U.S. News magazine recently came out with a list of the best world destinations for solo travel. To my surprise, Toronto was the only Canadian city on the list of 33 destinations.
I would’ve thought more Canadian cities, which are relatively safe, would make the list. That goes especially for Vancouver, with its natural beauty and great food scene, and Montreal, with its wonderful neighborhoods and French joie de vivre. Shows what I know.
Anyhow, here are the destinations that made the list. California came away with three entries.
A colourful street in Bogota, Colombia. JIM BYERS PHOTO
AIR CANADA SOUTH AMERICA SALE
Whether you’re into cool city vibes or breathtaking mountain highs, you’ll definitely satisfy your taste for adventure in South America. For a limited time, save 15% on all base fares to Bogotá, Santiago and São Paulo. Travel until June 30, 2023.
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I was in Bogota last September and thought it was fantastic.
Air Canada also is offering discounts for flights from Montreal to Martinique Save 15% on all base fares for direct flights from Montreal to Fort-de-France with Air Canada for travel between April 10 and October 31, 2023.
*Offer ends March 29, 2023.
The Rocky Mountaineer’s Rockies to Red Rocks trip in the southwest United States. Photo Courtesy Rocky Mountaineer.
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER U.S. TRIP DISCOUNT
Rocky Mountaineer is offering USD $500 off per couple or $250 per person on new bookings on 2023 departures of its Rockies to the Red Rocks U.S. Southwest itinerary.
Promotion Details:
- Offer: Receive $500 USD (or CAD $700) off per couple or $250 ($350) per person, on qualifying net new bookings on Rockies to the Red Rocks packages.
- Details: The offer is available for any new bookings on travel dates in 2023, on both packages and rail-only.
NOTE: Maximum savings on a Return Journey booking is $500 USD per couple. Value in different currencies are subject to change based on exchange rate at the time of booking. The above amounts are an estimate of value.
Promotion details can be found on Rocky Mountaineer’s web site.
I’ll be taking the Rockies to the Red Rocks journey April 22-24, actually.
Admiring the Bow River and the mountains in Banff, Alberta. JIM BYERS PHOTO
HEY, YOU CRAMPED NEW YORKERS: UPSIZE TO CANADA
Destination Canada has introduced Upsize to Canada, a program offering confined New Yorkers a chance to experience Canada’s wide-open spaces and sprawling natural landscapes. To enter, New Yorkers can simply visit UpsizeToCanada.com and share the square footage of their apartment and a short video of their compact quarters—the smaller, the better—by April 3, 2023. Three lucky winners will receive a custom experience (valued at $5,000 USD) that will include transportation, accommodations, excursions, and more, curated by Canadian travel experts.
Cute idea.
