Travel tips

Road trips are not just a summertime thing. Many Canadians plan road trips during the winter months. They travel south to get a reprieve from the winter weather, take trips up north to go skiing and many people plan road trips to see family and friends over the holidays.

Simplifying travel can make it more enjoyable. Technology has certainly had a huge impact on how we travel. There are many travel gadgets that claim to help make travelling easier. How many of them are truly useful?

Heading to a warmer climate for the winter this year? Escaping the snow for a few months takes a lot of organization. By carefully preparing your departure, you can leave with peace of mind. Here’s a checklist to help you pack your luggage.

Many people don’t think twice about using their credit card, and it’s a common way for travellers to pay for goods and services when they are abroad. Credit cards are widely accepted worldwide, they can be easier to use than cash and they often let you collect rewards points.

One of the most common pieces of travel advice is that you should wait for last-minute deals to save money on a trip. This strategy does work, and there are people who save money on planning travel this way. However, this strategy tends to be more effective for vacation packages rather than for booking flights for personal and business travel.

When you think of snowbirds, you probably think of people who travel south during the winter to get away from the cold to enjoy the season in warmer destinations such as Florida, Texas, Arizona and even Mexico.