Expedia’s Fall Travel Outlook reveals that as Canadians continue to focus on domestic travel, two traditional top destinations are seeing even greater interest as autumn approaches. Always a popular spot for Canadians looking for a European-style cultural experience closer to home, Montreal ranks as the third-most popular Canadian destination overall, even as it also ranks fifth on the list of trending locations, with a 45% increase in searches over the same period in 2025. Meanwhile, Vancouver sits second overall among all Canadian destinations, while jumping up to sixth on the trending list, with a 40% YoY search increase. “Canadians are continuing to favour domestic travel over international trips, and the Fall Travel Outlook indicates Read more
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Barbados is celebrating its 60th anniversary as an independent nation. I first visited in 2009 or so, and have been at least four or five times since. It’s one of my fave places in the world; beautiful and safe and relaxed, but with many elegant places to stay. This list is mostly about food and drinks, so here’s a link to a story I wrote after a great food tour of the island a few years ago. Barbados Food & Rum Festival – One of the Caribbean’s premier culinary festivals brings together renowned local and international chefs each year. Meet Award-Winning Read more
A new list of the top cities in the world for international travelers from the U.S. gives the inside edge to Portugal, with Spain coming in second. Coming in at number one (a tie, actually) were Lisbon, and Porto, Portugal. I haven’t had the pleasure of visiting Porto, but I love Lisbon, which has fabulous food and great neighbourhoods to explore, including the vibrant Aflama district. There also are great beaches. Spain had two cities in the top 10; Madrid and Seville. Sadly, I haven’t been to either. The authors created a list of 40 major cities around the world, Read more
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
Italy has emerged as the top foreign destination for U.S. travelers, with Canada in second place. IMG (International Medical Group) has released the results of its 6th annual Travel Outlook Survey, which gathered 1,000+ responses from U.S.-based IMG customers about their 2026 travel plans. International and Domestic Travel Plans This year’s results show continued demand for travel in 2026, with high interest in both international and domestic trips. • 93% of respondents plan to travel internationally • 38% of international travelers plan to take three or more trips • 88% of respondents plan to travel domestically – a 3% Read more
