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Canadians' holiday travel pet peeves

Canadians love to travel, especially around the holidays, but we hate rush-hour at the airport and we hate paying unexpected fees.

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Top 10 Canadian places featured on Instagram [Photos]

Instagram recently revealed its list of the top places in Canada featured in Instagram photos this year. Given the size of the population (and some of the events going on this year), it’s not...

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Canada tops hot spot list for travel in 2017 [Photos]

It’s not quite unanimous, but travel experts around the world agree Canada is a place to be in 2017.

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Canada a friendly place for travellers, says survey

As if mountains and Mounties and our 150th birthday party next year weren’t enough, now the world A survey from Booking.com finds that Australia is the only country in the world with a reputation for...

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Great Boxing Week travel deals

It's a great week for Canadians to book great trips within Canada and around the world.

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The best ways to celebrate Montreal's 375th anniversary [Photos]

Montreal knows how to party in any year. Give them an anniversary such as their 375th birthday this year and the volume gets cranked up even higher. Here are ten things to check out in one of the...

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7 best U.S. destinations to visit on a budget [Photos]

The loonie remains in the doldrums. But winter’s getting you down and you’re dying to hit your favourite U.S. getaway spot. Lucky for us, there are still some great American destinations that aren’t...

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Get a taste of the glitz and glam of Los Angeles [Photos]

LOS ANGELES – I’ve been given a tough assignment by the tourism folks in Los Angeles; tour the city and eat at places that even A-list celebs have trouble getting into. Sip a glass of wine or two with...

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U.S., Europe, Caribbean top destinations for Canadians

Canadians love family trips and holidays at the beach. They also want to see more of Canada, the U.S. and Australia.

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6 places you should visit for Canada's 150th anniversary

Canada is a happening place this year as we celebrate our 150th anniversary. But there are also lots of cool spots in this country that don’t always get the attention they deserve. Here’s a look at...

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Out of this world relaxation in Jupiter, Fla. [Photos]

JUPITER, FLORIDA - I’ve seen plenty of turtles in my day. But this is the first time I’ve raced one.

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Tom Hanks, Jennifer Aniston top list of celebrities Canadians dream of...

Canadians would most like to vacation with Tom Hanks and Jennifer Aniston. And we’d love to spend time with them in New York City.

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Along the Dumpling Trail in Richmond, B.C. [Photos]

RICHMOND, B.C. – It’s almost 10:45 a.m. when we pull into a non-descript, covered parking lot in the centre of town. Our goal is get to HK B.B.Q. Master before the usual 11 a.m. line up for what many...

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Blue Jays spring training the perfect time to visit Dunedin, Fla.

DUNEDIN, Fla., -- You might know that the Blue Jays play their spring training games in this town north of St. Petersburg, and that the team’s pitchers and catchers reported for duty this week. The...

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Six March Break trips fit for a celebrity

You’re dying for some time off at March Break; perhaps the beach or maybe a city or ski trip. But you also hope to run into a celebrity or two for that selfie that will make your friends crazy. Here...

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5 things to do under $50 in Vancouver

VANCOUVER – Like any big city, Canada’s west coast hub can be a little on the expensive side. But also like any big city, there are plenty of affordable things to see and do. Here’s a look at five...

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Dominica a hidden Caribbean gem

I don’t like arriving at night in a place I’ve never been. I like to get my bearings and to suss a place out when I land someplace new, and that’s hard to do in the dark.

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6 things to do in San Diego

SAN DIEGO – Perhaps the most perfect weather in the world. Fantastic beaches. And a world-renowned zoo. Most folks conjure up those images when they think of this city perched in the far southwest...

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6 must-see European destinations this summer

With its great cities, rich museums and small, hilltop towns, Europe will always hold an allure for Canadians. But it can be expensive given our suffering loonie. It also can get mighty crowded in...

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4 reasons to visit Orlando that have nothing to do with theme parks

ORLANDO – Stephanie Gray could’ve moved to any number of American cities that already register high on the hipster meter. Instead, after living in New Zealand and Australia for several years, the...

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