Category: Travel

11 Getaways in Ontario that Feel Like a Tropical Getaway

Going in and out of lockdowns and stay-at-home orders for over a year has people itching for a getaway. And luckily, as vaccines roll out, jumping on a flight is a closer reality than before.  But many people are anxious to travel, even as things open up. With two week

7-hour round-trip flight to nowhere aims to cure passengers’ wanderlust

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many of us to simply make do – from makeshift offices to makeshift travel plans. The latter is being served most admirably by Australia’s national airline, Qantas. On October 10th, the airline will embark on a “Flight to Nowhere” to give passengers the thrill of

Mask off on board? Prepare for a swift eject and ban from WestJet flights

WestJet is taking penalties for non-maskers up a notch. Effective immediately, passengers on WestJet flights who consistently refuse to wear a mask will be removed from board. In addition, they could be placed on a year-long no-fly list. “If the plane has not left the … [ground] and somebody refused

American traveller thinks seeing Alberta is worth a $750k fine

Thinking about breaking quarantine? Be prepared to pay the price of a house if you’re caught. Canada has some of the world’s strict penalties for those defying mandatory quarantine. According to the Quarantine Act, anyone who fails to comply with the country’s 14-day self-isolation measures after arriving from abroad is