Tag: travel information
Most Common Travel Complaints to TICO’s Consumer Hotline – and how to avoid the same pitfalls!
You’ve been researching vacation destinations, saving up money, and learning about all of the must-see attractions you’d like to visit. But, have you thought about how you’ll protect yourself in case the unexpected happens either before or during your holiday? As the year winds down, we look at some of the common calls received by…
What happens when a travel company goes out of business?
Over the last few years, there have been several iconic travel businesses that closed their doors. This has included both local Ontario-based businesses and iconic names like Thomas Cook, an airline and tour operator in the UK and Crystal Cruises, a luxury US-based cruise line. But what did those closures mean for Ontarians? Did you…
3 Ways to Tell if a Home-Based Travel Agency is Registered
In Ontario, the travel industry has experienced a dramatic increase in home-based travel agencies and travel counsellors working as outside sales representatives on behalf of travel agencies. While registered home-based travel agencies are completely legal, consumers should take the same precautions they would when dealing with a brick and mortar or online travel agency. To…
Travel Tips for Crossing the Canadian/U.S. Land Border
Check out these travel tips, handy apps and websites to ensure you have all the correct documentation and information to reduce your wait times at the border: 1. Know before you go Make sure you have the correct travel documents to enter the U.S. and to re-enter Canada: For current U.S. entry requirements, click…
Need to Cancel Your Trip? Why Trip Cancellation Insurance is Important
Always Buy Trip Cancellation Insurance While nobody ever expects to cancel their vacation plans, unexpected situations can occur, and cancellation charges levied by airlines, cruise lines, hotels and tour companies can amount to as much as 100% of the purchase price. This is why travel insurance is always recommended. By law, in Ontario, whether booking online,…