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Travelers check the status of their flights at Pearson Airport in Toronto on February 23, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)

Travelers check the status of their flights at Pearson Airport in Toronto on February 23, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)

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March 5, 2026

Travelers check the status of their flights at Pearson Airport in Toronto on February 23, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)

Travelers check the status of their flights at Pearson Airport in Toronto on February 23, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)

Have your March break travel plans been affected by world events? Share your story with The Globe

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March 4, 2026

The writer's son and his father explore the Dendera Temple of Hathor. Egypt.

The writer's son and his father explore the Dendera Temple of Hathor. Egypt.

I finally let go of my travel dreams enough to help my son realize his own

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February 28, 2026

A local woman prepares a meal for visitors from The Community Homestay Network in Hemjakot, Nepal.

Visitors help make flower necklaces in Hemjakot, Nepal.

In rural Nepal, homestays offer true local connection – but are you ready for grassroots travel?

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February 26, 2026

Wardair Canada president Max Ward in 1967. Wardair. The upstart company challenged the country’s largest airlines from the 1960s to 1989 before being sold to Canadian Airlines.

Wardair Canada president Max Ward in 1967. Wardair. The upstart company challenged the country’s largest airlines from the 1960s to 1989 before being sold to Canadian Airlines.

Wardair, packed lounges and pricey flights in retirement: You weighed in on the death of travel’s golden age

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February 24, 2026

The lakefront home in Ontario’s Muskoka Lakes that serves as the setting for the season finale of Crave’s hit gay hockey drama Heated Rivalry features floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping lake views.

The lakefront home in Ontario’s Muskoka Lakes that serves as the setting for the season finale of Crave’s hit gay hockey drama Heated Rivalry features floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping lake views.

Lakefront Muskoka cottage from Heated Rivalry will soon be bookable on Airbnb

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February 24, 2026

Passengers are seen in the WestJet check-in area at Pearson International Airport, in Toronto, Saturday, June 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov”

Passengers are seen in the WestJet check-in area at Pearson International Airport, in Toronto, Saturday, June 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov”

In a Spring Break panic? How to decide whether to stay, switch or scrap your trip

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February 20, 2026

FILE PHOTO: A tourist stands on the beach next to empty sun loungers as the U.S. blocks shipments of oil from reaching the island nation, in Varadero, Cuba, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: A tourist stands on the beach next to empty sun loungers as the U.S. blocks shipments of oil from reaching the island nation, in Varadero, Cuba, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez/File Photo

Canadian travel to Cuba will be stalled well into the year, experts warn

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February 18, 2026

review by Rebecca Tucker, it’s a remote villa property on Samana, Dominican Republic. Jungle-y images would be great. plus the usual gorgeous rooms shots and exterior of location.

review by Rebecca Tucker, it’s a remote villa property on Samana, Dominican Republic. Jungle-y images would be great. plus the usual gorgeous rooms shots and exterior of location.

A White Lotus-worthy retreat in Dominican Republic’s Samana Peninsula

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February 18, 2026

Red River Mutual Trail_Skating_2621_Credit Travel Manitoba-large

Red River Mutual Trail_Skating_2621_Credit Travel Manitoba-large

Braving Winnipeg’s winter with hometown musician Begonia

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February 14, 2026

In La Paz, Indomito 360 (indomito360.com) offers kayak trips including Loreto to La Paz in Baja California Sur.

In La Paz, Indomito 360 (indomito360.com) offers kayak trips including Loreto to La Paz in Baja California Sur.

Kayaking the remote coast of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula reveals hidden beaches and wild landscapes

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February 14, 2026

A man wearing a jacket in the colors of Venezuela's flag lines up to purchase fuel at a gas station in Havana, Cuba, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

A man wearing a jacket in the colors of Venezuela's flag lines up to purchase fuel at a gas station in Havana, Cuba, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

In Cuba, wellies shed light on the island’s hardships as Canada suspends flights

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February 12, 2026

Adventure Skate Loop at Apex Mountain Resort in British Columbia.

Adventure Skate Loop at Apex Mountain Resort in British Columbia.

Forest skating trails are a winter wonderland. Here’s a few to try across Canada

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February 11, 2026

Part of Fernie’s appeal is its old-school elements: a crowded day lodge that smells like wet fleece, and a few old, slow chairlifts that force you to slow down and appreciate the lower mountain’s ancient cedar forest between runs.

Part of Fernie’s appeal is its old-school elements: a crowded day lodge that smells like wet fleece, and a few old, slow chairlifts that force you to slow down and appreciate the lower mountain’s ancient cedar forest between runs.

Why I chose grit over glitz for my B.C. ski trip

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February 11, 2026

Nagano Prefecture in the heart of the Japanese Alps, Madarao Mountain Resort gets so much snow that the locals call it “Madapow.” hiking into the Lotte Arai backcountry.

Nagano Prefecture in the heart of the Japanese Alps, Madarao Mountain Resort gets so much snow that the locals call it “Madapow.” hiking into the Lotte Arai backcountry.

Revelling in the snow-blessed slopes of Nagano, Japan

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February 10, 2026

Air Transat and Westjet craft near the gates at Toronto Pearson International AirportÕs Terminal 3, are photographed on Mar 19 2020.

Air Transat and Westjet craft near the gates at Toronto Pearson International AirportÕs Terminal 3, are photographed on Mar 19 2020.

WestJet, Air Transat join Air Canada in cancelling flights to Cuba

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February 7, 2026

A couple, man and woman, holding hands and climbing the hills at Stanage Edge in the Peak District National Park. Rolling landscape and hills in view. Bright blue sky. UK

A couple, man and woman, holding hands and climbing the hills at Stanage Edge in the Peak District National Park. Rolling landscape and hills in view. Bright blue sky. UK

I’m rethinking what it’s like to explore northern England, where nature and industry blend

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February 5, 2026

Wilderness ski club Five Winds has maintained more than 200 kilometres of wilderness trails for decades.

Wilderness ski club Five Winds has maintained more than 200 kilometres of wilderness trails for decades.

This ski club has quietly maintained wilderness trails for 50 years

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February 4, 2026

The Bathhouse Spa at The Belvedere Hotel photo credit Visit Kingston (1)A

The Bathhouse Spa at The Belvedere Hotel photo credit Visit Kingston (1)A

Kingston’s revamped Belvedere hotel gets the big things right – especially its new spa

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February 4, 2026

Danielle Adams takes her first cruise ever, on Virgin's Scarlet Lady.

Danielle Adams takes her first cruise ever, on Virgin's Scarlet Lady.

Was it time to let a cruise line plan my holiday? A skeptic steps aboard Virgin’s Scarlet Lady

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February 3, 2026

Dawn Detarando and Brian McArthur pose for a photo with their ice sculpture,The Industrious Beaver: Evironmental Superhero, in Banff, Alta., on January 20, 2026. LEAH HENNEL /THE GLOBE AND MAIL

Dawn Detarando and Brian McArthur pose for a photo with their ice sculpture,The Industrious Beaver: Evironmental Superhero, in Banff, Alta., on January 20, 2026. LEAH HENNEL /THE GLOBE AND MAIL

At Sweden’s Icehotel, Alberta artists carve ephemeral scenes inspired by Canadian wilderness

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January 31, 2026

Stanleigh (far left) and the group took day hikes prior to the Huayhuash trek to acclimatize to the altitude, including to Laguna Churup in Peru near Huarez.

Stanleigh (far left) and the group took day hikes prior to the Huayhuash trek to acclimatize to the altitude, including to Laguna Churup in Peru near Huarez.

How travellers can prepare for a high-altitude adventure

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January 31, 2026

A Llama at Machu Picchu in Peru.

A Llama at Machu Picchu in Peru.

Earn your first glimpse of Machu Picchu with just a one-day hike on the Inca Trail

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January 31, 2026

Sean Isaac climbing at King Creek, Kananaskis Country, AB, 2025

Sean Isaac climbing at King Creek, Kananaskis Country, AB, 2025

Ice climbing offers an adventure into Canada’s frozen worlds

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January 30, 2026

This aerial view shows the Olympic sliding center venue hosting the luge and bobsleigh competitions in Cortina d'Ampezzo, northern Italy, ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games, on January 24, 2026. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP via Getty Images)

This aerial view shows the Olympic sliding center venue hosting the luge and bobsleigh competitions in Cortina d'Ampezzo, northern Italy, ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games, on January 24, 2026. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP via Getty Images)

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A visitor survival guide to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

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January 29, 2026

A passenger and a member of a flight crew walk through Toronto's Pearson Airport as snow piles up around the area during heavy snowfall on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

A passenger and a member of a flight crew walk through Toronto's Pearson Airport as snow piles up around the area during heavy snowfall on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

When it comes to the golden age of air travel, ‘the genie is out of the bottle’

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January 28, 2026

glissade, hiver, luge, off carnaval, terrasse dufferin Quebec City Winter Destination. 1884 ice slice on Dufferin terrace

glissade, hiver, luge, off carnaval, terrasse dufferin Quebec City Winter Destination. 1884 ice slice on Dufferin terrace

We traded a beach resort for an ice slide on our family escape to Quebec City

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January 28, 2026

The three-storey lodge overlooks Lac Blanc.

The three-storey lodge overlooks Lac Blanc.

This rustic lodge two hours from Montreal is the place for true Quebec winter fun

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January 27, 2026

The suitcase's interior has an AirTag holder, zipped mesh compartments, matching packing cubes and a storage area for wet things.

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Is Samsonite’s repairable rolling bag the answer to my luggage dreams?

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January 27, 2026

Hotel Review. Pool
Singapore’s Edition hotel is a luxurious reprieve that doesn’t feel stifling or too cool

Hotel Review. Pool
Singapore’s Edition hotel is a luxurious reprieve that doesn’t feel stifling or too cool

Singapore’s Edition hotel is a luxurious reprieve that doesn’t feel stifling or too cool

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January 24, 2026

FifeNov2019040-FINAL Fife Arms (based on Alison Gzowski’s trip) Scotland

FifeNov2019040-FINAL Fife Arms (based on Alison Gzowski’s trip) Scotland

A Scottish escape with history, whimsy and, of course, whisky

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