KAYAK reveals top 10 trending destinations of the year

The winter months has many of us dreaming of vacations and there are definitely a few destinations that are on the top of my mind. Wondering what locales our fellow Canadians are most interested in? This morning KAYAK, a worldwide travel search engine site & app, released the Top 10 Trending Destinations of the Year according to Canadian travellers search data...

1. Havana
2. Reykjavik
3. Rio de Janeiro
4. Casablanca
5. Auckland
6. Manila
7. Nashville
8. New Delhi
9. Guatemala
10. Bogota

And what's top of mind for what us Canadian travellers are looking for?

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Airbnb launches new products to inspire people to live like locals in places they are visiting

Beginning today, Airbnb is rolling out an updated app, with a range of new features, and launching a global brand campaign that will encourage people to change the way they experience the world around them.

“Our hosts offer more than just generic hospitality - they welcome travelers from around the world into their communities. Today is the start of an exciting journey to help people not just go somewhere, but truly live there.”

With over two million homes, Airbnb is already one of the world’s largest accommodation providers; more than 80 million people worldwide have already had a unique experience by staying in someone’s home when they travel. Having opened the doors to homes around the world, these new developments will go further in helping travelers live like a local in the neighborhoods around them.

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Wine Country Ontario Launches New Travel Guide Mobile App

 

Ontario wineries are recognized around the world as award-winning producers. On a recent press trip to the Niagara region for the preview of this weekend's Niagara Integrated Film Festival, it's no surprise that the stunning vineyards have also become great go-to travel destinations.

This month, Wine Country Ontario releases a new Travel Guide and mobile app that offers trip planning to the region easier. Ontario Wine Country attracts two million visitors each year and this new guide is a keeper with details on the various wine regions as well as where to eat and stay along with local attractions.

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HotelTonight App for the Savvy Last Minute Traveller

By Sonya Davidson

Tired of staying home and feeling a bit adventureous? HotelTonight App is definitely one to download on to your mobile device. This handy app opens the door to many boutique, chic...or "curated" hotel properties with serious last-minute booking discounts. When we say last minute, you can book as far as one week in advance but the best deals to be had are on same-day bookings. 

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