Less flash and more function, best describes Canadians' travel habits when exploring their own country. According to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI), although Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver reigned supreme for domestic travellers and international visitors, smaller cities like Kelowna and Kingston were also included in the Top 20 Most Popular Destinations for Canucks. International visitors were much more inclined to visit Canada's larger, more iconic attractions like the ...

If you've ever had to deal with an "armrest hogger" or "chatterbox" sitting next to you on an airplane - incidents that almost all passengers can relate to - we've found someone who can help. Meet Jacqueline Whitmore, a former flight attendant who's now an internationally-recognized etiquette expert, authorand founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach. Jacqueline is only too happy to share tips on how to deal with the most annoying airline passengers:

TORONTO - The average price paid by Canadians for a hotel room domestically rose by 5 per cent in 2014, compared with 2013, according to the latest Hotels.comT Hotel Price IndexT (HPIT). This increase topped the global average of a 3 per cent rise in hotel prices paid as the global economic recovery gathered momentum and consumers became more confident in travel spending.

Perhaps more than ever, women are willing to ditch their travelling companions and go solo when it comes time to hit the road and see the world. A survey by Small Luxury Hotels of the World, for example, revealed that between 2011 and 2012 there was a 53 per cent increase in the demand for rooms by women traveling alone. Still, despite the trend, many women may worry that such solitary excursions carry too many risks, making them a target for thieves, kidnappers and other criminals. But one wom...

NEW YORK - CNN Travel announced the Top 10 places in the world preferred by "selfie" smartphone takers. Tall buildings and theme parks seem to be the most popular spots, especially with Chinese tourists. In all, over 219 million Instagram posts last year were tagged "selfie" and the Eiffel Tower was the most preferred spot as a "selfie" backdrop. Here's CNN's complete Top 10 list:

BEIJING - China is cracking down on its citizens who travel abroad and cause problems - a move that was prompted after authorities here were bombarded with many accounts of bad behavior by Chinese travelers abroad.

On yet another bitter cold, snowy day in the Northeast, we thought you might like to think about putting you feet in some white sand, not white snow. So we've compiled a list of our Top 10 beaches and hope they bring you warm thoughts:

UNDERGROUND - We had to dig deep for this story. In fact, we sent our writers underground to find out which subway systems in the world are the best, from a tourist’s point of view. Some things we already know about subways:

ATTENTION LOVERS - Valentine's Day is for amateurs. Romantics like me celebrate it every day of the year with the one we love. And the 10 Most Romantic places I'd like to spend Valentine's Day with my lover are:

According to study conducted by Hotel.com, British Columbia is the most active province in the country with 86 per cent of its residents taking part in a fitness or sports activity. And while Quebec ranked last among provinces, it was still a strong 77 per cent, showing Canadians are an active bunch. So how do Canadians stay fit when they are travellng? Well, Hotels.com compiled a list of hotels which cater to such a group and rates the best in the country: