5 Travel Tips

Vacations are more than a luxury today – they are a well-needed break for families caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Here are 5 travel tips to help you jumpstart your best vacation yet:

1. Keep everyone entertained. The ride to your travel destination is what is usually the most boring part, have some activities ready for your kids and you to make this time as a family fun time. Pack whatever you need – magazines, ipods, and games to keep the family entertained.
2. Have important documents handy. This includes your passport, records of travel insurance, and list of medications you take. In fact, a good tip is to take a photo of your travel insurance so that you have the contact information if needed.  Also, reading what your travel insurance covers beforehand can help you make informed decisions when you partake in risky activities during your trip. Having travel insurance not only gives you peace of mind, but gives your loved ones peace of mind to let you travel.
3. Give a copy of your contact information to someone you trust in Canada if they need to contact you – including numbers and addresses of where you are staying and your ticket details. It’s also a good idea to find out where the closest Canadian embassy is in where you are traveling.
4. Pack your medication and any refills you need. If you have a drug plan, order enough supply of your medication before you need. It’s a good idea to visit your doctor before you travel and get any vaccinations you may require before you leave.
5. A wise rule of packing for vacations is to pack only half of what you want to pack. People usually over pack clothes – this is just extra luggage to carry around. Pack all your necessities and leave everything you don’t think you will use behind.

Enjoy, have a good time and have a great vacation!