Thinking of buying property in Florida for extended winter holidays?  You're in good company.  According to the Government of Canada's study on Types of Canadian Travellers, nearly half a million Snowbirds flock to Florida every year. With the strong Canadian dollar and hot property...

Have you ever had a vacation spoiled because you came down with a cold and didn't want to get out of your hotel bed, but did anyway? After all, it's your vacation and you want to make the most of it. Luckily, a cold doesn't typically require an emergency room visit. But there are many common...

Attention Travellers! Nowadays, travelling is a frequent occurrence; people go shopping across the border, take a cruise, or go for a 1-week all-inclusive vacation like it's no big deal.   So it's more important than ever to have emergency medical or travel insurance coverage when you're...

The Mexico Tourism Board, the Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Cancun Hotel Association are concerned about the situation regarding the recent bankruptcy of Conquest Vacations and have taken action. Although this situation is out of the reach of tourists, hoteliers, and the...

If you or someone you know is a woman who is planning on travelling alone, be sure to read up on these top stay-safe tips for single women travellers and Canadian women travelling alone. Women of today are bold adventurers. They are backpackers, business trekkers and eco-tourists. They are...

So you're heading out on holiday! You've probably read somewhere, or been told, to buy travel medical insurance-"just in case." While every emergency medical travel insurance policy varies, we wanted to help you by providing answers to questions you might not know to ask-but are important to...

For most families with children in school, the Christmas and March breaks are a time to look forward to a change from the day-to-day routine of winter. Do your kids have a hockey tournament out of town? Are you going on a vacation down south? These plans require lots of organization, so while...

Christmas travel plans? Yes, it's that time of year again. Christmas is just around the corner, and it's time to start thinking about your plans for the holidays. That means making a list of all the things you need to do, such as buying gifts for your family and friends, planning dinner parties,...

It's cold and flu season again here in Canada, but what about other parts of the world like say Brazil? If you're above the equator, cold and flu season typically happens during colder winter months, usually from November to March. If you're south of the equator, it flips just like the...

Planning a fall or winter vacation? Let's see if we can help you get out there for less.Here are the top ways to save money while planning your getaway.Top ways to save money on your travels this fall or winter 1. The Internet is your friend Whatever you are looking to do, there are many...