Puerto Vallarta is a perennial favourite destination for Canadians, but new air routes and an increased focus on authentic cultural experiences are changing travel patterns within Mexico’s Jalisco State.
“The Canadian market has been extremely important for Jalisco for a long time,” said Michelle Fridman, Secretary of Tourism of Jalisco. “We receive so many Canadians to Puerto Vallarta, but we are seeing more and more Canadians exploring the rest of the state.”
Travelweek connected with Fridman in Vancouver, where she was meeting with tour operators, airlines and other trade partners…
I kept hearing the same question in the days leading up to the grand opening of The Overhang at Malahat SkyWalk: “Are you going to do it?”
I seem to lack whatever self-preservation instinct triggers a fear of heights, so for me, there was no question—I would absolutely be one of the first visitors to step out into the first-of-its-kind glass viewing cube at the very top of the SkyWalk’s Spiral Tower. It’s not every day that you get the chance to stand 250 metres above sea level with only six centimetres of glass between your feet and the water and forest views below…
Launching a new hotel is never a completely smooth process – especially when that hotel is a 487-room resort opening after a 2.5-year renovation of an existing property. The Secrets Mirabel Cancun Resort & Spa, which opened in November 2025 in the Cancun Hotel Zone, is no exception…
More than 100 kilometres long and up to 150 metres deep, Kootenay Lake is the largest natural lake in southern British Columbia. Lined by six welcoming communities and surrounded by two towering mountain ranges, this massive glacier-carved watershed is the perfect place to embrace lake life this summer—no matter what that looks like for you…
It was a milestone moment in Vancouver last week as the Seabourn Encore made its maiden call during a seven-day sailing to Juneau, marking the start of the cruise line’s 2026 Alaska season.
The nine-year-old ship will sail weekly between the two destinations until September, when it will cross the Pacific and spend seven months in Asia before returning to Vancouver next spring.
At just 690 feet in length and 92 feet in width, the 600-guest luxury ship can reach remote areas and travel narrow waterways throughout its West Coast sailings…
In an increasingly unstable world, Seattle’s youth are a key resource for creative problem-solving, visionary leadership, and community building. However, young people’s ideas are often minimized or dismissed.
Youth with marginalized identities, in particular, face social pressure to self-protect by making their voices smaller. In identity-safe spaces, young people can shed those layers of self-protection, enabling them to take inspired risks and grow into empowered civic leaders and community advocates who will shape the city’s identity in years to come…
VANCOUVER — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) wrapped up its 2026 Roadshow in Vancouver, the only Canadian stop on a three-city tour of North America.
The event connected 32 Thai suppliers with some 45 travel advisors in a packed afternoon of speed-dating-style seven-minute meetings.
Vancouver is a critical hub for Thai tourism in North America, as Air Canada’s YVR to Bangkok flight is the only nonstop service from the continent. Previously a seasonal offering, the flight isoffered year-round for the first time in 2026…
Spring is a special time in Whistler. Fresh snow is still falling on the peaks while wildflowers are starting to bloom in the valley. Lift lines are short and trails are quiet, but the après scene still pops.
The spring multisport season is a short but very sweet moment that locals look forward to every year. Pack your ski boots and your sandals – you’ll need them both for a spring getaway in this picture-perfect mountain town…
Surrounded by shimmering lakes, ancient forests and rolling grasslands, Greater Vernon is home to more than 500 kilometres of hiking, biking and multi-use trails through some of British Columbia’s most iconic landscapes.
From gentle lakeside strolls to heart-pumping black diamond trails, there’s something here for every outdoor adventurer. There are so many trails to explore that Greater Vernon was recognized as the Official Trail Capital of BC in 2023…
In Fernie, BC, spring brings clear trails, a surging river and sunny downtown patios that beckon you to explore and unwind in an unpretentious mountain town that’s well-worth discovering.
Here’s how to make the most of the beautiful shoulder season in Fernie…
