Burden a little lighter this time after my annual visit to the new travel agency holidays fall-winter catalog from Canadian major tour operators.There are missing from the Conquest, which had been closed, and Signature, which has joined with Sunwing Vacations.But there was still an impressive selection sun destination. And I’m not talking about more than Cuba, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, which dominates the winter-run business.

WestJet yesterday announced the launch of a new, seasonal non-stop service between Toronto and Holguin, Cuba. This first flight leaving Toronto Pearson International Airport at 11:45 ET yesterday.

“Holguin include cultural traditions of Cuba, with a calm, relaxed atmosphere,” said Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet Executive Vice President of Strategy and Planning. “We saw an excellent opportunity for WestJet to get tourists out of the Canadian cold this winter, with the service for a truly beautiful part of Cuba.”

The Bahamas’ tourism sector needs to get a shot WestJet Airlines announced Monday when there direct service from Toronto, Canada beginning in November.

At the press conference, Minister of Tourism and Aviation, Senator, Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace asserted his belief in Grand Bahama what is offered.

“I still believe that of all the goals in the world, the one with the greatest potential so far is Grand Bahama Island,” he said. “And I believe that we are on the way to begin to prove that.”

Year so far not good Caribbean resort, but that did not stop the opening of hotels in the region. Here is a Travel Agent’s vote for your clients to the Islands, some are open, someone else on the horizon, reflagged or rebuilt from scratch.

Sandals Great Exuma
Unique sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, is a 18-hole Greg Norman-designed golf

Sandal Emerald Bay, Great Exuma
www.sandals.com
Great Exuma, Bahamas
Opening January 22, 2010.

Who should pitch to: As with all Sandals Resorts, Sandals Emerald Bay is intended for two people falling in love-if they were celebrating their wedding with the signature “Weddingmoon”; enjoying their honeymoon; renew their promise, or just go for a romantic vacation.

Best Rooms: All 190 suites are impressive, but go with Beachfront Villas because of space they offer. But if not the character in your priorities, each room will do. Each room overlooks the ocean beach and all served by butlers trained by the Sandals Resorts company through an exclusive partnership with the Guild of Professional English Butler.