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Unique travel experiences, fun itineraries & offbeat places to help you plan your dream trip
Road trips are a liberating travel experience filled with adventure. It's exciting renting a car, making a new playlist and setting off into the unknown. Explore our fun road trip destinations below that take you through dramatic scenery and offer unique things to do.
Escape to Tofino, BC in winter when the raw beauty of the coast becomes even more dramatic with moody skies, crashing waves and misty landscapes. We list 21 things to do in Tofino in winter, from gorgeous beach walks and tucked-away cafes to the best restaurants and hideaways for storm watching.
See our list of the best short road trips from Toronto, including nature escapes, food and wine destinations, and unique places to stay.
Gabriola Island is a unique destination with over 200 artists calling it home. Although its close location to Nanaimo may make it feel more commercial compared to other Gulf Islands, its art scene, scenic sights and fun activities make up for it. See our list of fun things to do on Gabriola Island.
Our 12 day Italy and France itinerary takes you to incredible culinary destinations without the need for any flights. Your journey starts in the South of France and brings you to Provence, the Cote d'Azur, Piedmont, the Italian Riviera, Florence and Tuscany.
Our South of France and Italy road trip itinerary is a wine and food lover's dream with gorgeous landscapes and unique cultural experiences. Your journey starts in the heart of Provence, continues along the glamorous French Riviera and finishes in Piedmont, an underrated wine region in Italy.