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Discover revamped Georgian splendour at the Francis Hotel in Bath’s historic centre

A new spa is part of the Francis Hotel’s $26-million overhaul, which includes room improvements and a new restaurant

Francis Hotel Lounge in the daylight newly renovated hotel in Bath, UK The Frances Hotel.

Francis Hotel Lounge in the daylight newly renovated hotel in Bath, UK The Frances Hotel.

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Francis Hotel Lounge in the daylight newly renovated hotel in Bath, UK The Frances Hotel.

Francis Hotel Lounge in the daylight newly renovated hotel in Bath, UK The Frances Hotel.

Discover revamped Georgian splendour at the Francis Hotel in Bath’s historic centre

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Exploring Churchill, Man. – polar bear capital of the world – on a bike in summer. Polar Bear-Hudson Bay Coast-AUG 2023-TMB5001-Credit Travel Manitoba

Exploring Churchill, Man. – polar bear capital of the world – on a bike in summer. Polar Bear-Hudson Bay Coast-AUG 2023-TMB5001-Credit Travel Manitoba

Exploring Churchill’s rugged beauty by bike (just watch out for polar bears)

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June 7, 2026

A traveller wheels their baggage through Montréal–Trudeau International Airport.

A traveller wheels their baggage through Montréal–Trudeau International Airport.

opinion

The rising hassle of travel: Fighting fees, fixing mistakes and keeping receipts

Preet Banerjee

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June 6, 2026

Mr. Miconi, known locally as “Attila,” is one of the leading voices opposing the proposed cruise ship development.

Renato Barucca, a retired boat builder and former Alitalia employee, spends much of his retirement aboard the wooden boat he built with his own hands. A lifelong resident and respected local voice in Isola Sacra, he is deeply concerned about the future of the small harbor. Beyond the impact on the local community, he questions the feasibility of the proposed cruise ship development, arguing that the area's naturally sandy seabed does not provide the depth required to accommodate large vessels. Fiumicino, Rome, May 27, 2026

Rome’s Isola Sacra fights a cruise ship port that locals say will destroy their lost-in-time way of life

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June 6, 2026

Antony Quinn beach_credits to discovergreece.com Rhodes

Antony Quinn beach_credits to discovergreece.com Rhodes

Why my soul always leads me back to Rhodes, Greece

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June 6, 2026

With the FIFA World Cup set to start next month, Toronto city hall and Nathan Phillip Square are decked out in FIFA related signage and colours on May 21, 2026.

With the FIFA World Cup set to start next month, Toronto city hall and Nathan Phillip Square are decked out in FIFA related signage and colours on May 21, 2026.

Where to watch the World Cup games in Toronto

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June 6, 2026

Before the World Cup Trophy is handed out July 19, fans can socialize and watch live matches at events across Canada.

Before the World Cup Trophy is handed out July 19, fans can socialize and watch live matches at events across Canada.

Don’t live in Toronto or Vancouver? Check out these World Cup events elsewhere in Canada

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June 6, 2026

An aerial view of the retractable roof the BC Place Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on March 20, in Vancouver.

An aerial view of the retractable roof the BC Place Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on March 20, in Vancouver.

Where to watch the World Cup games in Vancouver

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June 4, 2026

Palace of the Lions, Alhambra. Travel feature by Catherine Dawson March, Alhambra Morocco by private jet

Palace of the Lions, Alhambra. Travel feature by Catherine Dawson March, Alhambra Morocco by private jet

Touring Spain and Morocco by private jet delivers access normally reserved for celebrities

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May 30, 2026

Caption: Walking the Big Tree Trail, in Wanacas Hil?uu?is Tribal Park on Meares Island, across Tofino Harbour. The Trail is accessed by water taxi or sea kayak tour.

Credit: Dave Heath/Tourism Tofino

Caption: Walking the Big Tree Trail, in Wanacas Hil?uu?is Tribal Park on Meares Island, across Tofino Harbour. The Trail is accessed by water taxi or sea kayak tour.

Credit: Dave Heath/Tourism Tofino

In Tofino, exploring towering trees in old-growth forests was a moment to remember

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May 27, 2026

IMG_8283: Taking photos inside the Kalyan Mosque in Bukhara, a historical site still in use today for prayer.

IMG_8283: Taking photos inside the Kalyan Mosque in Bukhara, a historical site still in use today for prayer.

In Uzbekistan, my parents and I discovered ancient history at every turn

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May 27, 2026

View of a modern subway station in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Photo by Timothy Hellum

View of a modern subway station in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Photo by Timothy Hellum

In Uzbekistan, the ancient and the modern collide

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May 23, 2026

Saba in the Dutch Caribbean. North Coast & Diamond Rock Credit Kai Wulf Saba Island

Saba in the Dutch Caribbean. North Coast & Diamond Rock Credit Kai Wulf Saba Island

No beaches, cruise ships or chain restaurants: Saba is the ‘unspoiled’ Caribbean

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May 22, 2026

A row of unidentifiable passengers are sitting in their seats on an airplane. The seating is tight. Their legs are touching the seats in front of them. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

A row of unidentifiable passengers are sitting in their seats on an airplane. The seating is tight. Their legs are touching the seats in front of them. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

opinion

How much worse could air travel actually get?

Jane Macdougall

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May 20, 2026

The Duomo with the Ghirlandina Tower in Piazza Grande in Modena, Italy, on April 27.

The Duomo with the Ghirlandina Tower in Piazza Grande in Modena, Italy, on April 27.

A chef’s guide to Modena, Italy, a gastronome’s paradise

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May 20, 2026

An all-inclusive resort released me from the impulse to post about my trip online

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May 15, 2026

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Boycotts, cancellations and price hikes: Get ready for a summer of travel chaos

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May 14, 2026

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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Victoria by the Sea Lighthouse by Griffin Walsh

Location: Victoria by the Sea

Brief: Leard’s Front Range Light / Palmer's Back Range Light - Overlooking the Northumberland Strait and Victoria Harbour on the south shore, this square tapered, shingled, wooden range light stands 10.7m (35.1feet) in height. The Victoria Seaport Museum is housed in this range light. Although it is small, it has a great deal of information. The ground floor is wheelchair accessible. The building houses the Victoria Seaport Museum which has a number of artifacts and numerous historical pictures of the 'Golden Days' of shipping.

©TPEI2020_Victoria by the Sea
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Victoria by the Sea Lighthouse by Griffin Walsh

Location: Victoria by the Sea

Brief: Leard’s Front Range Light / Palmer's Back Range Light - Overlooking the Northumberland Strait and Victoria Harbour on the south shore, this square tapered, shingled, wooden range light stands 10.7m (35.1feet) in height. The Victoria Seaport Museum is housed in this range light. Although it is small, it has a great deal of information. The ground floor is wheelchair accessible. The building houses the Victoria Seaport Museum which has a number of artifacts and numerous historical pictures of the 'Golden Days' of shipping.

Hidden Canada 2026: Ten exciting travel destinations in our own backyard

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May 13, 2026

The writer's son and his fishing guide show off a monster lingcod at Nootka Sound Resort.

The writer's son and his fishing guide show off a monster lingcod at Nootka Sound Resort.

At B.C.’s Nootka Sound Resort, I watched my angler son follow his heart

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May 12, 2026

The Mandarin Oriental, Vienna, is located in a restored courthouse in the city’s historic centre.

The Mandarin Oriental, Vienna, is located in a restored courthouse in the city’s historic centre.

At Vienna’s Mandarin Hotel, reinvention is front and centre

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May 10, 2026

A car passes through Canmore, Alta., on the Trans-Canada Highway.

A car passes through Canmore, Alta., on the Trans-Canada Highway.

For many Canadians, this will be a summer of road trips and microadventures

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May 9, 2026

Hikers climb the stone steps on the historic Munketrappene trail in Norway.

Hikers climb the stone steps on the historic Munketrappene trail in Norway.

opinion

Canadians should embrace Norway’s dedication to open-air life

Marina Jimenez

5 min read

May 9, 2026

DefiDesEscalier2025_HighRes_LOUIS_Charland-244 the Staircase Challenge in Quebec City

DefiDesEscalier2025_HighRes_LOUIS_Charland-244 the Staircase Challenge in Quebec City

Get to know Quebec City by joining the Staircase Challenge

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May 6, 2026

Where in Canada do you love to spend your summer? Let us know

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May 6, 2026

Toronto and Vancouver are the Canadian host cities for this year's FIFA World Cup.

Toronto and Vancouver are the Canadian host cities for this year's FIFA World Cup.

Where to watch the World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver

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May 4, 2026

How is the cost of fuel affecting your summer travel plans?

Globe Staff

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May 2, 2026

Kawanami Ai leads a tea ceremony above a green-tea plantation outside Ureshino, in Kyushu, Japan. The growing tea tourism industry is helping local communities find pride and hope in their cultural products again.

Kawanami Ai leads a tea ceremony above a green-tea plantation outside Ureshino, in Kyushu, Japan. The growing tea tourism industry is helping local communities find pride and hope in their cultural products again.

Kyushu, Japan, is an island that’s long engaged with foreigners – and still wants tourists, too

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April 29, 2026

Air Canada has cancelled six flight routes for the summer.

Air Canada has cancelled six flight routes for the summer.

Here are the major flight routes cancelled or reduced around the world

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April 29, 2026

Writer Heather Greenwood Davis and her son Cam . Their experience travelling to China.
First trip to China when Cam was young.
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Writer Heather Greenwood Davis and her son Cam . Their experience travelling to China.
First trip to China when Cam was young.
hgreenwooddavis@gmail.com -

Here’s what I do when my skin colour becomes more interesting than the scenery when I travel

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April 23, 2026

People look on as an Air Transat plane takes off at Trudeau in Montreal, Sunday, June 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

People look on as an Air Transat plane takes off at Trudeau in Montreal, Sunday, June 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Here’s what to do if your flight is cancelled because of a jet-fuel shortage

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