It’s officially spring as of 11:06 p.m. Eastern Time today, a time for new beginnings and new travel destinations. With that in mind, here are some of my fave places from the last few years that would make for a nice spring visit. QUIET CARIBBEAN Bequia, pronounced Beckway, this is a fabulous, laid-back Caribbean island that’s part of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It’s about a one-hour ferry ride from Kingstown, St. Vincent, and a pretty ride at that. The Bequia Beach Hotel is a superb place to rest your head. SINGAPORE SHINES This Asian city is a terrific destination, Read more
Europe
We were only a few hours into our first day in Rome when it hit me. And we may never travel the same way again. I’m on the road maybe three months a year, but 99.9% of the time my out-of-town stays take place at a hotel. Most are terrific, with comfortable beds, nice amenities and more. But a hotel isn’t made to make you feel like a local. So, when my wife and I recently decided to stay a couple of extra days in Rome prior to a cruise on the MSC World Europa, we opted to get a Read more
Americans Love Italy, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Ireland: A State by State Analysis Americans in 10 U.S. states put Italy at the top of their travel list. But Californians love Hawaii. And Indiana folks love Ireland. New research has revealed the most searched travel destination in each American state. The research, conducted by travel information site Places To Travel, analyzed Google Trends data to establish the top vacation destinations of each state throughout the nation. The analysis revealed that Italy was the most popular travel destination in 10 states, including New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Arizona. I just returned from Read more
School spring breaks are a hop and a skip away and travel leader Booking.com has compiled data on where Canadian families and students are planning to go. A few common destinations that appear to be popular across the country this spring break season are Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Playa Del Carmen in Mexico, Punta Cana in Dominican Republic, and our own Toronto, Canada. Tropical beaches are to be expected. A full 43 per cent of Canadian travellers are interested in water-centric vacations in 2024, with three quarters (76%) agree that being close to water instantly makes them feel more relaxed, as reported by Read more
Porter Airlines is celebrating the inauguration of daily roundtrip flights between Toronto Pearson Airport and Las Vegas Airport today. Passengers begin their trip in style with Porter’s elevated in-flight experience, which includes complimentary beer and wine served in real glassware, free premium snacks, and free WiFi, available to all travellers. Everyone can stream their favourite content or access Porter’s inflight entertainment portal on their personal devices. The route is operated by the Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, featuring a 132-seat, all-economy, two-by-two configuration. There are no middle seats on any Porter flight. Fresh, healthy meals, pre-mixed cocktails and additional snack options are also Read more
