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Vancouver Sun
12 hours ago
- Vancouver Sun
How — and where — to travel this summer if you're on a tight budget
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Travel during Canadian summers may seem like an unattainable thing for those who must adhere to a strict budget — but it doesn't have to be. KAYAK has released its annual Travel Check-In: Summer 2025 report , and according to the data, there are ways to save on your latest adventure. 'Canadians are making the most of their travel plans this summer and continue to look for ways to save,' Kayla DeLoache, travel trends expert for KAYAK, told The Toronto Sun. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Travel Time will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'Lucky for travellers, summer travel prices are bucking the trend and have dropped by 4% since last year.' With fewer Canadians heading to the United States this summer, there are other destinations that prove worthy. The average airfare to popular destinations like St. Maarten, Martinique, Mexico and Aruba are down more than 20% compared to last year. Other exotic locations that have seen drops in airfare include Romania and Shanghai. Jamaica, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica are also forecasted to be wallet-friendly international destinations this summer. Canadians are also looking beyond the usual beach resorts and are becoming more interested in basking in the beauty of stunning landscapes and immersing themselves in new communities. An increased number of Canadians are looking into travelling to Africa and Central America, as interest in the continents have jumped by 17% and 12%, respectively, compared to last year. Specifically, Tanzania has seen a 103% increase in flight searches year over year, though the airfare has gone up by 17%. There has been increased interest in Italian destinations Sicily and Naples; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Quito, Ecuador; Marrakech, Morocco; and Ponta Delgada, Portugal. But it isn't all about long-haul getaways. For those whose elbows are firmly up and extra pointy or Canadians who simply want to enjoy some homegrown locales have decent priced options with flights under $350 this summer. Tourist magnets like Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver are on the list but so are some underrated gems with fewer crowds like Abbotsford, B.C. and Saskatoon. If you needed more incentive, Canada Day fares are also down 8%, making it the perfect time to plan for an extra-long weekend this year, particularly in budget-friendly Canadian standouts Victoria, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Kelowna. Another tip from the travel website is to catch an early-morning flight, which is usually cheaper, face fewer delays and give you more time in your destination. And for those travelling with kids, Kayak suggests avoiding the most expensive weeks of summer — late June through early August. Aim for late August (specifically Aug. 11-31) where you'll find cheaper flights, cheaper hotels and fewer meltdowns at security. That said, some travellers are keeping their plans as is, despite the price. Paris and London are the most popular destinations this summer, despite no change in airfare over the same time last year. Flights to Lisbon, Rome, Tokyo, Athens and Manila have seen slight decreases in airfare costs, which any traveller can appreciate.
Toronto Sun
12 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
How — and where — to travel this summer if you're on a tight budget
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Create Account Travel during Canadian summers may seem like an unattainable thing for those who must adhere to a strict budget — but it doesn't have to be. KAYAK has released its annual Travel Check-In: Summer 2025 report, and according to the data, there are ways to save on your latest adventure. 'Canadians are making the most of their travel plans this summer and continue to look for ways to save,' Kayla DeLoache, travel trends expert for KAYAK, told The Toronto Sun. 'Lucky for travellers, summer travel prices are bucking the trend and have dropped by 4% since last year.' With fewer Canadians heading to the United States this summer, there are other destinations that prove worthy. The average airfare to popular destinations like St. Maarten, Martinique, Mexico and Aruba are down more than 20% compared to last year. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Other exotic locations that have seen drops in airfare include Romania and Shanghai. Jamaica, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica are also forecasted to be wallet-friendly international destinations this summer. Aerial view of palm trees and the resorts by the ocean in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (Getty Images) Getty Images Canadians are also looking beyond the usual beach resorts and are becoming more interested in basking in the beauty of stunning landscapes and immersing themselves in new communities. An increased number of Canadians are looking into travelling to Africa and Central America, as interest in the continents have jumped by 17% and 12%, respectively, compared to last year. Specifically, Tanzania has seen a 103% increase in flight searches year over year, though the airfare has gone up by 17%. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Aerial view of luxury resort and turquoise waters in exotic Tanzania. (Getty Images) Getty Images There has been increased interest in Italian destinations Sicily and Naples; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Quito, Ecuador; Marrakech, Morocco; and Ponta Delgada, Portugal. But it isn't all about long-haul getaways. RECOMMENDED VIDEO For those whose elbows are firmly up and extra pointy or Canadians who simply want to enjoy some homegrown locales have decent priced options with flights under $350 this summer. Tourist magnets like Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver are on the list but so are some underrated gems with fewer crowds like Abbotsford, B.C. and Saskatoon. Aerial view of the Central Business District in bustling neighbourhood in Saskatoon. (Getty Images) Getty Images If you needed more incentive, Canada Day fares are also down 8%, making it the perfect time to plan for an extra-long weekend this year, particularly in budget-friendly Canadian standouts Victoria, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Kelowna. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Another tip from the travel website is to catch an early-morning flight, which is usually cheaper, face fewer delays and give you more time in your destination. Read More And for those travelling with kids, Kayak suggests avoiding the most expensive weeks of summer — late June through early August. Aim for late August (specifically Aug. 11-31) where you'll find cheaper flights, cheaper hotels and fewer meltdowns at security. That said, some travellers are keeping their plans as is, despite the price. Paris and London are the most popular destinations this summer, despite no change in airfare over the same time last year. Flights to Lisbon, Rome, Tokyo, Athens and Manila have seen slight decreases in airfare costs, which any traveller can appreciate. Sports Editorial Cartoons World Relationships Sunshine Girls
New York Times
6 days ago
- New York Times
The Secret to Finding the Best Travel Bargains
To save the most on travel, resist the mainstream. Instead, think in every way — including where to go, how to go and when to go — like a contrarian. I call this frugal secret the off-travel mind-set, a willingness to chart your own course to savings and possibly a better experience. The following are a few off-travel strategies I rely on. Off-Peak Travel Off-peak travel, or going when everyone else isn't, generally gets you the best prices on costs that change with demand, including flights and accommodations. Kayla DeLoache, the U.S. travel expert for the travel search site Kayak, said midweek flights tend to offer the best value while Fridays and Sundays are the most expensive thanks to the weekend surge. 'Tuesdays, Wednesday and Saturdays are generally where we see airfare around 20 percent cheaper than other days of the week,' said Katy Nastro, of a membership service for cheap airfare. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Euronews
14-05-2025
- Euronews
Over 100 destinations will cost less to fly to this summer
While prices are rising for many everyday costs, summer airfares to hundreds of destinations are bucking this trend. Search data from booking site KAYAK shows average flight prices are down 7 per cent compared to last year - also making them the cheapest they have been in recent years. Over 100 cities are seeing drops, from long-haul spots like Sydney (-23 per cent) and Hong Kong (-16 per cent) to well-loved destinations on the continent like Rome (-10 per cent) and London (-4 per cent). Here's where to book this summer and when to travel to make your budget stretch further. Airfares are finally giving travellers a break - especially for trips to big-name cities. KAYAK flight search data shows that dozens of hotspots are seeing double-digit drops compared to last year. Stockholm is down 17 per cent, Oslo 16 per cent, Milan and Copenhagen 15 per cent, and Berlin 13 per cent. The booking site also asked respondents what their favourite holiday spots were, and found that for the three European destinations in the top five, flight prices are either the same or cheaper than last year. London, taking first place, is down four per cent, while Paris prices remain the same and Rome airfares are down 10 per cent. Athens, in ninth place, can save you 11 per cent compared to 2024. This summer, saving money is also all about smart timing. The new data shows that booking during certain weeks could save you hundreds of euros compared to peak periods. The dates for finding the best airfare deals are the week beginning 26 May, followed by the week beginning 25 August and then 11 August. Avoid the weeks beginning 16 June, 23 June, 7 July and 14 July, as these are the most expensive - and often the busiest. KAYAK's travel expert, Kayla DeLoache, also recommends catching the first flight out of the day to save money and have a smoother journey. 'Early morning flights are usually cheaper, face fewer delays and give you more time in your destination. Save cash, save time and maybe even catch a mid-air sunrise,' she says.
