If you are flying down south for an all inclusive vacation, it is essential to prepare for anything, starting with the flight. In the case of turbulence, here are some techniques to keep you as cool as a cucumber when the plane starts to bounce: (more…)
Archive for the ‘Travel Tips’ Category
Top 5 Carry-On Items
When travelling to an all-inclusive vacation, Europe, Asia, or even domestically, there are items that can be brought aboard an airplane that will make a flight feel like a breeze. Many domestic flights don’t offer inboard movies so you are forced to entertain yourself. Here is a list of the top 5 best items to bring in your carry-on luggage: (more…)
Travel Tips: Budget Airlines in Europe
When traveling around Europe, it is always impressive at the cheap vacation deals you can find because the flights are so well priced. Trains have always been thought of as the cheapest and most convenient way to get from country to country within Europe. While you cannot beat the convenience of the train (most train stations are located in the center of cities) they are not always the cheapest mode of transportation. With the deregulation of airlines and the proliferation of extremely competitive discount carriers, more new no-frills airlines are taking off every year. This means that it is the perfect time for travelers to snatch up some great deals on flights within Europe. (more…)
Top 5 Places to Travel in the Fall
As the weather finally heating up, its tough to think of things like the kids going back in school and fall events like Halloween and Thanksgiving. With the rush of summer upon us, it’s easy to over look what a great opportunity it is to travel in the post summer months. With the cooler weather and people’s busy fall schedules, there’s naturally a drop-off in sheer number of people traveling. Translation; you’re guaranteed to get cheaper airline tickets and hotel room costs. Here are some top destinations to travel this coming fall. (more…)
Top 5 Summer Drinks
It’s the dead of summer and much of Canada is experiencing a serious heat wave. Beating the heat can be difficult, some people crank up the air, some roll down the windows, others hop in the pool or lake, and some people embrace the heat on a patio with a frosty cold beverage. Here’s a list of the top 5 summer drinks to keep you cool: (more…)
New Canadian Duty Free Limits
As of June 1st 2012, there have been changes to the duty free limits for cross border shopping. Canada’s latest federal budget has increased the amount of goods Canadians traveling abroad can bring back to Canada when out of the country for more than 24 hours. Here is a list of the updated limits for each corresponding time period: (more…)
High and Low Seasons in the Caribbean
When we’re travelling, it’s always smart to think about which season you are travelling in. When I talk here about ‘seasons’ I do not necessarily mean winter, spring, summer and fall. Even though they do impact the ‘seasons’ that I am referring to, for the sake of this article, when I say ‘seasons’, I am referring to high and low tourist season, and hurricane/rainy season. (more…)
Savoring the East Coast
Many people find themselves saving up vacation days to enjoy the summer months with friends and family. With the kids being off from school and the days just too beautiful to spend in an office, last minute trips are booked to the Caribbean, Florida, California, and many other popular summer destinations. However, if you are looking for not only a getaway, but beautiful scenery, warm weather, and kind people, travelling down the east coast of Canada and the States is a great way to spend your much anticipated summer vacation. Here are some spots along the east coast that will satisfy all of your senses: (more…)
Staying Healthy While on Vacation
For anyone who has traveled through multiple time zones, traveled from one climate extreme to another, or to a place where things like hepatitis are contracted if you’re not overly cautions, then you have probably experienced some sort of illness during or after your vacation.
A cold, flu, or even a nasty virus might be contracted if you aren’t careful and treat your body right. Here are some tips on keeping your body healthy on vacation: (more…)
Tips for Travelling with Children
It is always an exciting time of the year when the whole family goes away on vacation. For the kids, this means sun, fun, late nights, and parents that are generally in great moods! For the parents, it is a different story. Traveling with children always brings on a host of concerns. What should I pack them, how do I prevent them from getting sick, and how do I keep them occupied? Here are some tips that with make family vacations easier on the parents. (more…)