Let's be real, the state of the Canadian economy has many feeling like the loonie has been getting its a** kicked, no matter where we decide to vacation. Whether it's visiting our neighbours across the border south, hitting up the beaches of Mexico, or taking our wanderlust trans-Atlantic, many of us are feeling the hit with the exchange. Las Vegas, New York and Palm Springs have been throwing down some killer sales to lure back us Canucks, but I'm seeing clients look elsewhere for the time...

am a xenophile. A genuine lover of people. Of cultures. Of the unfamiliar. Of the beautifully different ways we exist, express, celebrate, mourn, eat, love, and belong. And I believe, wholeheartedly, that travel, when done with intention, can be one of the most powerful antidotes we have to fear.

From the cobbled streets of Portugal to the beaches of Southeast Asia, I've compiled some of the best long-stay holiday destinations for Canadians in 2025 and beyond, each offering a unique balance of comfort, culture, and connectivity.