Skyscanner has a new look at great travel hacks that are bound to save you money on your next great trip. They also have information on the cheapest destinations in May for Canadian travellers, including Ireland. Japan and Greece. Hack #1: Best Time to Book Flights Save big on airfare this month! Skyscanner data shows the best time to book flights for May: This handy tool will tell Canadians when the best time is to book flights for travel to May hotspots in Ireland, like Dublin and Cork. Travellers travelling from Toronto to Dublin in May typically see the biggest savings when Read more
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MSN has posted a pretty good list of the world’s top cultural destinations for 2026. There’s always room to quibble with most “best of” lists, as they’re generally based on someone’s personal experience or preferences. I’m sure people look at some of mine and think, ‘Dude, WHAT are you thinking?” Anyhow, this latest MSN cultural list seems pretty good to me. Here are their top 10 choices for this year, with a short excerpt from their comments, And, for places I’ve visited, some of my own thoughts. SINGAPORE “Modern yet deeply rooted in tradition, Singapore offers a mix of cultures Read more
Great Caribbean hotels in Jamaica, Bahamas, Saint Lucia and more. A look at new Hilton hotels in Greece, London, California and more. And a look at new cruise ships from Norwegian Cruise Line, Explora and Royal Caribbean. SIX GREAT CARIBBEAN HOTELS AND RESORTS I’ve been lucky enough to visit a couple of dozen islands in the Caribbean. Here are some of my fave hotels in the region. THE CRANE, BARBADOS Established in 1887, this is considered the oldest, continuously run hotel in the entire Caribbean. It’s a posh but not over the top property on the quiet, southeast coast of Read more
Shoulder season is here; that time between the big winter getaway and the much-loved summer vacation. It’s a time of year when crowds are still down in a lot of popular spots in the world (hello, Europe and Australia, as well as Canada and many parts of the U.S.), and when prices are often better than during peak season. On top of that, there are some great places in the world where North American dollars can really help you save money. With both of those factors in mind, here are some great places where both Canadian and American travellers can Read more
It’s been a rough go for Hawaii of late. Visits from Canada are down, and they’ve struggled to regain their once super-strong Japanese market. There’s also, of course, the devastating fire that destroyed most of the lovely, funky town of Lahaina. Maui in 2023. On top of all that, the state suffered a series of devastating rainstorms over the past couple weeks when a Kona low, an unusual low-pressure weather system, parked itself over the island for days on end. There was some damage to roads and infrastructure, but I’m happy to report that the skies are sunny again and Read more
