Travel tips

Most vacations involve spending a number of days, or a week or more, in a single location. However, sometimes people have a limited amount of time to spend in a single city. This can be the result of a long layover, while travelling for business, on a road trip or just wanting to squeeze as many cities as possible into a vacation.

The minute someone finds out you are going on a trip, they seem to have a vast array of travel advice, even if they have never been to the destination or have no experience with the type of trip you are planning. You know: It’s the person who tells you not to talk to the locals, the one who tells you to stay on the resort or the one who thinks every place is dangerous and you will end up being captured and taken hostage.

Every year, Canadians take a trip across the border to the United States. Although there are various reasons Canadians like to travel south, one of them is familiarity. Of all the countries in the world, the US is one that is possibly the most similar to Canada. We share the same language and have similar geography and culture. There are many comparison points – that is, until you start comparing the laws.

Keeping tabs on your luggage can be a challenge when you travel. Once you hand it over at the baggage check-in at the airport, you never know if or when you will see it again.

It is no secret that Canada’s population is aging. In fact, for the first time ever, there are more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 15.

After retirement, many people look forward to travelling with their grandchildren. They want to spend quality time with them, and what better way to do so than by taking a trip together? Whether you are taking a trip to Disneyland, going camping or taking a road trip, it’s important for grandparents to understand what they are signing up for. To make your trip fun and memorable, here are some travel planning tips: