Travel News

Travel related news stories from around the world 

Travel gift guide: Suitcases - The Globe and Mail
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 16:59

Send the travellers in your life packing in style – with luggage most suited to their personality
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Tip or not to tip still much-discussed topic - Canada.com
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 15:19

The hot-button topics that are guaranteed to provoke reaction among cruise passengers are fuel surcharges, single-passenger pricing and, believe it or not, tipping... (more)

Top 10 moustache-dense nations for Movember - Canada.com
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 14:59

In a growing campaign to refer to November as “Movember,” men around the world are being encouraged to grow a moustache for 30 days to raise awareness and funds for prostate and testicular cancer... (more)

Scared of flying? Press the fear iButton - Canoe.ca
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 13:14

People scared of flying can now press a button on their iPhone to help them deal with their panic. Long-haul airline Virgin Atlantic Airways has launched an application, or app... (more)

Amsterdam is a Dutch treats for travellers - Canada.com
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 16:52

For better or worse, laid-back Amsterdam retains its reputation as Europe's sin city. You can still get your kicks in De Wallen -- better known as the fabled red-light district-- without raising any eyebrows... (more)

Bold bachelor party ideas - Canoe.ca
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 16:28

In movies and lore, the bachelor party blowout is all but synonymous with exotic dancers and heavy partying. But today's best men are lining up different fetes for the groom-to-be, planning elaborate destination parties... (more)

Mexico has 4 spots in top 10 travel list despite swine flu - Canoe.ca
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 16:18

Mexico took four of the top 10 spots on a list of international destinations booked by agents, managers and agency owners from the Travel Leaders company (formerly Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates)... (more)

Natural beauty for bold travellers - Canoe.ca
Monday, August 17, 2009 - 14:38

It boasts the world’s highest waterfall, snowcapped Andean mountain peaks and white-sand beaches dotting one of the longest coastlines in the Caribbean... (more)

10 travel scams to avoid - Canoe.ca
Monday, August 17, 2009 - 14:27

One of the unexpected spinoffs of Michael’s Jackson death was a whole new take on an age-old travel scam—selling counterfeit or nonexistent tickets to unsuspecting people traveling from out of town... (more)

Insuring a worry-free holiday - Toronto Star
Monday, August 17, 2009 - 14:20

Travellers can ill afford leaving home without good medical coverage... (more)