Just in time for the busy holiday travel season1, Airbnb is releasing its annual winter travel trends for Canadians, revealing trending destinations2, the most booked categories, and the stays travellers are searching for this season. In the spirit of welcoming the new year, Airbnb is also shaking the magic 8 ball to reveal 2024 travel predictions, as Canadians get ready for another exciting year of exploration.
From warm weather destinations in South America to iconic European cities, Canadians are actively seeking memorable stays around the globe.
2023 trending holiday destinations for Canadians
This holiday season, Canadians are setting their sights on warm beaches, tropical getaways, and amazing pools, making up the most booked categories for the holidays. From jet-setting to dreamy destinations across Asia-Pacific and South America, including Thailand, Japan, and Argentina, Canadian guests are embracing the holidays from around the world.
The following locations are just some of the trending global destinations that are catching Canadians’ attention3:
Tokyo, Japan
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pattaya City, Thailand
Sámara, Costa Rica
Dallas, Texas, United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Porto, Porto District, Portugal
Negril, Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trending holiday domestic destinations
The Great White North is vast and beautiful, so it comes as no surprise that domestic travel is thriving for Canadian travelers this holiday season. From snow-capped mountains to crystallized lakes, this winter, Canadians are enjoying all the country has to offer. This holiday season and into the new year, travelers are set to be busy exploring Canada’s winter scapes, seeking cozy getaways4.
Québec City, Quebec
Vernon, British Columbia
Prince Edward County, Ontario
Montréal, Québec
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Kitchener, Ontario
Windsor, Ontario
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Whitehorse, Yukon
Kelowna, British Columbia
Guests can also rely on these Airbnb holiday travel hacks to find the perfect stay for any budget and any vibe.
Trending 2024 destinations for Canadians
Looking to 2024, globetrotting Canadians are ready to pack their bags and explore new destinations. With cold weather setting in, Canadians are dreaming of sunshine-filled stays with top booked categories for 2024 including Amazing pools, Tropical stays, and Beaches.
As travel continues to inspire wanderlust, it’s no surprise that captivating destinations like Stockholm and Rome are the top trending destinations for the year ahead. Top trending destinations worldwide that Canadians are searching for in 2024 include:
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Stockholm, Sweden
Mykonos, Greece
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Tokyo, Japan
Rome, Italy
Saint-François, Guadeloupe
Pattaya City, Thailand
Galveston, Texas, United States
Port St. Lucie, Florida, United States
Trending 2024 domestic destinations for Canadians
For 2024, Canadian guests are headed out coast-to-coast, seeking one-of-a-kind picturesque stays in beautiful British Columbia, culturally rich Quebec, and metropolitan Ontario. The following destinations are a few of 2024’s most trendy spots across the country.
Toronto, Ontario
Silver Star Mountain, British Columbia
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Québec City, Quebec
Gatineau, Quebec
Saguenay, Quebec
Prince Edward County, Ontario
Montréal, Québec
Sun Peaks, British Columbia
St. Catharines, Ontario
Guest Favorites: Great ratings and reviews, easy to discover on Airbnb
For guests who are yet to finalize 2024 travel plans and need help finding the cream of the crop, Airbnb recently launched Guest Favorites, a collection of the 2 million most-loved homes on Airbnb based on ratings, reviews, and reliability. Guest Favorites have excellent reviews and are rated above 4.9 stars on average. These homes also receive high marks for ease of check-in, cleanliness, listing accuracy, Host communication, location, and value. Below are some of the most wishlisted Guest Favorite homes, including one of Canada’s most popular listings, to inspire new year travel:
Cob Cottage, Mayne Island, British Columbia
Hector Cave House, Santorini, Greece
Entire villa in Bali, Indonesia
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