As Covid rules relax and travelers gear up to get back out into the world, the Independence Day long weekend is looking like the perfect time for a trip. So where is everyone going? Travel booking site Priceline has released data showing that after two years of coastal and regional holidays, travellers are keen to get back to the big cities. From the neon lights of Las Vegas to international destinations like London, Paris and Rome, here are the most popular spots for Fourth of July travel this year.

First Nations communities of modern-day Alberta have been gathering, harvesting, and connecting to the inspiring lands of Jasper National Park from ancient times, playing an integral part in upholding the beauty and history of this spiritual place. Travel on our Majesty of the Rockies luxury guided tour and enjoy a unique opportunity to explore the Indigenous history of Canada, and discover the heartbeat of Mother Earth with the Warrior Women. 

Famed as the cradle of civilised drinking, the city of New Orleans has spent centuries perfecting the art of the cocktail. From historic bars like the Sazerac Bar, Carousel Bar, Antoine’s and Brennan’s, to home-grown cocktails like the Sazerac, the Hurricane, and the Ramos Gin Fizz, there are few other places in the world that compare to the Big Easy’s cocktail culture. You can even visit the Museum of the American Cocktail in this fun-loving city. To celebrate World Cocktail Day on 13 May, we’re embracing the motto of New Orleans – “Laissez les bon temps rouler” or “Let the good times roll” – and diving into 9 of the best cocktails in New Orleans and where to drink them.