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With so much information available on social media, blogs, videos, and websites, planning a trip can become a daunting task and can easily get overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! Find out all you should know to help plan your next trip with our extensive library of travel planning related articles.

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Phone tips for international travel

Whether you’re a tech guru or a troglodyte, these tips can ensure your phone stays useful, without the hefty bills or headaches.
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Tips on how to stay safe while travelling

Here are essential tips to stay safe while travelling including how to stay safe in a crowd, protect your belongings, prevent illness, and why you may should purchase travel insurance.
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How to pack and prepare to go on safari

What you should know about packing and preparing for Safari including what to wear, how to stay safe, and where to go. You should know tips such as what colors to wear to avoid the tsetse fly, and how to safely watch wildlife.
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What to do if unrest strikes while travelling

Here is how to stay safe if you experience civil unrest while travelling. Know when to leave and stock up on supplies. Know how to protect yourself in a crowd and keep track of important events and travel warnings. 
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Join the Slow Travel Movement

Slow Travel encourages buying and eating locally, reducing your footprint while travelling, and exploring a destination without rushing. Slow Travel comes from the Slow Food Movement, which began in Italy in the 1980s.
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Planning an affordable luxury holiday

If you think you can’t afford luxury travel, check out these money saving tips. You can be pampered on your next vacation without breaking the bank. 
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What is digital detox travel?

Digital detox travel is not just a trend; it's a conscious choice to disconnect from an electronic ecosystem and reconnect with the tangible, natural world around us. 
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Tips for healthy travel

From jet lag to unfamiliar foods, staying healthy while travelling requires extra preparation. Here are some essential tips to keep you on track and enjoying your next adventure.
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Tips for travelling with your pet

Travelling with your pet can be a fun experience. Here’s some tips on how to travel with your pet safely on road trips and flights, and advice on finding pet friendly hotels, pet sitters and things to do with your pet.
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Going Green: Sustainable Tourism

As travellers become more aware of their environmental footprint, the demand for sustainable tourism experiences continues to increase. But what does that mean?
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Tips for travelling with a group

They say the more the merrier. We agree. Follow these recommendations to ensure you enjoy your travel experience not only as a collective, but as an individual as well.
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Five top tips for travelling sustainably 

Here’s some top tips for eco-friendly travel. Learn about slow travel, why you should use local guides, bundling several destinations into one trip, and how to offset your carbon footprint.
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How to travel safely during the winter

Here’s advice on how to stay safe while travelling this winter. How to avoid hypothermia and frostbite, dress warmly, drive safely, check your car before a road trip, and what to pack in an emergency kit.
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Multi-destination trips and travel insurance

Planning a multi-destination trip? Here’s some tips on how to save money while travelling, and choosing a destination. Learn why you need travel insurance to protect your health and belongings while travelling across the world. 
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What’s better – solo or group travel? 

With solo travel on the rise, you may be wondering what’s better – going it alone or group travel. Here are the pros and cons of both solo and group travel for saving money, safety and fun. 
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Top ten books about travelling 

Here’s our list of the top ten travel books to inspire your next adventure, some are guides with expert advice, others are compelling travelogues. We include powerful stories about women solo travellers.
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Top global Earth Day events  

Earth Day is celebrated globally on April 22 to promote awareness of climate change and environmental degradation. Here are Earth Day celebrations and volunteer events held around the world.
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Countries that require travel
insurance for entry

Travel insurance could mean the difference between experiencing a foreign land and never getting past customs. Here are some destinations that require it for entry.
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Tips for planning an all-inclusive vacation

Here’s some advice on how to plan an all-inclusive vacation, pitfalls to avoid, and some of the most popular all-inclusive resorts for all types of travellers. An all-inclusive resort meets all of your needs with one or few fees.
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Canada drops COVID-19 border requirements

As of Oct. 1, Canada dropped all COVID-19 restrictions for incoming travellers, including mask mandates, COVID-19 quarantines and testing. Here’s more on what incoming travellers, regardless of citizenship, will no longer have to do.
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European Union to require travel fees

Starting in November 2023, the European Union will require visitors from visa exempt nations, which includes Canada, to pay a small fee to enter the region under the new European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). 
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Top U.S. Travel destinations for Canadians  

The United States is by far the most popular international tourist destination for Canadians, who provide the second largest source of tourists to the United States, followed by Mexico. In 2019, more than 20.7 million Canadians visited their neighbour to the south. Here’s a list of some of the top vacation destinations in the U.S. that includes bustling cities, sandy beaches, and beautiful national parks. 
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What to know before travelling internationally this summer

More Canadians have plans to scratch their travel itch as pandemic restrictions lift at international destinations, but snarls at airports and long passport waits have gotten in the way. Here are practical tips and things to add to your summer travel checklist before leaving Canada. 
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Travel insurance during pregnancy: what you should know

Protecting yourself with travel insurance is essential, particularly when you are expecting a baby. But it’s also important to know what circumstances travel insurance will or will not cover your pregnancy.
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Planning on taking a gap year? Here's what you should know

A gap year is typically an opportunity for experiential learning, self-discovery, and transferrable skill development. Get useful information that will help you plan for your own gap year.
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How to pick the best travel shoes for your trip

Do you know which shoes you should pack for your next trip? Here are some insightful tips on how to pick the best travel footwear for your next travel adventure.
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How travellers can benefit from shared economy services

Shared economy services have revolutionized the way people travel. But, there are lots of pros and cons to be aware of. Here are five tips to help you navigate safely through options when travelling and planning your trip.
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How to keep money and valuables safe when you travel

Learn how to safeguard your cash and valuables while travelling and how travel insurance can help if you are the victim of theft.
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Tips for travelling with a drone

Whether the goal is to capture incredible photo or video footage to remember a special moment, share on social media, or use in a personal drone racing league vlog, the following can help ensure an enjoyable experience.
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All you should know about cross border shopping

Learn how to plan a successful cross-border shopping trip to the US. We offer advice on travel insurance, the exchange rate, duty-free limits, planning your route, what to pack and more.
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How to plan your road trip across Canada

Road trips are an ideal way for anyone visiting or new to Canada, to discover the country. Learn how to set a cross-Canada itinerary, as well as tips on how to choose your destinations, and how to travel safely with travel insurance.
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10 backpacking essentials you must carry on your trip

Are you planning your first or a new backpacking adventure? Our list of must-pack items will help you to tackle nearly every situation you can think of.
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How to make your guests feel welcome

Get ideas to maximize the enjoyment of visiting relatives and out-of-town guests including preparations to make them feel at home, planning things to do with them and how to set the right expectations.
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Top travel apps for Canadian travellers

Whether it is a solo adventure, family vacation or business travel, the right travel mobile apps can make a huge difference in terms of having a smooth and enjoyable trip experience. Here’s a list of the best apps every traveller should have on their phones.
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