The Value Compass Points to Canada

While many travelers cast their eyes to tropical climates in search of the best vacation deals, the deepest values are popping up in America's backyard: Canada.

Our neighbor to the north rarely elicits excited responses from travelers, but this year, thanks in part to heavy discounting and a favorable exchange rate, a Canadian vacation will give you some serious bang for the buck.

"The best deals in North America can be found in Canada," says Edward Hasbrouck, author of The Practical Nomad: How to Travel Around the World. "This is one of the best times I've ever seen to go there in terms of value." ...