What trips really cost

Findings from the prices we check and store: flights, the stay, food and getting around, added together. Every post says how it was measured, and every figure is free to quote with credit.

• November 10, 2026 · ReportWhat a Christmas week in the sun costs from Canada in 2026The all-in cost of a Christmas week at the beach from six Canadian cities: flights, stay, food and getting around, for two and for a family of four.
• November 10, 2026 · StudyChristmas or March break? The same trips, priced in both weeksWe priced the same 7-night trips from Toronto and Montréal in both weeks. Christmas usually costs more, but some trips are cheaper then.