Travel tips

Accommodations are often the focal point of any trip. Whether you are looking at vacation spots, planning a business trip or even planning a destination wedding, good accommodations are usually at the top of the list.

Everyone loves great food. We all have a favourite restaurant, one that is our go-to if we want to spoil ourselves with a good meal. But how often do you really treat yourself to a world-class meal, a meal that you thought you would only see on TV?

No one likes going through customs, but there are ways to make it easier. You nervously reread your declaration form, feeling slightly confused, while a dozen people crowd around and all you can think of is getting home as soon as possible. To avoid unpleasant surprises you need to know what you have to declare.

Shopping for travel insurance with coverage for pre-existing conditions, looking for health insurance for your parents or simply exploring your options for travel insurance for your next trip can be difficult. There is a lot to know about insurance, and once you decide on a policy, there are numerous health and travel insurance terms and policy elements to understand.

The days of Cuba being one of the most popular and affordable tourist destinations for Canadians are about to come to an end. The news that the United States and Cuba have re-established diplomatic ties signals an end of a golden age for Canadian travellers.

The value of our dollar has an impact on virtually every industry. Overall, the bottom line for consumers is that a low Canadian dollar means that it will cost more to travel south and abroad.