Canadians take four million trips to U.S., overseas in June
OTTAWA — The strong dollar and helped boost travel during June as Canadians took more than 3.4 million trips to the United States in June, up 2.1% from the previous month. An increase in all categories of overnight trips was observed. Meanwhile, Canadians made an estimated 606,000 trips to overseas countries in June, unchanged from the record high in May. Taking into account travel to both the United States and overseas countries, Canadians made more than ...
RESEARCH by Flight Centre has confirmed what every air traveller must now realise - international air fares have never been so cheap. A comparison of fares advertised by the Queensland-based travel group last month and in May five years ago shows an average fall of 15 per cent on major routes, with those on one route - Brisbane to Los Angeles - down 41 per cent. On that route five years ago, Flight Centre advertised ...
THERE'S no doubt the economic doom and gloom is having a major effect on travel.
Airlines fuel surcharges have all but destroyed the mega-cheap airfare, while petrol price hikes are forcing Aussies to holiday at home, literally, rather than hitting the open road.
The cost of living is going up and wages are staying the same, yet we are all working harder. Holidays ...
FED up with tedious tours or walking the road most travelled?
From jumping over babies to throwing fireballs or chasing a giant cheese down a hill, there are plenty of bizarre festivals around the world that are sure to entertain all types of travellers.
THE best deal, five-star accommodation and a glorious beach are all good reason to consider when choosing a holiday destination, but do you ever think about the shark factor?
The Florida Museum of Natural History, along with the American Elasmobranch Society, administers the International Shark Attack File (ISAF), has created a list of some of the most »More
