ACV Launches Travellers’ Top Picks Awards

Image: ACV Travellers' Top Picks (Photo Credit: Air Canada Vacations)
Image: ACV Travellers' Top Picks (Photo Credit: Air Canada Vacations)
Jen Mallia
by Jen Mallia
Last updated: 10:30 AM ET, Tue April 8, 2025

Air Canada Vacations has launched its inaugural Travellers’ Top Picks Awards as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations and is seeking input from Canadians on some of their favourite things when it comes to travel. 

Voters will be eligible to win $5000 in gift cards to put towards a dream vacation and can earn extra entries during the voting process. Cast your vote on the Travellers’ Top Picks website.

"This isn't just about destinations—it's about celebrating the stories and memories Air Canada Vacations and Canadians have created together for over half a century," said Nino Montagnese, Vice President of Air Canada Vacations. "The Travellers' Top Picks Awards invite everyone to help shine a spotlight on some of the world's hidden gems and make them accessible and exciting for all Canadians."

The 10 voting categories are:

  • Bucket List – Once-in-a-lifetime vacations offering unforgettable experiences.
  • Beach Vacation – Relaxing holidays spent lounging on sandy shores and swimming in crystal clear waters.
  • Foodie Favourite – Culinary adventures featuring everything from street food to fine dining.
  • Adventure Travel – Thrilling outdoor destinations for exploration and activities.
  • Arts & Culture – Destinations focused on local arts, history, and cultural immersion.
  • Family – Fun-filled vacations for families of all ages.
  • Wellness – Restorative getaways that focus on relaxation, yoga, spa treatments, and health.
  • Romance – The perfect places to fall in love.
  • City Break – Urban escapes exploring the world's most vibrant cities.
  • Hidden Gem – Off-the-beaten-path destinations that offer charm and uniqueness.

ACV will bestow awards on the top destinations in 10 categories based on traveller votes, collected from now until June 30, 2025. Winning destinations will be announced in September 2025.

 

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Jen Mallia

Jen Mallia

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Jen Mallia is an Edmonton-based writer, editor, and Oxford comma apologist. She is a former senior editor of the CAA/AMA Insider magazines and has written for a host of publications, including The Globe and Mail. National Post, The Guardian, Today's Parent, and InStyle. 

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