The Road Less Travelled in Jordan
This candle-lit ecolodge on the edge of the Dana Biosphere Reserve is designed with purpose. By Ann Ruppenstein There are two main ways to reach Feynan Ecolodge—the easy way and the challenging way—and, to borrow from Frost, I stood contemplating the road not taken. After traversing uneven terrain, scrambling over boulders, wading through a stream, and even using my guide’s
A New Chapter for Indigenous Tourism in Canada
A five-year partnership between Intrepid Travel and the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada signals a shift toward more meaningful, Indigenous-led travel experiences nationwide. Travel is changing. More travellers are looking beyond scenery and sightseeing, seeking experiences that offer cultural depth, context, and genuine connection. In Canada, that shift is helping Indigenous tourism move into a new phase — one defined
The Shangri-La Toronto has the Perfect Valentine’s Day Package
It’s been a long winter. Here’s your sign to treat yourself (and a loved one) to a candlelit Italian dinner and an indulgent overnight stay at Shangri-La Toronto. This year, Shangri-La Toronto is offering a polished but unfussy way to celebrate Valentine’s Day right in the city. The hotel’s curated experiences are designed to feel intimate and unrushed — ideal
Brazil Just Launched a New Multi-City Air Pass for International Travellers
The new Azul Brazil Air Pass allows visitors to explore multiple regions of the country under a single fare, making complex itineraries far easier to plan. Brazil’s size has always been part of its allure — and its challenge. With rainforests, beaches, wetlands, and megacities spread across a continent-sized country, travellers have often had to choose just one slice of
Discover Timeless Havana with WestJet Vacations
In Cuba’s capital, colonial grandeur meets contemporary sophistication—and new direct flights from Toronto make this cultural treasure more accessible than ever. Hemingway House Havana Ernest Hemingway House With its baroque facades, vintage Cadillacs, and the infectious rhythm of salsa spilling from every doorway, Havana feels like stepping into a living museum where time moves to its own beat. This UNESCO
Checking In: Hotel Playa Luxury Cayo Guillermo, Cuba
From overwater bungalows to beachside lobster lunches, this is Cuba done differently. By Mitch McClung Arriving in the dark might not seem ideal, but it’s actually the best way to experience Hotel Playa Luxury Cayo Guillermo. When you wake up, sunlight streams through the windows and the ocean shimmers just outside your door. The resort is only a short drive
Your Wildlife Travel Photos Can Support Biodiversity
Exodus Adventure Travels just announced a partnership with iNaturalist, expanding its global citizen science program. In the early morning light of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, before the heat settles and the birds retreat into the reeds, a traveller raises their phone—not to frame the perfect safari shot, but to log a data point. A dragonfly hovers near the water’s edge. A
A Slow-Travel Guide to Liguria, Italy
Italy’s Riviera reveals its beauty most to those willing to slow down. Here’s a designer’s guide to Liguria’s architecture, cuisine and coastal rituals. Between the French border and La Spezia, Liguria is a postcard of sun-washed villages clinging to the cliffs. Trains rattle along the edge of the Mediterranean, slipping through tunnels, while sea-salted air drifts through open windows. “I
Thinking of the Trip of a Lifetime? Think Thailand
With Air Canada’s year-round service from Vancouver to Bangkok, the journey to the Land of Smiles is as seamless and enjoyable as ever. When the days are short and the air is crisp, few places feel more enticing than Thailand. A land where golden temples meet turquoise waters, where every meal is a revelation, and where the warmth of the
10 Trends Shaping Luxury Travel in 2026, According to the Virtuoso Luxe Trend Report
From crowd-free itineraries to multigenerational adventures, the 2026 Virtuoso Luxe Trend Report reveals how high-end travel is becoming more personal, purposeful, and experience-driven. In an era where luxury means more than fine hotels and first-class flights, the newly released 2026 Virtuoso Luxe Trend Report offers a window into how affluent travellers are planning to explore the world in the year
Kensington’s Top Luxury Travel Destinations for 2026
Ancient civilizations, wild frontiers, and quietly compelling cities are rising to the top as luxury travellers rethink where they want to go in 2026. Kensington has released its list of top trending destinations for 2026, drawing on internal booking data and insights from its global team of destination experts. Here’s a look at the destinations rising to the top –
Escape Winter With These New Canadian Sun Routes
New direct flights are expanding winter escape options across the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. As winter settles in, Canadian travellers have more reasons than ever to look south. Over the past few months — and with a few more routes launching imminently — airlines have rolled out a wave of new sun destinations from Canadian airports, expanding nonstop access