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
What Virgin Voyages’ Expanded Status Match Means for Travellers
Virgin Voyages is opening the door for millions of travellers to bring their airline, hotel or cruise loyalty perks with them on a first sailing. Virgin Voyages has expanded its status match program, allowing travellers with existing elite status from a wide range of airlines, hotels and even other cruise lines to unlock onboard perks, without having sailed with Virgin
AIRE Ancient Baths Just Opened in Toronto
The candlelit circuit of thermal pools offers a welcome antidote to the city’s winter chill and mid-season blues. If there’s one thing Canadian winters are good at, it’s reminding you how tense your shoulders can get. Short days, icy sidewalks, endless layers. Enter AIRE Ancient Baths, the international wellness brand that has just opened its first Canadian location in Toronto,
Stopover in Copenhagen: A Design-Lover’s Guide to Denmark’s Creative Capital
Where to eat, stay and explore in the UNESCO Architecture Capital of the World. By Phil Birnbaum From the moment you land, Copenhagen’s devotion to design is on full display. Even the airport is outfitted with iconic pieces like Hans J. Wegner’s Airport Chair and Thomas Kastholm’s Daybed. From there, a quick 20-minute train ride gets you to Kongens Nytorv,
Porter Airlines is Launching Five New Sun Routes
Just in time for winter getaways, the airline is adding five direct routes from Ottawa to Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica. Winter travellers departing from Ottawa now have more direct options for escaping the cold, thanks to a new slate of nonstop sun routes launching this season. Beginning mid-December, Porter Airlines is rolling out five direct flights from Ottawa
How to Find Flight Deals Using AI
By Reneé Morrison Here’s your sign to try Google’s AI-powered Flight Deals feature. I wasn’t even thinking about planning a mother-daughter getaway to Paris. I was just playing around with flight searches. I had opened Google Flights and decided to test out its AI Flight Deals feature to see the most heavily discounted nonstop flights from Montreal during the upcoming
Found: The Perfect Gift for Travellers
A new flexible hotel voucher is making the case for giving experiences over things. If you’ve ever tried to buy a gift for someone who already owns everything they want — or insists they don’t want anything at all — you know the struggle. This year, one idea is quietly gaining traction among frequent travellers and minimalists alike: a single
This Iconic Okavango Lodge Just Reopened its Doors
Baines’ Lodge has reopened after a complete rebuild, with just six suites and front-row access to Botswana’s most spectacular wetland. Botswana’s Okavango Delta has no shortage of remarkable safari stays, but one of its most intimate lodges has just re-entered the scene with a striking new identity. Baines’ Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary property, has reopened following a complete rebuild, taking
Contiki Unveils Key Travel Trends for Canadian Gen Z and Millennials
The tour operator’s annual “Voice of a Generation” survey reveals how Gen Z and Millennials plan to explore the world next year. Every November, Contiki takes the temperature of the next wave of travellers, asking thousands of Canadians aged 18 to 35 what’s actually shaping their plans for the year ahead. The 2025 edition of the Voice of a Generation
The Best Hotels for a Christmas Escape
Whether you want a tree waiting in your suite, a Christmas morning spent snorkelling with sea turtles, or a fireside feast in Bavaria, there’s a perfect December escape calling your name. For some, the perfect Christmas morning smells like pine trees and cinnamon rolls. For others, it smells like sunscreen and a piña colada. If the idea of swapping snow
Guatemala by Design
From Antigua to Lake Atitlán, Guatemala reveals a balance of raw beauty and refined details. By Renée Morrison Stepping into Villa Bokéh in Antigua Guatemala feels like slipping into a secret garden. It’s just minutes from the bustling cobblestoned streets of the town centre, but past the unassuming entry gates lies a six-acre haven. With views of the twin volcanoes