Destinations

With 7 direct flights a week between Montréal and Tokyo, Japan has become a favourite destination for Canadians. Japan is a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Visitors can explore ancient temples, take part in traditional tea ceremonies, and soak up the vibrant energy of cities like Tokyo and Osaka. Japan's rich culture, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality make it a must-see for travellers seeking a deep and enriching experience. If you love adventure, climbing Mount Fuji during the official summer climbing season (July to early September) is an unforgettable experience not to be missed.

Tuscany is the romantic, idealized heart of Italy. Recognized worldwide as the birthplace of the Renaissance, it combines breathtaking medieval art, rolling vineyards that look like they're straight off a postcard, cypress-lined lanes, and a culinary and wine tradition that ranks among the finest in the world.

Exceptional Gastronomy and Wines

Tuscany produces some of the world's most acclaimed wines. You can visit vineyards in the Chianti Classico region or discover the hilltop village of Montepulciano and savour the legendary Vino Nobile. Beyond major cities like Florence and Siena, Tuscany is famous for its fortified hilltop villages, such as San Gimignano and Lucca. Staying at a traditional agriturismo lets visitors fully immerse themselves in the peaceful, idyllic rhythm of Italian life.

Rising alone from the Tanzanian savanna without a single foothill to soften its silhouette, Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing peak on Earth, topping out at 5,895 metres above sea level at Uhuru Peak. Unlike Everest or Denali, no ropes, crampons, or technical climbing experience are required on the standard "tourist routes" — which is exactly why an estimated 35,000 to 40,000 people attempt the summit every year. Trekkers choose among seven established routes — Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Rongai, and others — typically spending five to nine days moving through five distinct climate zones, from lush rainforest and open moorland to alpine desert and, finally, an arctic-like summit crowned in glacial ice. The best conditions fall during Tanzania's two dry seasons, from late December to mid-March and from June to October, when trails are firmer and summit success rates climb as high as 85–95% on well-paced itineraries.

The real risk isn't the climb — it's the altitude

Because Kilimanjaro can be reached without ropes or technical skill, many travellers underestimate it. The real danger is elevation gained faster than the body can adapt. Studies following climbers on the mountain have found that 70% experience at least one symptom of altitude illness — headache, nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite — and that acute mountain sickness affects roughly half of all trekkers on standard five- to six-day ascents. In more serious cases, high-altitude pulmonary or cerebral edema can require urgent descent, oxygen, or medical evacuation. Roughly 10 tourist deaths are reported on Kilimanjaro each year, the large majority linked to altitude illness rather than falls or technical mishaps. This is precisely the kind of exposure a standard emergency medical policy is not designed to absorb on its own.