As the world’s fastest growing travel subset, solo travel is one of the most popular ways for people to book trips today. Many choose to travel alone for the flexibility, autonomy or simple convenience. After all, you can’t back out …
Here at Expedia.ca, we know that the moment winter comes, many of us head south to escape Jack Frost and the bitter cold that comes with the changing seasons. We also know that Canadians take pride in their unofficial national …
We live in stressful times. Holidays are essential! Work, family, and social responsibilities, maintaining your home, caring for your pets… there are countless demands on our lives. Holidays offer a break from all of them. They offer a break from …
Mexico is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Canadians, and it’s no wonder —it offers something for everyone. However, with all of those wonderful choices, it can be difficult to select the destination for your next trip. Perhaps …
A traditional Canadian Christmas has its charm — the cold winter nights for snuggling by a fire, the beautiful twinkling lights in the early darkness, and the crisp smell of that decorated evergreen tree – make it a favourite time …
More and more Canadians are choosing to spend their Christmas break down south – and frankly, who can blame them? Between the overeating, the ludicrous Christmas sweaters and the freezing weather, it’s no wonder so many sunlight-deprived Canucks opt or a carefree, warm …
Two great Mexico destinations. Both with endless beaches and shimmering ocean water and romantic resorts. Yet Cancun and Cabo San Lucas also are quite different, with different feels and vastly different geography and attractions. Which one is right for you? …
Ah, the Riviera Maya! Most Canadians dream of this tropical coastline of Mexico as a retreat from the long, dark, cold days of winter. However it is just as tempting in the off-season and significantly more affordable. The off-season on the Riviera Maya runs from …
Your favourite vacation spot just became easier to reach. Expedia.ca has launched its new Expedia+ points program, and it’s a great way to make that next holiday more affordable. With Expedia+, you earn points for booking flights, hotels and activities …
I have a confession to make: I like all-inclusives! It may come as a bit of a shock considering I travel most of the year and almost all of these trips are organized independently. However, when I want a week …
While Cancun is mostly famous for its idyllic beaches and fancy resorts, the Yucatan peninsula offers plenty of activities that have nothing to do with sunbathing and relaxing by the pool. Cenotes Because of its swiss cheese-like limestone landscape, the Yucatan peninsula …
If there’s one thing that can be said about us Canadians it’s that we know winter. Whether you’re the type who embraces it or the kind who raises their mittens in surrender, the fact remains. It stands to reason then, …
It may be bordered by two vast bodies of water and it may boast the warm climate that residents of the Northern hemisphere so often long for, but Costa Rica’s real draw has nothing to do with its looks, and rather what …
How to choose the best all-inclusive for you The great thing about an all-inclusive property is that you aren’t constantly wondering how much everything will cost. Instead, you’re free to spend your time doing the very thing you went on …
The results of our 2014 holi-data survey are in and while one in two Canadians find the holiday season stressful, an overwhelming 71 per cent agree that a vacation would help relieve stress associated with the holiday season. Travel is …
For many people, the first foreign vacation is to one of the gorgeous countries just south of the United States. Mexico is often the most popular non-domestic destination for vacationers due to popularity, accessibility, and the short flight time. These ‘things to remember …
A trip to the Riviera Maya can be an unforgettable experience with golden sunshine, wild nightlife, stunning beaches, and plenty of culture. You might spend weeks dieting to look great in your bikini during your Mexican getaway, but be prepared …
Mexico’s Playa del Carmen is positively sizzling with heat, and no, we’re not talking about the sun’s rays. It’s hard to find a sexier place for a honeymoon or romantic getaway. You can spend your nights dancing seductively against each …
As a parent, those hazy days of body shots and flashing beads may be over, but you can still expect plenty of bottles on your Cancun vacation—baby bottles, at least. Mexico may be better known for its spring break antics, …
When you don’t know if it’s the bass or your heart vibrating in your chest, if it’s your friend or a hot stranger dancing next to you, if it’s daylight or just the fuzz of the club’s multi-coloured lights glimmering …
Cancun. Nightlife. The words go together like tequila and lime. If you spend your vacation lounging on the beach all day and soaking in the hotel hot tub every evening, you’re missing a whole reason people go to Cancun in …
Ah, Mexican beaches…home of wild spring breaks and crazy summer holidays. For years they’ve been the setting for great vacation stories to share with friends–though maybe not grandma. Acapulco and Cancun are still major tourist destinations in Mexico, but Puerto …
If you’re someone who loves the quickening of your pulse, the thrum of your heartbeat in your ears, and the hairs on the back of your neck perking up from a sense of danger and a hint of adventure, then …
Toss aside the itinerary, skip the tour buses, and keep your ears, eyes, and options open. The best way to explore sunny Playa del Carmen is to see the city through the eyes of its local inhabitants. Playa del Carmen, …
It’s the end of another busy day of sand-and-sea adventures, but there’s time for the family to take one last stroll along the boardwalk before the sun slips over the horizon. The promenade is at its busiest during this time …
“Three, two, one!” the captain counts down as you sit on the ledge, eager to lean back and fall into the deep blue sea. Your fellow passengers eagerly watch with their goggles on and life vests strapped tight, more than …
