California remains the top choice for Canadians travelling to the U.S., Visit California officials say. “We’re the number one travel destination in the U.S.,” Andrew Levine of Development Counsellors International, a media relations firm that represents the state, said at a Visit California event in Toronto on Monday, April 4. A January 2022 study found that the likelihood of Canadians visiting the Golden State was up 46.6%. “The engine of travel is restarting,” Levine said. Air Canada and WestJet fly from Canadian cities to California, as does Swoop and Flair. Canada Jetlines is expected to arrive soon, as is Air Read more
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Flair Airlines has announced flights to Tucson, Arizona from five Canadian cities, with introductory fares starting at $99. Service to Tucson begins in November and December from five Canadian airports; Edmonton, Fort McMurray and Lethbridge in Alberta, plus Prince George B.C. and Windsor, Ontario. “Flair Airlines, Canada’s everyday low fare airline, is excited to announce a long-term partnership with Tucson, Arizona to connect underserved Canadian communities with affordable, non-stop, winter flights to sunshine and warmth,” officials said. All flights to Tucson are non-stop and offer a quick and easy way to explore Arizona. There is no shortage of national parks, Read more
Scottsdale, Arizona, a long-time favourite spot for Canadian sun lovers, has brought back its special discount “Loonie Love” program. “Hey, neighbor – we’ve missed you! A lot has changed over the past two years, but Scottsdale’s sun is still shining, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for a warm-weather getaway,” tourism officials said. “To show your loonies a little love, we’ve pulled together special deals and fun experiences that include all the best Scottsdale has to offer – outstanding resorts and spas, championship golf and more outdoor adventures and activities than you can shake a hockey stick at. Read more
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA – Fantastic restaurants. Beaches that stretch on just shy of forever. A great, walkable downtown. Amazing chocolates. A great harbor tour. And a luxurious, family-friendly resort. I grew up in California and spend a good deal of time there. But somehow I’d never spent a night in Huntington Beach until last month. My flight from Toronto to LAX was delayed eight hours, so I pretty much had only one day. But I got a pretty good idea how you could make a great visit work, so here’s my experience. WHERE TO STAY I was able to spend Read more
Cruise vacations are still a favourite choice among Americans, according to new consumer research from the American Automobile Association. Forty-one percent of U.S. residents say they are considering a cruise in the future. Millennials are even more eager, as more than half (52%) say they are ready to take a cruise. AAA Travel booking data shows that cruising is making a strong comeback, with 2022 bookings nearing pre-pandemic levels. Of those Americans who say they are likely to cruise again, 41% cite a better understanding of the risks presented by COVID-19 as influencing their decision. “The cruise industry has done Read more
