Canadians are looking for the usual spots for winter getaways, but Japan is gaining traction, according to a new study by Expedia. The study finds the most searched winter destinations for Canadians are New York City, Cancun, Las Vegas and Punta Cana. Those are followed by three Florida sports: Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Miami, and then Puerto Vallarta and Playa del Carmen in Mexico. Tokyo is tenth on the list. For trending destinations (not most searched, but destinations with the biggest recent increases), the top 10 (along with percentage increase in searches) were Osaka (95%), Tokyo (90), Kyoto Read more
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World’sBestCities.com has unveiled its list of, well, the world’s top cities. To no one’s surprise, London, New York and Paris take the podium spots, followed by Tokyo and Singapore. Rounding out the top 10 were Rome, Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin and Sydney. That’s six European cities in the top 10, which tells you something. In fact, I count 28 European cities in the top 100. The website says they considered a variety of factors, both the “performance and perception of cities around the world. I can’t say I fully understand the methodology, but I think they’ve missed the mark on a Read more
City Pass Inc., the trusted leader in discounted admission tickets to the most famous attractions in North America, announces the launch of its new Los Angeles CityPASS program. With unparalleled savings of up to 48% off combined regular admission, this ticket offers access to Tinseltown’s most iconic entertainment and cultural landmarks. With one streamlined and convenient purchase, Los Angeles CityPASS tickets allow travelers to create custom itineraries based on the attractions they wish to see. Visitors can choose from two of Hollywood’s most sought-after attractions: Universal Studios Hollywood OR Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. Or they can choose BOTH for the ultimate behind-the-scenes access to the magic of moviemaking. Read more
Canadian travellers are looking for information for places such as the Turks and Caicos, Peru, Portugal and San Antonio. They’re also looking for deals, sports and art-oriented trips, celestial travel and a taste of cowboy culture. Leading global travel app Skyscanner today unveiled its annual travel trends report, revealing deep insights into Canadian traveller behaviour and spending for the coming year. Using proprietary data, a specially commissioned survey of more than 18,000 travellers and trusted industry insights, Skyscanner’s Travel Trends report reveals all you need to know about travel for Canadians in 2025 – from the top 10 trending and best value destinations to Read more
The U.S. Transportation Safety Administration says its preparing for a record Labor Day travel period. And the American Automobile Association says Labor Day bookings for this year are up 9% from 2023, while prices are down about 2%. That makes this a great time to plan your Labor Day weekend getaway in great destinations around the U.S. Here are some of my favourites. FORT MYERS, FLORIDA Fort Myers has a walkable downtown with fine outdoor dining, art galleries and boutique shops. Captiva and Sanibel islands are famous for collecting seashells. Don’t miss a boat ride to Cabbage Key, where the Read more
