonymous and confidential professional counselling
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
“The value of this support was priceless for an
organization that relies on our annual walk to raise
almost 30 per cent of our annual operating budget,”
says Kate Munoz, Kids Help Phone Regional Director
for Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
This September and October, WestJet will partner with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada on the
Passport to Success program, which gives young
boys and girls an inside look at how an airport works.
Children will be invited to tour 13 airports in WestJet
cities across the country, and WestJet pilots will travel
to host cities to speak to local Boys and Girls Clubs
about careers in the aviation industry.
“Passport to Success presents our children with a
remarkable educational opportunity and a chance to
be inspired by positive role models,” says Boys and
Girls Clubs President and CEO Pam Jolliffe.
And WestJet’s support of worthy causes doesn’t take
time off for Christmas. This holiday season, WestJetters across Canada will deliver thousands of toys to 29
children’s hospitals and pediatric wards in 27 cities as
part of the annual WestJet Cares for Kids Toy Drive.
WestJet Cares for Kids will continue to bring WestJetters from across the country together to use their
diverse talents to make a collective difference in their
communities.
“WestJet employees have become engaged volunteers in their communities through events, wish
granting, fundraising and more,” says Jennifer Ritter,
CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada,
which endeavours to make dreams come true for
children with life-threatening conditions. “WestJetters
continually go that extra mile to make Make-A-Wish
children and their families feel at ease and comfortable no matter what the circumstances.”
« Les employés de WestJet
s’investissent vraiment dans
leur communauté »
Except during an actual seat sale.
Then it’s a seat sale sale.
—Jennifer Ritter, Fondation Fais-Un-Vœu Canada
« La valeur de ce soutien était inestimable pour
un organisme qui dépend de sa marche annuelle
pour lever près de 30 pour cent de son budget
d’exploitation annuel », explique Kate Munoz, directrice régionale pour l’Alberta et les Territoires du
Nord-Ouest de Jeunesse, J’écoute.
En septembre et octobre, WestJet fera équipe avec
les Clubs Garçons et Filles du Canada dans le cadre
du programme Passport to Success, qui donne aux
jeunes un aperçu du fonctionnement d’un aéroport.
Les enfants seront invités à visiter 13 aéroports dans
les villes desservies au pays par WestJet. Les pilotes
de WestJet se rendront dans ces villes pour parler aux
jeunes des carrières dans le secteur de l’aviation.
« Passport to Success propose aux enfants des occasions d’éducation remarquables et la chance d’être
inspiré par des exemples positifs » explique Pam
Jolliffe, présidente et chef de la direction de Clubs
Garçons Filles.
Le soutien de WestJet aux bonnes causes ne fait
pas de pause à Noël. Cette année, pendant les fêtes,
les WestJetters, livreront des jouets à 29 hôpitaux
pour enfants et services de pédiatrie dans 27 villes
du Canada dans le cadre de la campagne annuelle de
jouets WestJet tient aux enfants.
Le programme continuera de réunir les employés de
WestJet de tout le pays pour mettre leurs talents à profit et
faire une différence collective pour leurs communautés.
« Les employés de WestJet s’investissent vraiment
dans leurs communautés par des événements, des
réalisations de vœux, des activités de financement et
autres », dit Jennifer Ritter, chef de la direction de la
Fondation Fais-Un-Vœu Canada qui exauce les vœux
d’enfants atteints d’une maladie mortell. « Ces employés sortent continuellement des sentiers battus pour
mettre ces enfants et leurs familles à l’aise et faire en
sorte qu’ils se sentent bien en toutes circonstances. »
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Live TV*
Network / Réseau
Most of our aircraft have seatback
televisions with live Bell TV satellite
programming. Every guest has a choice
of 24 channels.
You can use your own headphones or
purchase a set from us for just $3. In
keeping with safety regulations, only
earbud headphones may be worn during
takeoff and landing. WestJet headsets
are compatible with most MP3 players,
so please take them with you.
Télé en direct*
La plupart de nos appareils sont munis
de la télévision en direct de Bell Télé
qui propose aux invités un choix de 24
chaînes.
Vous pouvez utiliser vos écouteurs ou
en acheter une paire auprès de nous au
coût de 3 $. Afin de respecter les règles
de sécurité, seuls les écouteurs de type
bouton peuvent être utilisés au moment
de l’atterrissage et du décollage.
Les écouteurs de WestJet sont aussi
compatibles avec la plupart des lecteurs
MP3, alors n’oubliez pas de les apporter
avec vous.
Treehouse
Teletoon
Global TV BC
CTV Calgary
CityTV Edmonton
CBC Toronto
CTV Toronto
Global TV Maritimes
Omni2 Toronto
CTV NewsNet (CTV)
BNN
Space
Map channel
StarTV
TSN (CTV)
The Score
Golf
A&E
Discovery (CTV)
National Geographic
TLC
Food Network Canada
HGTV
SRC-Montreal
TVA-Montreal
Pay-per-view / a la carte
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To watch a pay-per-view
movie or TV program:
Pay-per-view movies / Films à la carte*
Our favourite:
The Back-up Plan
1. Use the controls on your armrest to
choose your pay-per-view channel.
2. Swipe your credit card in the slot next
to the TV screen. Confirm the purchase
using the controls in your armrest.
If you do not see the confirmation
screen, please swipe your card again.
A fee will appear on your statement as
“WestJet Live TV.”
3. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show.
Pour voir un film à la carte
ou une émission de télé :
1. U t i l i s e z l a t é l é c o m m a n d e d a n s
l’accoudoir pour choisir votre chaîne
de films à la carte.
2. Glissez votre carte de crédit dans
la fente à côté de l’écran de télévision.
Confirmez votre achat au moyen
des commandes de l’accoudoir.
Si l’écran de confirmation n’apparaît
pas, glissez de nouveau la carte
dans la fente. Des frais seront portés
à votre compte avec la mention « télé en
direct - WestJet. »
3. I n s t a l l e z - v o u s e t r e l a x e z - v o u s .
Bon cinéma.
Pay-per-view TV programs / Les émissions de télévision à la carte*
$1.99 each/chacune
Dexter
True Blood
Hannah Montana
Fringe
Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Alex O’Loughlin. After years of
dating, Zoe (Lopez) has decided waiting for the right guy
is taking too long. Determined to become a mother, she
commits to a plan and makes her dreams come true. That
same day, Zoe meets Stan (O’Loughlin) – a man with
real possibilities.
Date Night
The Bounty Hunter
Starring: Steve Carell, Tina
Fey, Mark Wahlberg. In New
York City, a case of mistaken
identity turns a bored married
couple’s attempt at a glamorous
and romantic evening into
something more thrilling and
dangerous.
Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Gerard
Butler. A bounty hunter learns
that his next target is his ex-wife,
a reporter working on a murder
cover-up. Soon after their reunion,
the always-at-odds duo find
themselves on an rowdy adventure.
Cop Out
Clash of the Titans
Starring: Bruce Willis, Tracy
Morgan, Seann William Scott.
A comedy about a veteran NYPD
cop whose rare baseball card is
stolen. Since it’s his only hope to
pay for his daughter’s upcoming
wedding, he recruits his partner
to track down the thief.
Starring: Sam Worthington,
Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes.
The mortal son of the god Zeus
embarks on a perilous journey
to stop the underworld and its
minions from spreading their
evil to Earth as well as the
heavens.
She’s out of my League
How to Train Your
Dragon
Rated PG - comedy/adventure
Rated PG - action/comedy
Starring: Jay Baruchel, Alice
Eve, T.J. Miller. An average Joe
meets the perfect woman, but
his lack of confidence and the
influence of his friends and
family begin to pick away at the
relationship.
Rated PG - romantic comedy
Rated 14A - adventure/action
Rated PG - animation
Voices: Gerard Butler, America
Ferrera, Jonah Hill and Jay
Baruchel . A hapless young
Viking who aspires to hunt
dragons becomes the unlikely
owner of a young dragon
himself, and learns there may
be more to the creatures than
he assumed.
Comédie / Aventures
en français
Classé G
Wizards of Waverly Place
Two and a Half Men
Desperate Housewives
Modern Family
*Bell is a trade-mark of Bell Canada used under licence. GST will be charged on flights within Canada. If an error occurs during your flight, your credit card will not be charged. Selection and availability
of pay-per-view movies and TV programs may vary per flight. Additional selections may be available on longer flights. Programming selections are available in English with select flights showing
French content. Pay-per-view movies and TV programs may contain content not suitable for all audiences. Please note that on some flights to the southern U.S., Hawaii, Mexico, Central America
and the Caribbean, the live satellite signal may be interrupted or unavailable. Programming is subject to change. Pay-per-view TV programs start 5 minutes after Live TV is activated. Pay-per-view
movies start 15 minutes after Live TV is activated.
En vedette : Steve Carell, Tina
Fey, Mark Wahlberg. A New
York, un cas d’erreur sur la
personne transforme la vie
d’un couple marié qui, lors
d’une soirée romantique, se
fait poursuivre à travers la ville.
*Bell est une marque de commerce de Bell Canada utilisée sous licence. La TPS sera ajoutée dans le cas
des vols au Canada. Si une erreur se produit pendant le vol, aucuns frais ne seront portés à votre carte de
crédit. La sélection et l’offre des films et émissions de télévision à la carte peuvent varier d’un vol à un autre.
Le choix peut être vaste sur les vols plus longs. Les films et les émissions sont proposés en anglais et certains
films sont en français. Le contenu des films et des émissions de télévision à la carte peut ne pas convenir à
tous les publics. Veuillez prendre note que, sur certains vols à destination d’Hawaï, du Mexique, de l’Amérique
centrale, des Caraïbes ou du sud des États-Unis, le signal satellite peut être interrompu ou non disponible.
La programmation peut être modifiée sans préavis. Les émissions de télé à la carte commenceront dans 5
minutes, après l’activation de la télé en direct. Les films à la carte commenceront dans 15 minutes, après
l’activation de la télé en direct.
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Rated 14A - comedy
$2.99
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What’s so neat about our all-Boeing fleet?
Trop Boeing pour être vrai?
WestJet’s entire fleet consists of Boeing Next-Generation 737
aircraft. In fact, our desire to provide a consistent and great
guest experience is a major reason why we use our 600-, 700and 800-series aircraft.
La flotte de WestJet est composée entièrement de Boeing 737
nouvelle génération. En fait, notre grand désir de vous offrir une
superbe et constante expérience-invité explique pourquoi nous
exploitons des avions de la série 600, 700 et 800.
It’s more affordable and efficient to operate a single fleet type.
By keeping costs low, we can care-antee that we will offer our
guests great value.
Il est plus abordable et efficace d’opérer une flotte comprenant
un seul type d’avion. En limitant ainsi nos coûts, nous pouvons
offrir à nos invités une bonne valeur, c’est notre garantie qui tient.
An inquiring-minded WestJetter once asked our Technical
Operations team if we could modify a Boeing Next-Generation
737-600 into a 700-series aircraft. The answer is that turning
a Boeing Next-Generation 737-600 into a 700 is like turning
a sedan into a stretch limo. With aircraft, certification issues
make it too expensive to consider that type of modification.
That said, if it was the last one on Earth and you absolutely
had to do it, it could be done.
Curieux de nature, un WestJetter a demandé à notre équipe
d’opérations techniques s’il était possible de modifier un
Boeing 737-600 nouvelle génération en 737-700. D’après notre
équipe, ce scénario serait comparable à modifier une berline en
limousine. Avec des avions, les questions soulevées en matière
de certification rendent ce genre de changement beaucoup trop
dispendieux. Cela dit, si c’était le dernier avion au monde et que
vous deviez absolument le modifier ainsi, ce serait possible.
Fast fact: According to Boeing’s website, the 737 is the
world’s most successful commercial airliner.
Fait intéressant : Selon le site web de Boeing, l’avion de ligne
commercial ayant connu le plus grand succès est le Boeing 737.
1. When WestJet began service on Feb. 29, 1996, how many
aircraft did we have?
1. Avec combien d’appareils WestJet a-t-elle commencé ses
opérations le 29 février 1996?
2. What year did WestJet take possession of its first Boeing
Next-Generation 737-700?
2. En quelle année WestJet a-t-elle pris possession de son
premier Boeing 737-700 de la prochaine génération?
3. How much does the paint on an average 737 weigh?
3. Quel est le poids moyen de la peinture appliquée sur un
Boeing 737?
Lounges
Salons
Plaza Premium Lounge at Vancouver International Airport.
Feel like you’ve arrived before you take off.
L’impression d’être arrivé à destination avant
même d’avoir décollé.
We’ve partnered with airport lounges across the country
to provide WestJet guests with a place to relax before they fly.
Nous nous sommes associés avec des salons d’aéroports
partout au pays pour pouvoir offrir aux invités de WestJet un
endroit où se détendre avant de nous rejoindre à bord. Les
salons sont accessibles aux invités en partance des aérogares
de Calgary, Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver et Winnipeg.
Lounges are available to guests departing out of Calgary,
Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver and Winnipeg. Lounges offer
comfortable seating, bar service, beverages and snacks,
newspapers and magazines, plus access to business facilities,
including Internet and Wi-Fi.
Relax, work, have a drink or just catch up with the news before your
flight - it’s your choice. Whether you’re on business or on vacation,
treat yourself and relax in a comfortable airport lounge.
Show your boarding pass at one of these locations and receive
WestJet guest rates:
Calgary
Chinook Lounge (Concourse D)*
Rocky Mountain Lounge (Concourse C)†
Toronto
Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 3 Domestic)*
Montréal
TD First Class Lounge‡
Vancouver
Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic Terminal)*
Alaska Airlines Board Room (U.S. Departures Terminal)†
Winnipeg
travel lounge by Palliser®*
Présentez votre carte d’embarquement à l’entrée d’un de ces
salons et vous recevrez le tarif des invités de WestJet :
Calgary
Salon Chinook (Hall D)*
Salon Rocky Mountain (Hall C)†
Toronto
Salon Plaza Premium (aérogare 3 trafic intérieur)*
Montréal
Salon TD Classe Ultime‡
Vancouver
Salon Plaza Premium (aérogare trafic intérieur)*
Salon Alaska Airlines (aérogare trafic aux É.-U.)†
Winnipeg
travel lounge by Palliser®*
Pour plus d’information, visitez westjet.com/lounges.
*Lounge access is not available for guests travelling to the continental U.S. or Hawaii. †Lounge
access is available post-security for guests travelling to the continental U.S. or Hawaii. ‡Lounge
access is not available for guests travelling within Canada, to the continental U.S. or Hawaii.
Réponses : 1. trois appareils Boeing 737-200 2. 2001 3. 250 lb ou 113 kg
Answers: 1. three Boeing 737-200 aircraft 2. 2001 3. 250 lb. or 113 kg
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Détendez-vous, travaillez, prenez un verre, ou ou rattrapezvous sur les nouvelles sur les nouvelles avant votre vol - le choix
est le vôtre. En voyages d’affaires ou en vacances, venez vous
relaxer dans nos salons d’aéroports confortables.
*Ces salons ne sont pas accessibles aux invités qui voyagent vers la partie continentale des
États-Unis, tout comme vers Hawaï. †L’accès au salon est ouvert aux invités voyageant vers les
États-Unis, tout comme vers Hawaï, après avoir passé le poste de contrôle de sécurité. ‡L’accès
aux salons n’est pas possible pour les invités voyageant à l’interiéur du Canada, vers les ÉtatsUnis et Hawaii.
For more information, visit westjet.com/lounges.
Les salons offrent des sièges confortables, un service de
collations et de breuvages, des journaux et magazines ainsi
qu’un accès à des installations pour affaires, y compris Internet
et Wi-Fi.
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Vacations
Introducing the
WestJet RBC® MasterCard‡
Voici la carte WestJet
MasterCard‡ RBC®
With the new WestJet RBC MasterCard, you can earn
WestJet dollarsTM on everyday purchases~ and use them
towards the purchase of your next flight or vacation
package with WestJet or WestJet Vacations.
Every WestJet dollar earned can be used like cash towards
the purchase of any flight or vacation package with
WestJet or WestJet Vacations.* Best of all, you can use
your WestJet dollars on any date, to any destination, with
no blackouts. You can even redeem your WestJet dollars
on seat sales!
• Choose the WestJet RBC MasterCard or the WestJet
RBC World MasterCard and earn up to 1.5% back in
WestJet dollars on your everyday purchases.~
Vacances
Apply today
Adhérez
aujourd’hui
Avec la nouvelle carte WestJet MasterCard RBC et
WestJet World MasterCard RBC, vous pouvez accumuler
des dollars WestJetMC avec vos achats courants~ et les
utiliser pour le paiement de votre prochain vol WestJet
ou votre prochain forfait Vacances WestJet.
We wrote the book on great vacations.
The Mexico, Caribbean and USA 2010 summer brochure is
now available.
Chaque dollar WestJet que vous accumulez devient
comme un crédit pouvant aller à l’achat d’un vol de
WestJet ou d’un forfait de Vacances WestJet*. Mieux
encore, vous pouvez utiliser vos dollars WestJet pour
n’importe quelle date et n’importe quelle destination,
sans période d’interdiction. Vous pouvez même les
utiliser lors des soldes de sièges.
With over 30 sun destinations to choose from, we have your
next vacation taken care of. Every WestJet Vacations destination
has been reviewed for its amenities, recreation, shopping, food
and more. So you’ll get the kind of vacation experience
you’re looking for.
• Obtenez des dollars WestJet en effectuant vos achats
courants avec votre carte WestJet MasterCard RBC
ou WestJet World MasterCard RBC.~
• Earn up to 2% back in WestJet dollars on flights
or vacation packages booked with WestJet
or WestJet Vacations.
Book today at westjetvacations.com. Call us at 1-877-737-7001
or talk to your travel agent.
• Demandez la carte WestJet MasterCard RBC ou
WestJet World MasterCard RBC et accumulez une
remise en dollars WestJet correspondant jusqu’à
1,5 % de vos achats courants effectués avec votre
carte.*
• Receive a welcome bonus of up to $100
WestJet dollars.^
• Redeem your WestJet dollars at any time on any
scheduled flight or vacation package with WestJet or
WestJet Vacations.*
Nous nous y connaissons en matière de vacances.
La brochure pour le Mexique, les Caraïbes et les États-Unis
est maintenant disponible.
• Accumulez une remise en dollars WestJet
correspondant jusqu’à 2 % de vos achats de vols ou
de vos forfaits réservés chez WestJet ou Vacances
WestJet quand vous utilisez votre carte.
To learn more about the WestJet RBC MasterCard and
the WestJet RBC World MasterCard, and to apply,
visit westjet.com/creditcard
Avec un choix de plus de 30 superbes destinations, vos
prochaines vacances sont réglées. Chaque destination de
Vacances WestJet a été revue en termes de prestations,
d’activités récréatives, de boutiques, de nourriture et autre.
Vos vacances seront donc à la hauteur de vos attentes
• Recevez jusqu’à 100 dollars WestJet en guise de
prime de bienvenue.^
• Utilisez vos dollars WestJet en tout temps pour le
paiement de vols réguliers de WestJet ou un forfait
de Vacances WestJet.*
Consultez un agent de voyages au sujet de Vacances WestJet
dès aujourd’hui.
Pour en savoir plus à propos de votre carte WestJet
MasterCard RBC ou WestJet World MasterCard RBC,
ou pour remplir une demande d’adhésion, visitez
westjet.com/cartedecredit
Marques de commerce déposées de WestJet Airlines Ltd.
Marques déposées de la Banque Royale du Canada. RBC et Banque Royale sont des
marques déposées de la Banque Royale du Canada.
‡
MasterCard est une marque déposée et PayPass et Tap & Go sont des marques
déposées de MasterCard International Incorporated. Utilisés sous licence.
~
Les dollars WestJet s’accumulent avec des achats seulement. Les avances de fonds
(y compris les chèques tirés sur une carte de crédit RBC Banque Royale, les transferts
de solde, les opérations assimilées à une opération en espèces et les paiements de
factures), les intérêts ou les frais ne donnent pas droit à des dollars. Les crédits pour
retours et redressements viendront réduire ou annuler le nombre de dollars WestJet
obtenus des montants imputés initialement à votre carte.
*
Les dollars WestJet peuvent être utilisés pour payer en totalité ou en partie le prix d’un
billet sur un vol régulier de WestJet et jusqu’à 500 $ par personne pour un forfait de
Vacances WestJet. Les dollars WestJet ne peuvent être utilisés pour payer les taxes, les
frais ou les charges. D’autres restrictions peuvent s’appliquer. Toutes les conditions et
les restrictions applicables dans le cadre du programme de la carte de crédit WestJet
sont définies par WestJet et doivent être respectées au moment de la réservation, des
arrangements de voyages ainsi que des autres services offerts ou fournis par WestJet.
Consultez les westjet.com/cartedecredit pour obtenir plus de détails.
^
Selon la carte choisie, votre prime de 25 dollars WestJet ou de 100 dollars WestJet
versée à titre de prime de bienvenue figurera sur votre relevé de carte de crédit de
quatre à six semaines après la date de votre première opération. Sont exclus de cette
offre les titulaires de cartes supplémentaires, ainsi que les personnes qui ont déjà une
carte WestJet MasterCard RBC ou WestJet World MasterCard RBC. Cette offre ne peut
être jumelée à aucune autre offre.
MC
®
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®
Photo credits: (top left) Scottsdale, Arizona - Troon North Golf Course (bottom) Samana,
Dominican Republic - Bahia Cayo Levantodo resort
Photos: Scottsdale, Arizona - terrain de golf Troon North - au bas de la page, centre de villégiature
de Bahia Cayo.
Trademarks of WestJet Airlines Ltd.
Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. RBC and Royal Bank are registered
trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada.
‡
MasterCard is a registered trademark and PayPass and Tap & Go are trademarks of
MasterCard International Incorporated. Used under licence.
~
WestJet dollars are earned on net purchases only; they are not earned on cash
advances (including RBC Royal Bank credit card cheques, balance transfers, cash-like
transactions and certain bill payments), interest charges or fees, and credits for returns
and adjustments will reduce or cancel the WestJet dollars earned by the amounts
originally charged.
*
WestJet dollars can be used to pay for all or part of the published fare of a regularly
scheduled WestJet flight and up to $500 per person of a WestJet Vacations package.
Advance booking requirements will vary based on the destination when purchasing
a WestJet Vacations package. WestJet dollars cannot be applied against taxes, fees
or surcharges. Other restrictions may apply. All terms, conditions and restrictions
applicable to the WestJet Credit Card Program are established by WestJet and shall
apply to all bookings, travel arrangements and other services offered or provided by
WestJet. WestJet, not Royal Bank of Canada, is responsible for the WestJet Credit Card
Program. For more details, visit westjet.com/creditcard
^
Please allow 4-6 weeks for the welcome bonus of $25 or $100 WestJet dollars,
depending on the card you chose, to appear on your credit card statement after the first
transaction date. Additional cardholders, as well as existing WestJet RBC MasterCard or
WestJet RBC World MasterCard cardholders, are not eligible for this bonus offer. This
offer may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other offer.
TM
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Where we fly
600 Series
Airplane model: 737-600
Engines: Two CFM56-7
Cruise speed: 530 mph (850 kph) (460 knots)
Maximum altitude: 41,000 feet (12,500 m)
Wingspan: 112 feet 7 inches (34.4 m)
Length: 102 feet 6 inches (31.2 m)
Tail height: 41 ft 2 inches (12.5 m)
Range: 3,500 miles (5, 635 km)
700 Series
Engines: Two CFM56-7
Cruise speed: 530 mph (850kph) (460 knots)
Maximum altitude: 41,000 feet (12,500m)
Wingspan: 117 feet 5 inches (35.8m)
Length: 110 feet 4 inches (33.6m)
Tail height: 41 feet 2 inches (12.5m)
Range: 3,800 miles (6,115km) (3,300nm)
800 Series
Engines: Two CFM56-7B
Cruise speed: 530 mph (850kph) (460 knots)
Maximum altitude: 41,000 feet (12,500m)
Wingspan: 117 feet 5 inches (35.8m)
Length: 129 feet 6 inches (39.5m)
Tail height: 41 feet 2 inches (12.5m)
Range: 3,400 miles (5,472km) (2,953nm)
Série 600
Modèle d’appareil : 737-600
Propulsion : deux moteurs CFM56-7
Vitesse de croisière : 850 km/h (460 noeuds)
Altitude maximale : 12 500 m
Envergure : 34,4 m
Longueur : 31,2 m
Hauteur de la queue : 12,5 m
Distance franchissable : 5 635 km
Série 700
Propulsion : deux moteurs CFM56-7
Envergure : 35,8 m
Longueur : 33,6 m
Série 800
Propulsion : deux moteurs CFM56-7B
Envergure : 35,8 m
Longueur : 39,5 m
Demeurez en contact
Connect with WestJet at:
Rendez-vous au :
facebook.com/westjet
twitter.com/westjet
youtube.com/westjet
facebook.com/westjet
twitter.com/westjet
youtube.com/westjet
Owner’s corner
Rubrique du proprio
Our care-antee advertisements feature smiling WestJetters
from across our business sharing their personal pledges – or
care-antees – to your guest experience. The WestJet owners
appearing in our ads include:
Notre récente campagne publicitaire met en vedette des
WestJetters de tous les coins de la compagnie. Ces WestJetters
partagent leur promesse individuelle – leur garantie qui tient – en
ce qui a trait à votre expérience-invité. Voici les WestJetters qui
apparaissent dans nos pubs :
Twin sisters Ana Paola and Ana Michelle spread the WestJet
love in Vancouver as Customer Service Agents.
Les jumelles Ana Paola et Ana Michelle répandent l’amour
WestJet sur Vancouver en tant qu’agentes du service à la
clientèle.
Montréal Customer Service Agent Denis enjoys a reputation
as a multi-tasker extraordinaire.
Comme agent du service à la clientèle à Montréal, Denis est
un adepte invétéré lorsqu’il vient le temps de multiplier les
tâches.
You’re invited to view these WestJetters’ care-antees – along
with the video pledges of a few hundred of their fellow WestJet
owners – on youtube.com/westjet.
If you have feedback that you’d like to share with WestJet
owners, please visit westjet.com > The experience > Share
your experience.
Nous vous invitons à regarder les garanties qui
tiennent de ces WestJetters – ainsi que les promesses d’une
centaine d’autres proprios de WestJet –
sur youtube.com/westjet.
Si vous avez des commentaires à communiquer aux proprios
de WestJet, veuillez visiter westjet.com > L’expérience >
Partager votre expérience.
Stay in touch
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