Lynx Air took to the skies one year ago, and the Calgary-based airline is celebrating with daily deals and a contest for Canadians to win free flights for a year. Two grand prize winners will each win one roundtrip per month for 12 months to fly anywhere on Lynx’s North American network. Five additional winners will each receive one return flight to anywhere on Lynx’s network. The contest runs from Tuesday, April 4, 2023, until 8:00 pm MDT on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Winners will be drawn on April 12, 2023, and contacted via email. After launching one year Read more
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With the Toronto Blue Jays set to play their first home game next week at the Rogers Centre, the Toronto Marriott City Centre is proud to unveil this season’s unique and amazing amenities from its enviable location; the only hotel in North America located inside a major league stadium. With unparalleled views of the ballpark, the Toronto Marriott City Centre offers an unmatched experience for baseball fans and those looking to enjoy Toronto’s best attractions. The hotel’s unique offerings include in-stadium open-air Skyboxes that can accommodate 25-30 guests, including 18 seated; exceptional “in action” field-view rooms and suites so guests Read more
My travel notebook today touches on a major anniversary for a big-time Hollywood studio, a potential WestJet pilots strike vote and a call for more tourism workers in Canada. I also have some thoughts about whether popular places such as Niagara Falls should be called “tourist traps.” THAT’S NOT ALL FOLKS: WARNER BROS. CELEBRATES A HUNDRED YEARS The studio that brought us Bugs Bunny, Casablanca, Batman, Friends, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, The Wizard of Oz and Big Bang Theory is celebrating a special anniversary TODAY. It was on April 4, 1923 that a group of four brothers, Harry, Albert, Read more
A recent 2023 Blue Cross Travel Study found that 90% of Ontario residents said they want to take a vacation this year. However, the survey also indicated that nine in ten Ontarians also experience some form of stress while travelling. Here are some key findings: 71% of Ontarians said they experience stress while travelling for leisure and 83% said they experience stress while travelling for business. Asked what causes stress while travelling, 42% said high costs, while 33% cited cancelled or changed flights and 32% said lost or stolen bags. Safety and security was mentioned by 30%. More than one Read more
Earth Day (April 22) is only a few weeks away, but the cost-of-living crisis is making it that much harder for Canadians to reduce their carbon footprint while travelling. In fact, according to a survey from Mckinsey, “travelers continue to prioritize price and connections over sustainability in booking decisions”. For Canadians who want to travel, but don’t have the means to book the eco-conscious flights and hotels, frequent guests of IHG Hotels & Resorts are offering tips on affordable and simple changes you can make to reduce your carbon footprint when travelling. Use public transportation – If you’re visiting a Read more
