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Canadians love to travel
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According to the TD First Class Adventures Poll, 66 percent will travel within Canada, followed by 33 percent who will travel to the United States. Ten percent of people plan to travel to Europe and another seven percent are heading to Mexico or the Caribbean.
"It's clear Canadians are avid travellers. Our research shows that over the past year, more than 70 percent of Canadians have travelled two or more times for pleasure," says Stacie Pearson, associate vice-president, TD Canada Trust Credit Cards.
"With all these trips, travel costs can really add up. Still, only one in five Canadians save and use travel rewards. More Canadians could be harnessing the power of travel rewards in their travel planning."
Forty-six percent of Canadians research all aspects of their trip prior to booking and 25 percent book their vacation at least three months in advance.
Canadians differ radically in their travel preferences. One quarter prefer a well-organized trip such as a bus tour or cruise, 23 percent like active travel such as hiking or scuba diving and 24 percent prefer to travel with a credit card and no set plans.
"It's important to understand what you are looking for in a trip and ensure you get the most out of your vacation. I hope people take our travel quiz to find out whether they are a "thrill seeker" or a "culturite" - your personality and the activities you enjoy are good indicators of the type of trip that is right for you," says Pearson.
For 27 percent of Canadians, their dream vacation consists of a cultural experience - great cities, fine art and beautiful hotels, while for another 28 percent it's a luxury beach vacation with the family.
