47 h. ago Three Toronto hotels were just named among the best in Canada

If you've dabbled in staycations before, you know there are some incredible destinations right here in the city — and Toronto's hotels are receiving the recognition they deserve in a new list of the best accommodations around the world. Travel + Leisure has just released its "World's Best Awards" for 2025, and some luxurious places to stay in Toronto have made the list. Each year, Travel and Leisure asks readers to voice their opinions on experiences around the world, where they share opinions on the top hotels, cities, cruises and more. The list includes specific rankings by country, with a roundup dedicated to hotels and resorts around Canada. Three Toronto hotels were bestowed top spots in this year's ranking, earning them national and international recognition. Two hotels in Toronto that made it to the top 5 for Canadian hotels were The St. Regis and Four Seasons Hotel, ranking in fourth and fifth spots, respectively....

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3 d. ago Toronto getting new flight to country known for pristine beaches and classic cars

If you're like me and already dreaming of a sunny escape this upcoming winter, you'll be pleased to hear that a new flight service was just introduced from Toronto to a country known for its tropical white, sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and streets full of vintage cars. As part of its winter 2025/26 schedule out of Ontario, WestJet is officially welcoming Havana, Cuba, to its route map for the first time. The airline is also set to deliver non-stop flights from several cities across the province this year, increasing its Ontario southbound seat capacity by eight per cent compared to the same season last year. Here in Toronto, WestJet will be boosting capacity from Pearson Airport by five per cent, led by two new sun routes (Havana and Samaná, Dominican Republic) as well as significant increases to existing destinations. Flights from Toronto to Havana will depart twice weekly starting Dec. 18, and flights to ...

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4 d. ago Toronto family stuck on island near Turks and Caicos after boat crash

A Toronto family is reaching out for help after being left stranded on a small island off Turks and Caicos.According to Tiffany Scholl, her sister, Krista, brother-in-law, Tony, and niece, Adelaide, were sailing when their boat hit a reef and began to sink."Within seconds, they were in the emergency dinghy and then saved by a helicopter some hours later," Scholl shared in a GoFundMe created on Monday. "They watched their home sink into the ocean as they were pulled up by the helicopter."Photo: Tiffany Scholl/GoFundMe.Scholl says the family is now at the Coast Guard base on a small island off the coast of Turks and Caicos and needs help to return to Canada, which is why she started the fundraiser."They have nothing but the clothes on their backs," she wrote. "Please help and donate to the most deserving and amazing people I know."Scholl says the money will also help them restart their life in Canada.The GoFundMe has an $18,000 go...

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5 d. ago Toronto Pearson Airport now serves two of the world's largest passenger planes

Toronto has become one of the handful of cities in the world served by not one, but two Airbus A380 operators, Emirates and now Etihad Airways, cementing Pearson Airport's growing status as a major hub for long-haul travel. Etihad Airways officially began A380 service on its Abu Dhabi to Toronto route on June 24, marking the first time the airline has flown its flagship double-decker aircraft to Canada, and the first time Toronto has hosted two different A380 carriers simultaneously in three years. Etihad's A380 offers 486 seats across four cabin classes, including The Residence, the world's only three-room suite in the sky, complete with a private living room, bedroom, and ensuite shower. The aircraft also features nine "First Apartments" with lie-flat beds and ottoman seating, 70 Business Studios, and 405 Economy Smart Seats with an extra four inches of space. The new aircraft also brings a 31 per cent increase in capacity compared to the previ...

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9 d. ago New Brunswick cancer patient depleted savings to travel for clinical trial in Toronto

Despite seeing encouraging results, the New Brunswick woman says she doesn't qualify for a program that helps pay for food and lodging for out-of-province cancer treatment.

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2 w. ago Toronto getting new direct flight to sprawling metropolis where Europe meets Asia

Looking to take a Turkish getaway? Air Transat's new route just made your next vacation a whole lot easier. The airline is launching a new non-stop route between Toronto and Istanbul, which will cut down travel time and offer a direct way to get to Türkiye's most tourist-filled city. The new service, the first of its kind for Air Transat, will operate twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, between Toronto and Istanbul. This announcement also signifies the route as Air Transat's longest ever crossing, spanning approximately 5,077 miles, surpassing its direct flights from Toronto to Athens. Istanbul has been visa-free for Canadians since 2024. Photo: Nate Hovee/Shutterstock The launch marks a significant interline partnership between Air Transat and Turkish Airlines, as the two carriers collaborate to offer improved air service between the two countries, linking Toronto to Istanbul with easy direct flights.  Istanbul has been ...

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3 w. ago Majority of GTA residents planning for staycations this summer, poll finds

A new poll from Silverware, an advanced hospitality technology company that examined GTA residents’ summer plans, found 56% planned to staycation in Toronto with 43% citing the U.S. political climate and travel concerns as their main reason for wanting to stay put. Other reasons for a staycation saw 35% saying they wanted to support local […]

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3 w. ago Stamps looking to make it two straight wins when they travel to Toronto

The Stamps will face the defending CFL champions Toronto Argonauts on Saturday at BMO Field.

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4 w. ago Toronto is getting direct flights to a European capital after an 11

A direct flight between Toronto and a Northern European capital is resuming after an 11-year pause.Finnair announced on Wednesday that it will resume its long-scrapped direct flight between Helsinki, Finland and Toronto starting next year, after over a decade.The route is set to officially return on May 4, 2026, and will operate with three flights a week during the busy tourist season for both cities, until August 29, 2026.Finnair last operated this flight in fall 2015, and by the time the route resumes next May, it will have been 11 years since the carrier flew a Helsinki-Toronto route.Flights will depart on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays using Airbus A330-300 aircraft, and total flight times from Helsinki to Toronto will span approximately 8 hours and 45 minutes.Mistervlad/Shutterstock"We are excited to grow our North American network and bring Canada back as a destination. Toronto is a popular travel destination and offers, especially our European customers, great connect...

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