{"id":7382,"date":"2020-05-20T17:00:02","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T17:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/top-10-most-searched-destinations-for-canadian-travellers\/"},"modified":"2020-05-20T17:00:02","modified_gmt":"2020-05-20T17:00:02","slug":"top-10-most-searched-destinations-for-canadian-travellers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/stories\/top-10-most-searched-destinations-for-canadian-travellers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Most-Searched Destinations for Canadian Travellers"},"content":{"rendered":"

With travel being restricted due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the period of staying home increases, the thirst for travel is on the rise. According to Expedia search data, Canadians are interested in both domestic and international destinations, however, as international borders open at different times, exploring our own backyard and travelling domestically first will be highly likely.<\/p>\n

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Top 10 most-searched destinations based on lodging<\/b>: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Domestic<\/strong><\/td>\nInternational<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Banff, AB<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Toronto, ON<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vancouver, BC<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Okanagan Valley, BC<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Niagara Falls, ON<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Montreal, QC<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Quebec City, QC<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Laurentians, QC<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Whistler, BC<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 Georgian Bay, ON<\/td>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Las Vegas<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Playa del Carmen<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cancun<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Orlando<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maui<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oahu<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Isla Mujeres<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Puerto Vallarta<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New York<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 Orange County<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Domestically, Expedia hotel search data shows interest in destinations that both offer access to the outdoors, as well as popular Canadian cities. Destinations like Banff, The Laurentians in Quebec, Whistler and Georgian Bay in Ontario, are all situated within driving distance of larger Canadian cities, but offer access to a bit more space.\u00a0 This could be an indication of Canadians seeking a vacation that offers tons of activities, both indoor and outdoor, and shows that for now at least curious travellers haven\u2019t ruled out visiting a bigger city.<\/p>\n

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For those looking further to international destinations, the overarching theme seems to be relaxation and beach time, with Mexico and Hawaii dominating the list; however, interestingly, Las Vegas ranked as the most searched international destination, one that we see time and time again as a top spot for Canadians, and post COVID-19 doesn\u2019t appear to be any different. And with the timing of the crisis and the weather not yet having warmed up in most parts of the country, it\u2019s not totally surprising to see that a beach vacation is top of mind, with many people dreaming of an escape to warmer weather once safe to do so.<\/p>\n

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Top 10 most-searched destinations for flights<\/strong>:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Domestic<\/strong><\/td>\nInternational<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vancouver<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Calgary<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Toronto<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Halifax<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 St. John\u2019s<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Edmonton<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Montreal<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Victoria<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Winnipeg<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 Kelowna<\/td>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 London<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Paris<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rome<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Athens<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bangkok<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tokyo<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honolulu<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Orlando<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hong Kong<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 Sydney<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Flexible Travel Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whilst travel isn\u2019t possible for most at this time, we want to help travellers feel secure in their choices, especially when they decide to move forward with planning their future trips. So, to give travellers additional peace of mind, below are Expedia\u2019s top tips for planning and booking any travel:<\/p>\n

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  • As a first step, check the latest travel advisories for both Canada. and your intended destination. As the situation continues to change for each country, ensure the destination is accepting international travelers and if there are any quarantine periods still required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Consider booking refundable hotels rather than non-refundable ones. To make it easier for travellers to search for flexible options, Expedia has updated the website so you can filter by hotels that offer free cancellation, so you can have more peace of mind while making plans. Some of these hotels require you to cancel at least 24-48 hours before check-in, ensure to check the details before booking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Remember to check applicable terms and conditions, especially when booking flights. To provide travellers an option that provides them with the most flexibility, Expedia has recently added in a filter where travellers can sort their results to airlines which are waiving any changes fees for future bookings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Over the last couple years, most major airlines rolled out new \u201cbasic economy\u201d or \u201csaver\u201d fares. These fares are cheaper, but they\u2019re also a lot more restrictive and generally do not permit any changes or cancellation. Expedia wants to make sure travellers book the fare that has the best value for them, so we\u2019ve made updates to the site in recent months to call out what is and what is not <\/em>included in each fare throughout the booking process. Before checking out, travellers can easily compare fares and see what makes the most sense for them based on their needs and preferences (screenshot below).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          To stay up to date on the latest travel advisories and Expedia\u2019s policies surrounding COVID-19, please visit https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/service\/#\/articles\/490\/61.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          Note: Data is based on search data on Expedia.ca for the search dates of April 1-30 2020, for the travel dates of July 1 \u2013 December 31, 2020.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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