From the launch of flights to Vancouver and Bologna to new ships plying the Caribbean, NICOLA ISEARD selects some holiday highlights for the year ahead

As Channel 5's Extreme Frontiers series with CHARLEY BOORMAN starts next week, the actor and global adventurer talks about some of the highlights of his expedition across Canada

DEBORAH STONE sails into a sea of colour as she looks at fantastic seasonal cruises

KATHY ARNOLD grabs her Stetson and heads into the wilderness on horseback during a relaxed ranch holiday in Canada

With culture-packed neighbourhoods, buzzing streets and a breathtaking new attraction, it's high time you headed to Canada's largest city, says JAMES ELLIS

As newlyweds William and Kate prepare to jet off on their first official tour, NICK BOULOS looks at five places they will be visiting

There can't be many better ways to admire the natural wonders of the Rockies than from the top deck of a luxury train. GEOFF HO climbs aboard

NICOLA AGIUS checks out the chic Canadian playground that's big on sights, sounds and superstars...

SIMON YEEND ventures off-piste on a tour of four resorts and soon finds himself eating a lot of snow

PAUL JEEVES heads to Canada's laid-back east coast where he takes in the dramatic seascapes and spectacular marine wildlife, and even catches his own supper