When on vacation the last thing you want to deal with is an emergency, but it does happen and it’s best to make sure your protected before you travel. Travel insurance policies can be difficult to understand with pages upon pages of ifs and buts that can make your head spin. Here’s a simple breakdown of the most typical questions about travel insurance. (more…)

Although the majority of the travel industry is geared towards traveling couples and families, more and more are opting to go on vacation alone, and I don’t blame them. With no one else to consider, traveling alone can let you really relax with no diapers to change, no picky eaters and no one complaining that their feet hurt. Here’s a small travel guide for those traveling solo. (more…)

If you’re like me, you don’t have a whole lot of extra cash lying around, especially not enough to go on a full blown vacation that’s anywhere above 3 stars. But wait…that’s not true at all! (more…)

School is back in session and whether you are a teacher, high school student, or college student, there is always a bit of a summer hangover at the start of the school year. It can be tough to adapt to. Rather than getting depressed, embrace your new surroundings and take these steps to get over those back to school blues. (more…)

It’s September, Labour Day has passed, the kids are back in school, and the next vacation is not anywhere on the horizon. Whether you are a teacher, working in an office, or out pounding the pavement, winter holidays are the next big break. So why would you book a winter vacation now? (more…)

Weather can be unpredictable and there is no exception when you are on vacation. Even if you check the weather in advance and book at the last minute, there is no guarantee that you will get a whole week without rain. In that case, here are some great things to do on that rainy day: (more…)

So you are planning on taking a vacation to the Caribbean or southern United States and you are unsure if the weather is going to co-operate.  It’s always important to check local weather conditions and weather maps before your trip, especially if you are booking last minute. (more…)

You have saved for months to book the trip of your dreams but have you taken precautions to prepare yourself for unexpected injury or sickness? If you were able to make the big expenditure to pay for the trip, you will be able to save a few more dollars to pay for the all important travel insurance. (more…)

We all know that the daily grind of life can be extremely tough and everyone deserves a break. So you have finally saved up all your vacation days and decided to head down south for some rest and relaxation but you can’t remember how to get your mind off work. Here are some tips on how to leave the stress behind: (more…)