There’s a new record in air travel and it doesn’t have to do with flight length: it’s Turkish Airlines and the sheer number of countries they fly to.
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Dec 3, 2024 • 5 min read
Canada’s largest city is as diverse, accessible and cosmopolitan as you’ve heard.
From culinary adventures to exciting cultural events and raucous sports matches, Toronto continues to delight visitors to Canada year-round. And whatever time of year you decide to visit, there’s sure to be a long list of things to see and do.
The lakeside city has a reputation for frigid winters and steamy summers – but don’t let extreme temperatures ruin your expectations of this beautiful place. Our guide to the best times to visit Toronto will help you plan the perfect trip with ease.
With pleasant weather, rich autumn colors and fewer crowds at major sites, we think fall is the best time to visit Toronto. First, those trees: the justly world-famous fall colors of Ontario simply dazzle. Only an hour from central Toronto, nature lovers, hikers and photographers can experience the beauty of autumn on the Bruce Trail.
For those who wish to drive even further afield, Algonquin Park draws nature-loving tourists every fall. The downside of all these beautiful views? It's one of the most popular times to visit Toronto and all those visitors push the prices up.
The tail end of the summer festival season winds down in September and includes celebrations such as the Toronto Ukrainian Festival. The famed all-night, art spectacular, Nuit Blanche, happens in late September/early October every year and draws big crowds. If you're feeling a little chilly after a day of leaf peeping, warm up with a delicious mug of hot chocolate courtesy of the Toronto Chocolate Festival – it takes over various venues for the month of October.
The weather during fall ranges from cool to cold (7℃/45℉ to 2℃/36℉), with rare warmer days. As the temperature dips in November, Torontonians bundle up for outdoor holiday events or head indoors. Crowds flock to The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and the Toronto Santa Claus Parade is the perfect warm-up for the festive season.
Summer in Toronto is simply divine. Through the end of May and into early September, the city bustles with activities for the intrepid traveler. Warm weather and sunshine make for perfect walks through the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, while Toronto’s lovely beaches also beckon. Visitors and locals pack picnics to enjoy in the city's beautiful parks and stretch out to soak up the summer sun while they can. June sees Toronto spring into life with the annual Pride festival taking the party spirit to the streets.
July continues the social vibe with Summerlicious, a scheme that offers savings at restaurants across the city – excellent for stretching your travel budget. Artistic and cultural events pop up across the city during the Toronto Fringe Festival and it's a
There’s a new record in air travel and it doesn’t have to do with flight length: it’s Turkish Airlines and the sheer number of countries they fly to.
Present-day São Paulo — a sprawl of concrete towers and asphalt laid like a quilt over Brazil’s interior hills — began to take shape at the end of the 19th century, growing alongside the coffee plantations that thrived in the region’s hinterlands. But it was over the course of the following century that its most influential architectural designs were constructed, dotting the city with some of the world’s most extraordinary Modernist buildings.
L to R: Marissa Applegate, Victory I Godmother Emily Coleman, Angie Hack; Victory II Godmother Molly Applegate, Claudette Waggoner, Jasper Coleman. (Photo Credit: Victory Cruise Lines)
The best trips that Condé Nast Traveler editors took this year remind us that the classics are classics for a good reason. Many of us have had the privilege of traveling to some of the most far-flung corners of the earth, but few things can top the simple joys of either traveling with family, returning to beloved cities, and rediscovering our own backyards.
Dec 12, 2024 • 10 min read
Sure, you probably have a travel buddy you love exploring the world with, but sometimes, you just have to go it alone. And when you're ready for those trips where you not only want to explore on your own but really be all alone, Book Retreats has a suggestion.
Travelers from the United States, Canada and dozens of other countries who do not require visas to enter the United Kingdom will soon need to apply for digital authorization in order to visit or transit through the country.
The annual Google Year in Search was just released, chronicling the major sports, news, and pop culture trends of 2024. With over 8.5 billion searches per day, Google is privy to heaps of data on what people are looking for on the internet—including the top trending travel destinations of 2024.
Air Canada will add service to Vancouver from three new cities in the United States next year.
The fall deal season is upon us! Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday…whatever commercial holiday you’re thinking of buying into this year, check out our curated list of top hotel deals in the United States.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in British Columbia is getting a handful of new transborder routes.
Cyber Week has officially, but there savings don't stop there—introducing Travel Tuesday. With so many sales to sift through it might be hard to pinpoint the best Travel Tuesday cruise deals, but rest assured—we have you covered. Today is one of the best times of the year to score heavily discounted cruise fares, bundled packages, onboard credit, and much more ahead of Wave Season in January. On this list, we've included cruises from across the globe—South Africa, England, Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii just to name a few destinations. While the destinations are beautiful, the itineraries, excursions, and sales are just as stellar. Whether you're plotting out 2025 travel or want to book a last-minute 2024 trip, we've got you covered. Below, find the 19 best Travel Tuesday cruise deals to book before the night ends. If you're looking for more deals on flights, hotels, and rental cars, check out our more extensive Travel Tuesday deal roundup.