From stargazing and whale watching to literary escapes and farm stays, we share 10 of the year’s top travel trends to try — all within Canada.

Tucked away right beside The Well, the new Aire Ancient Baths is a gorgeous wellness temple, featuring a full hydrotherapy circuit of hot and cold pools, a steam room and sauna.

Weaving, lagoon-like pools; towering trees; and lush gardens set the scene at the luxurious Colony Club in Barbados, a beachside resort with a top-notch culinary program and a 150-bottle rum vault.

On a cold winter day, I take the new icebreaker 200 Oasis+ Thermal Suit for a test drive out on the slopes and use all the features — including the buttflap.

Hosted by journalist and TV host Natalie Preddie, and on-air personality Kayla Marie Williams, Beyond the Resort is an authentic look at the Caribbean, through culture, history and the people who define a destination.

At the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, Katie Bridges discovers adventure, relaxation and a dining scene that’s as vibrant as the coastline.

Naturally Pacific Resort, an affordable new hotel in Campbell River has made the region's breathtaking nature and outdoor pursuits accessible to the average traveller.

Tennis royalty meets slow-paced Spanish luxury at Zel Punta Cana, a sanctuary designed for equal parts movement and relaxation.

You don't need to travel far for vacay vibes. On the waterfront in Burlington, The Pearle Hotel & Spa, and its stunning Isabelle Restaurant, has a luxurious, laid-back Caribbean vibe.

At the heart of Prince Edward County, Picton's best restaurants are serving farm-to-table fare worth travelling for. These are the ones you have to visit, plus where to stay overnight.