Mexico, Caribbean and Central America top vacation destinations for Canadians: poll

Nearly half of Canadians are planning vacation trips within the next six months, according to a new poll. Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean are the most popular destinations among those who have made plans, with 30 percent of travelers expecting to head to those regions. Domestic travel remains popular among Canadians, with 22 percent planning to visit another province or territory.

Europe was named by 17 percent of vacation planners, followed by the United States at 16 percent. Asia, including Southeast Asia, was named by 14 percent. Ontario residents are most likely to visit Mexico, Central America, or the Caribbean, with 29 percent of Ontario vacation planners expecting to travel to those regions compared to 17 percent who plan to visit the United States.