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The Best Canadian Travel Instagram Accounts (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post Canada | Brian Trinh | May 23, 2013 | Canada Travel
Instagram may be notorious for filling your feed with photos of food, self portraits and the odd shot of Paulina Gretzky in a bikini, but for travellers, the network with over 100 million users can be a good start to connect with fellow globetrotters....

Costa Concordia Captain, Francesco Schettino, To Stand Trial For Manslaughter

CP | Brian Trinh | May 23, 2013 | Canada Travel
ROME -- An Italian judge has ordered the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship to stand trial for manslaughter in the vessel's shipwreck off the coast of Tuscany, which killed 32 people. Judge Pietro Molino, at a closed-door hearing Wednesday in the town of Grosseto, agreed to prosecutors' request...

Gut Check: A Gastro Tour Of Berlin

Mike Sholars | May 22, 2013 | Canada Travel
As Germany’s capital, Berlin has a reputation to uphold. It’s a pivotal city fueling the country’s financial and political landscape. Yet it has a sassy, gone-rogue side that, through history, has drawn people who prefer to zig while the rest of the world zags. That’s very true of its...

The Most Popular Travel Destinations According To TripAdvisor Users (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post Canada | Brian Trinh | May 22, 2013 | Canada Travel
Summer is coming and with that comes the time to make those travel plans a reality. But for those hoping to cross off a few European destinations on that bucket list, you're not alone. Yes, like the prom queen or the captain of the football team you...

How To Get Flight Upgrades: Survey Reveals Who's Most Likely To Get Upgraded (INFOGRAPHIC)

The Huffington Post Canada | Brian Trinh | May 21, 2013 | Canada Travel
Few things are as coveted as a free flight upgrade and according to a recent survey released by Skyscanner, the chances of travellers being bumped up to business class or better are slim, unless they're a lone, smartly-dressed male in their 30's. In the flight booking company's

9 Proven Ways To Get An Airline Upgrade

Walletpop Canada | Emma Prestwich | May 21, 2013 | Canada
A free upgrade is sometimes possible, if you plan ahead and know the rules that will give you an edge over other passengers. Here are nine methods that savvy travellers use to get upgraded.

Quebecer Dead In Mexico After Scuba Diving Incident

CBC | Brian Trinh | May 21, 2013 | Canada Travel
A man originally from Alma, Que. died in southern Mexico after a scuba diving excursion went wrong last Thursday. Martin Simard, 57, who was on vacation in Playa del Carmen in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, was an experienced diver and was well-known amongst the region’s diving community. The day before his...

Brad Deering Dead: Canadian Killed In Costa Rica Prompts Travel Warning

The Huffington Post Canada | Brian Trinh | May 20, 2013 | Canada Travel
The federal government is urging Canadians in or travelling to Costa Rica to be extra cautious after a Vancouver man was killed in an affluent neighbourhood in the Central American country. Brad Deering, a 42-year-old investor, was shot last week near his home in the...

Vancouver Man Attacked, Killed In Costa Rica

CBC | Zi-Ann Lum | May 20, 2013 | Canada British Columbia
A Canadian man has been killed in Costa Rica in an apparent home invasion, police there have confirmed. Brad Deering, 42, was shot outside his home in Escazu, near the capital San Jose, Costa Rican police said in a statement on their Facebook page. The Department of Foreign Affairs has...

Best Travel Photos Of The Week: Canadians Travel By Land, Air And Camel Around The Globe

The Huffington Post Canada | Brian Trinh | May 19, 2013 | Canada Travel
The Victoria Day long weekend is here and that means there's bound to be some travelling involved over the next few days. Of course with any long weekend, there are plenty of options when it comes to transportation. There's the tried-and-true road trip, a short flight to a nearby...

Canada Travel: StatsCan Shows Spike In Visitors to Canada For March

CP | Brian Trinh | May 17, 2013 | Canada Travel
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says travel to Canada rose 2.6 per cent in March, mainly because of a 3.2 per cent increase in visitors from the United States.American residents took 1.7 million trips to Canada in March, including a million overnight trips, the highest figure since February 2010.They made 620,000...

Canadian Restaurants Fit For A Foodie's Weekend Road Trip

The Huffington Post Canada | Brian Trinh | May 22, 2013 | Canada Travel
Just about everyone knows Canada as "the Great White North", but what about as great place to eat? Yes, there are the staples like poutine, Beaver Tails and maple syrup but if you're looking to see what else Canadian cuisine has to offer, then that's going to take some leg...

Vancouver Aquarium Jellyfish Exhibit Opens (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post B.C. | Fiona Morrow | May 16, 2013 | Canada British Columbia
There's something spellbinding about jellyfish, the beautiful aquatic starbursts with a sting in their tendrils. Visitors to the Vancouver Aquarium can feast their eyes on fifteen species of the gelatinous creatures in a new exhibit called "Jelly Invasion", as well as find out a plethora of interesting facts...

Sunwing Engine-Fire Scare Returns Plane To Halifax Airport

CBC | Brian Trinh | May 16, 2013 | Canada Travel
An engine-fire scare sent a Cuba-bound plane leased by Sunwing with seven crew members and no passengers aboard back to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, just minutes after takeoff early today. The plane was heading to Santa Clara, Cuba, before the pilot declared mayday. "There was an issue with one of...

Travel Psychic, Linda Lauren, Predicts Delays In Store For North American Globe-Trotters

The Huffington Post Canada | Brian Trinh | May 16, 2013 | Canada Travel
Linda Lauren had her first travel psychic experience when she was 8; right after she foresaw her grandmother go down in a plane crash. "I had an experience where my grandmother was on a plane. I had a heads up as a premonition that the plane went down. I...

Cruise Ship Upgrades Could Bring Good News To Troubled Industry

Brian Trinh | May 15, 2013 | Canada Travel
NEW YORK -- The 2013 cruise season began with a nightmare: A Carnival ship adrift with no power. But in the last month or so, several cruise companies -- including Carnival -- have announced major overhauls to old ships and exciting innovations on new ships, from engineering upgrades to theme...

How To Spend A Weekend In Ottawa

Mike Sholars | May 20, 2013 | Canada Travel
A weekend in our Nation’s capital is a study in contrasts: There’s the grandeur and history of Parliament Hill, the bustling energy of the Byward Market and the quirky, laid-back vibe of the Glebe. To make the most of your Ottawa excursion, it’s a good idea to sample a bit...

Google Maps Redesign Brings New Features, Reviews, Google+ Integration

Brian Trinh | May 15, 2013 | Canada Travel
TORONTO - Google Maps is getting a radical new revamp, which users can sign up for today."It's a whole new concept," said Bernhard Seefeld, product management director for Google Maps."We believe this is really the biggest change to Google Maps since Google Maps originally launched" in 2005.While there are several...

Victoria Day Fireworks 2013: Best Places To Watch In Canada (PHOTOS)

Brian Trinh | May 14, 2013 | Canada Travel
Victoria Day is just around the corner and with that comes a much anticipated long weekend. This year, Victoria Day falls on May 20, despite being part of the May "two-four" weekend, the nickname Canadians have given the weekend, thanks to the sheer number cases of beer consumed during...

Natural Remedies For Travel Ailments

Brian Trinh | May 14, 2013 | Canada Travel
From jet lag to sunburn, the body takes a beating while we're out exploring the world. Some ailments can be assuaged by a well-timed painkiller, but there's also a whole world of effective natural remedies that are easy to pack and handy in a pinch.
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