Tag: travel insurance
TICO’s March Break Survival Guide – 5 Must-Do Tips Before you Leave for Your Holiday
The March Break countdown is officially on! You’ve spent countless hours deliberating destinations, reading reviews and crunching the budget before you decided on the perfect destination for your family. Now that March Break is mere days away, the whole family is excited about the beach, ski slopes or historic sites that await them. To make…
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,…
Do I Need Travel Insurance When Travelling Within Canada?
Most Canadians are aware of the importance of purchasing travel protection such as cancellation and medical insurance when travelling outside the country. However many Canadians do not even consider purchasing medical insurance when travelling within Canada. The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) does not sell travel insurance, but we do recommend that travellers consider…