Travel tips

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.

Many Canadians have dual citizenship, which means they are official citizens of Canada and of another country. Currently, approximately 90 countries legally recognize dual citizenship, and each country has its own laws and rules regarding how it is treated.

Most Canadian employees who work full-time look forward to using their vacation days every year. There is nothing like the feeling of knowing you are taking the next few days or a week off, and having the ability to take a paid vacation day here and there is a luxury we can all enjoy.

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.