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With over 2 million lakes in our big beautiful backyard, it isn’t difficult to find a shoreline to camp on, a lake to cruise on, or a beach for a bonfire. We’re pretty lucky to have not one but several …

WORLD’S COLLIDE: BOATING & TRAVEL! It seems that boaters and jet-setters are after a lot of the same things – adventure, relaxation, lakes, oceans and just an awesome time with family and friends! So, we couldn’t think of a better …

Key West is a city that has the distinction of being the southernmost point in Florida, lying roughly 145 km north of Cuba. It is a place famed for its laid-back lifestyle, pastel coloured homes, and famous residents – all qualities that …

If you’re looking for the perfect destination to plan a road trip, I’m going to suggest you put Ireland at the very top of your list. I recently spent a week driving the circumference of the island, and it was …

Heading to Vegas doesn’t mean you can’t take your family along. In fact, Las Vegas is much more family friendly than many believe. From great shows to take in, to shopping and fun kids parks it is actually a great …

The trouble with family vacations is that most families don’t have three people who are exactly alike in interests. You might have an adventure seeker, a mellow fellow, an adrenaline junkie and more in your small crew and planning a …

Luxembourg is a country that often gets overlooked due to its size, however, that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in sights! I recently had the chance to spend a few days exploring the capital, Luxembourg City, and what I discovered was …

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 …

If your idea of a road trip is the time it takes you to drive to the grocery store and back, it’s time to change your tune.  Road trips should be long, drawn out affairs that make the most of …

Here at Expedia Canada, we love exploring new places—especially if it involves food. We recently teamed up with Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance to take us on the ultimate Ontario foodie road trip, and we were more than impressed. What’s better …

Welcome to part three of our Women’s World Cup series! For the first time ever, Canada is hosting the event, and it’s been nothing but high intensity since the first kick. The sweat, the strain, the deft dodges, the confident …

Welcome to part two of our Women’s World Cup series! For the first time ever, Canada is hosting the event, and it’s been nothing but high intensity since the first kick. The sweat, the strain, the deft dodges, the confident …

Hawaii is always a good idea and when it comes to family adventures and  Maui is the spot that many will choose. A mix of laid back charm and active adventure, one week in Maui holds the potential for memory-making …

Welcome to part one of our Women’s World Cup series! For the first time ever, Canada is hosting the event, and it’s been nothing but high intensity since the first kick. The sweat, the strain, the deft dodges, the confident …

We Canadians are a sun and sand loving bunch. Who can blame us? With winters that feel like they last long beyond their welcome and cold weather that often makes random surprise appearances in the middle of spring, it’s no …

Some cafes have croissants, some have double-shot caramel macchiatos, and some have, well, owls. If you’ve always wanted feathers floating around as you shake cinnamon into your coffee, there are definitely a few wacky coffee shops out there for you. …

With Canada being such a young nation on the world stage, the number of home grown dishes available here make for quite the short list. Most meals made at home or eaten out in restaurants are borrowed from our American …

Hidden, artsy hideaways. Opulent luxury spots. And family retreats, too. Sun-seekers who wish for a great summer holiday in Jamaica have tons of hotel choices, with something for every type of traveler. Here’s a look at a few personal favourites. …

It’s time to pick up your balls and head to the diamond: Baseball season is here. There’s little doubt you already have a favourite team you would travel with to the ends of the earth (also called Florida). This spring, …

San Diego gets a bad rap for being a pricey city. If you’re renting a house or buying gas here, sure—it is. But if you’re just in town for some sweet margaritas and a good time, it’s 100% possible to …

The aroma of taffy wafts through the air as hot sand lightly bites the pads of your feet. You’re at the boardwalk—or you should be once the sunrays begin to roast the weekends. Instead of going to your usual stand-bys …

Winter tends to be a time when people like to stay indoors, watch movies, and perhaps warm up by the fireplace, however, this couldn’t be any further from the truth in Quebec City! This is one place where people embrace …

When it comes to travel, the road trip is having a comeback year. Between cheaper gas prices and increased luggage fees, throwing the kids in the car for a quick weekend (or week-long) getaway has never seemed more appealing. Road …

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 …

The wind may be blowing and the temperatures may be dropping, but in Toronto there’s plenty of reason to go outside. This city doesn’t slow down during the winter months, and here are some events to prove it. So bundle …

Thailand is known for its beaches, but when you have 3,200 kilometres of coastline to choose from, it can be hard to settle on just one stretch of sandy shore. So where do you find the best beach in Thailand? …

Hong Kong can be one of the most exciting cities in the world, but there may be days when you want to trade the towering skyscrapers for a bit of nature. For those days when all you’re craving is some fresh …

We all have great memories of family vacations as children, and now it is time for us to create those very same memories with our own children. A vacation with kids in tow can present some complications, but these Packing …

How to enjoy a Whistler Winter (even if you don’t like the cold) There are people who jump up on a snowy, winter morning look out the window and start to plan the myriad of ways they can get out …

Before you head to a new city, there will be at least a few places that are absolute must-sees before doing any research. Likely because you hear about them time and again, and from many sources. When we first travelled to San Francisco, …

Negril, Jamaica Expedia.com Viewfinder Image Library Image courtesy of Tourism Media Headed to the tropical paradise of Jamaica? Leave without sampling these five island staples and you’ll be hard-pressed to convince anyone you actually went. Hot sun, white sand and …

City of Brotherly Love has Something for Every Family Member What I love most about Philadelphia is that it’s a city built on options. Want a greasy diner-esque meal? No problem. A sit down gourmet experience? You can find that …

Do you know what a Hufflepuff is? What the accio charm does? Where the Hogwarts Express leaves from King’s Cross Station? Of course you do! “Harry Potter” nerds know it all when it comes to seven books and eight movies …

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, …

There are plenty of reasons to visit La Romana. Sun, gorgeous beaches, amazing nightlife, and incredible hotels are just a few of the things on that list. Let’s be honest, though–one of the biggest reasons to pick La Romana is …

While other Mexican beach destinations lure in tourists with drinking and nightlife, Ixtapa appeals to different, more adventurous thrill-seekers. Who needs lounging in a beach chair all day when you can get your adrenaline pumping with a trip into the …