Travel

Travel Editor’s Blog: Airline mixup sends couple to the wrong continent

Couple sent to Dakar, Senegal instead of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Also: TripAdvisor shows the love for Vancouver and a travel deal for Sicily.comments

Travel Deals: Vancouver’s Loden hotel offers a west coast running package

Discounts for runners at a fine British Columbia hotel, plus bargains for Africa and discounts at the Bristol Place hotel in Toronto.comments

Hotel travel: amenities for guests range from rubber duckies to electronic cigarettes

Hotel chains such as Kimpton and the Hard Rock now stock rooms with everything from funky underwear to rubber ducks. comments

Travel Editor’s Blog: A cheeky Holland video, plus record tourism numbers in Florida

The joys of Amsterdam and the Netherlands, plus new tourism records for Florida and the rest of the world. Also: a great deal for a trip to China.comments

Europe Travel: The joys and colours of a Midsummer festival in Stockholm, Sweden

Gather flowers and have a picnic at the colourful Midsummer festival in Stockholm. Be sure to check out Faro and the island of Gotland.comments

Canada Travel: Star readers suggest great places to visit across the country

Readers say you shouldn't miss Jasper, Alberta and the Icefields Parkway. Also mentioned: Haida Gwaii and north of Superior in Ontario.comments

Travel Deals: Ireland, Costa Rica and cruising make for great summer vacation deals

Enjoy the sights of Dublin or Northern Ireland or the beaches of Costa with good deals this time of year. Cruising also offers solid value.comments

Japan Travel: 2 perfect days in magnificent Tokyo

Ancient temples and world-class shopping mix with fabulous food and drinking spots in this world-class city.comments

Florida Travel: Sunshine State reports record visitors for first quarter of 2013

1.5 million Canadians visited Florida in the first three months of the year, part of a record 26 million visits in the first quarter of 2013.comments

Television and Travel: The Office leaves its mark on Scranton, Pennsylvania

TV show The Office had a huge impact on tourism in Scrantoncomments

Travel Editor’s Blog: Peggys Cove and Nova Scotia come to Toronto

Nova Scotia tourism lures Ontario travellers, plus a new Sheraton wine and social hour and a warning about snowbirds paying taxes in the U.S. comments

Travel Deals: Discounts for beautiful Barbados and a sleek hotel in Naples, Florida.

Bargains of the week include Barbados and Naples, Florida, as well as Australia and Fiji.comments

A travel editor’s love letter to Canada

After 32 years in Canada, Jim Byers finds we have a fabulous country, from Bonavista to Vancouver Island. Not to mention Muskoka, Yukon and Quebec.comments

Travel Editor’s Blog: What Canadians want in a hotel this summer and Barbie goes to Florida

Canadians looking to spend this summer, while fans go wild over new Barbie Dream House. Also check our deal of the day for the Dominican Republic.comments

Europe Travel: a guide to fine and affordable food options in Paris

The capital of France has a reputation for being expensive, but you can find lots of outstanding food and drink for reasonable prices.comments

Travel Editor’s Blog: Is a Toronto 2024 Olympic bid in the works?

It's probably North America's turn for the Summer Olympics in 2024, but a U.S. bid would be a formidable foe should Toronto aim for the Games.comments

Cruise Travel: A good time to save on a cruising vacation

Star Travel columnist Pauline Frommer says it's a good time to book that great cruise holiday you've always dreamed of. comments

Proposed law might let Canadian snowbirds spend more time in the U.S.

Proposed law in U.S. might allow Canadians to spend eight months down south instead of six. But health coverage could be an issue.comments

Travel and Shopping: Awesome stories in suddenly sexy Zurich, Switzerland

Forget the Bahnhofstrasse and try trendy boutiques for great shopping trips along the Sihl River in Zurich.comments

Travel Deals: A Mother’s Day treat in Niagara Falls, Ontario

Treat Mom with a trip to the Falls, or try a getaway to Cancun, Mexico or a stay at the Little Inn of Bayfield, Ontario.comments

New Vegas nightspots lure top DJ's like Tiesto, turning Sin City into Club City

Top DJ's such as Afrojack and Tiesto are lighting up the nightclubs in Las Vegas as shift moves from gambling to entertainment.comments

Museums in Vulcan, Washington and Roswell delight Trekkies, spies, UFO lovers and more

Unusual museums include one dedicated to Star Trek in Vulcan, Alberta, plus the Diefenbunker near Ottawa, Ontario and a UFO centre in New Mexico.comments

Travel Editor’s Blog: Arriving at Toronto Pearson just got easier

Automated border kiosks at Terminal 1, plus a taste of Nova Scotia in Toronto, Canadians signing up for Mars flights and a Dominican Republic deal.comments

Detroit Travel: Six great things to do in the Motor City

From tasty coney dogs to the fabulous Motown Studios and terrific works of art, there's a ton to see and do in Detroit, Michigan.comments

Europe Travel: A perfect two days in Edinburgh, Scotland

Wander the Royal Mile, sip a bit of Scotch whisky and settle in for some great Italian food in Edinburgh.comments

Quick Travel Getaways: Canadians looking to New York, Montreal and Vancouver for Victoria Day trips

Holiday seekers zeroing in on New York City, Quebec, British Columbia and Ontario destinations as the long Victoria Day weekend approaches.comments

Movie Travel: Where to live the life of The Great Gatsby

New York's Plaza Hotel and Les Deux Magots cafe in Paris, France are just two great spots to live the life depicted in F. Scott Fitzgerald's book.comments

Cruise Travel: What’s new in the world of cruising

New ships and new deals for folks who love cruise vacations.comments

Travel health: How to keep from getting sick on your holidays

Don't let sickness ruin your vacation; follow these useful tips for staying healthy on the road.comments

Travel Deals: Live the life of The Great Gatsby with a New York City hotel discount

New York's Jade Hotel lets you live like The Great Gatsby. We also have a Mother's Day deal for Toronto's Hazelton Hotel and a Tahiti cruise deal.comments

Travel Editor’s Blog: New York state launches massive tourism campaign

From beautiful lakes to beaches, there's lots to see in New York. Also: Panama City Beach Florida news and a deal of the day for the D.R.comments

Music Travel: Abba museum opens in Stockholm Sweden.

You won't find some of the embarrasingly tight costumes they used to wear, but new ABBA museum in Stockholm promises treats for fans.comments

Travel Editor’s Blog: Florida celebrates 500th birthday in Toronto

Florida tourism toots its horn in T.O., plus news on expasion plans by WestJet, Air Canada and Porter and a deal of the day for Chicago.comments

Travel Editor’s Blog: Looking for love at 36,000 feet and the lure of cheaper airfares in the U.S.

Single women in the U.S. choose Delta and United, study says. Meanwhile, more Canadians fly out of U.S. airports.comments

Arthur Frommer: New website getgoing.com helps travelers plan that perfect vacation

Holiday planning is easier with a new website that claims it will save you money on your next trip.comments

Travel Deals: Unleash your inner cowboy with a stay at a Colorado dude ranch

Discounts on Colorado ranches on offer, plus a deal for the Westin Harbour Castle hotel in Toronto and savings in the Bahamas. comments

Adventure travel: Hiking The Great Lakes in Canada and the U.S.

Michigan woman hikes around the Great Lakes. comments

Travel Editor’s Blog: Air Canada sued after couple couldn’t order a 7-up in French

More to Air Canada case than meets the eye ... Tourism types applaud new provincial budget ... new Transformers ride at Universal Orlando.comments

How to catch a soccer match in beautiful Brazil

It's important to stay safe and know how to buy tickets and where to go if you're going to enjoy a football or soccer match in Brazil.comments

Family Travel: Five great places to spend time down by the bay

Great coastal trips you can take with the family include Canada' Bay of Fundy, Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida and San Francisco Bay, California.comments

Rochester rocks upstate New York with great food, sights.

Terrific museums for kids and adults, lovely gardens and many surprises to be found in Rochester, New York.comments

Travel Editor’s Blog: Toronto Pearson baggage woes, Canadian Tulip Festival and WestJet adds Myrtle Beach

Pearson Airport addresses baggage slowdown, while the Canadian Tulip Festival launches in Ottawa on Friday.comments

Europe Travel: Take the train to see more and save money on your European holiday

European trains are fast and fun and allow you to take a relaxing vacation while hitting all the major sights, such as Paris, London, Rome and more.comments

Travel Deals: Air Canada Vacations adds Asia, South Pacific and South America destinations

From romantic beaches in Bali to cruises in Vietnam, check our latest travel bargains. Also: Toronto's King Edward hotel celebrates an anniversary.comments

Travel Editor’s Blog: Try a concert at your next hotel stay or get a discount with a Leafs ticket

Aloft hotels offers concerts, while the Westin Harbour Castle has deals for Leafs, Jays or concert ticket holders. And check our deal of the day.comments

A perfect two days in Vancouver

From the serenity of Stanley Park to the buzzing markets at Granville and cool bars of Gastown, here’s a great guide to Vancouver, B.C.comments

Cruise travel: Saving money on a cruise vacation requires timing and knowledge

Do your homework before booking that once-in-a-lifetime cruise holiday.comments

Pauline Frommer: U.S. budget situation means tricky travel for Canadians

What travelers from Canada need to know about the budget situation down south before heading to the U.S. for business or a vacation.comments