This year, Canadians are looking beyond the usual beach resorts by basking in the beauty of stunning landscapes and immersing themselves in new communities. According to data from KAYAK, interest in travel to Africa and Central America is soaring, with jumps of 17% and 12% respectively, compared to last year – a clear sign that long-haul, experience-driven getaways are on the rise. Planning a getaway on a budget? We have good news! Average airfare is down compared to last year (down 4%), with popular destinations like St. Maarten, Martinique, and Cabo San Lucas down more than 20%. And for Canadians Read more
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Travelzoo has a nice sale on Air New Zealand flights from Canada to New Zealand and to Australia. Until today (Dec. 3, 2024) at midnight, take advantage of reduced Air New Zealand fares from Vancouver. Nonstop roundtrip flights to Auckland are $1395 CAD. The sale also lets you fly to other cities in New Zealand from $99. You’ll have 18 destinations to choose from, including Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown. Travel on select dates from April–October. Air New Zealand is the only carrier offering nonstop service during this period. Travelzoo said the price saves over $600 compared to what they usually see Read more
There was fresh, tender kampachi sashimi, and perfect East Coast scallops on the shell with mornay and gremolata. There was mushroom bibimbap and galbi that was bursting with umami flavour, honey crullers to die for, and delectable craft cocktails. Air Canada last night (Nov. 4) staged a fabulously tasty party at a fine event space in downtown Toronto to announce its 2024 Top 10 Best New Restaurants in Canada. All ten finalists brought one or two of their finest dishes for the media and general public to nibble on. It would’ve taken 10 reservations and a lot of Air Canada Read more
Marriott Bonvoy is taking fans to Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour when it lights up select cities across Europe and North America in 2024. Trips to to see three shows in three countries are available from Marriott Bonvoy, with tickets, flights and hotels provided by Marriott Bonvoy. As a touring sponsor of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour in select cities, Marriott Bonvoy will offer an opportunity to attend the show of a lifetime with tickets to over 30 performances across Europe and North America. Inspired by the singular experience Taylor Swift created and the countless fans who have Read more
Sports travel has become big business around the world, and Canadians are doing their part. We’re also seeing a good deal of Canadian interest in visiting the U.S. A report released today by Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo finds that almost half (42%) of Canadian sports fans were more likely to travel and see a game on the road rather than attending a game at home or in their closest sports city1. The Sports Travel Road Game Report also found that the average fan takes approximately three sports trips per year, and that 80% of fans are looking to take either Read more