11 top travel sites to help plan your next vacation
As a travel expert, I’m constantly asked about my favourite travel websites. Truth be told, there’s not one specific site that I use exclusively since every website is different, often focusing on just...
View Article5 trending winter vacation destinations for budget travellers
What does the ideal winter vacation look like to you? Whether it involves a warm beach and cold beverages, or a swirling snow-globe scene brought to life, there are plenty of spots to choose from—both...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about Canada’s new air passenger rights
Passenger rights in Canada have been a sore spot for travellers for many years. Historically, if you were delayed for reasons within the airline’s control, you weren’t entitled to any compensation. As...
View Article10 tips for saving money (and your sanity) when travelling with kids
Air travel with young children can be a nerve-wracking experience—even when they’re your own. Not only do I not know how my daughter’s going to react on a flight (will there be tears, unbridled hunger,...
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4 great-value spring break travel destinations for Canadians
Winter Break, March Break, Spring Break—whatever you call it, and regardless of what time you get off (it’s the first week of March for most in Quebec, and the last week for Manitoba), many people are...
View ArticleDid coronavirus cancel your travel plans? Here’s how to get your money back
Whether it’s a trip you booked months ago, or a last-minute deal you snagged when news coverage of the coronavirus was still just a faint rumble, travelling at this time is not an option. The Canadian...
View ArticleTired of still life in quarantine? Visit the world from your sofa
As we continue to deal with the difficult reality of living with the novel coronavirus, travel and culture lovers are wrapping their minds around the fact that it could be several months before we’ll...
View ArticleTravel deals to take advantage of now, and save for later—when it’s safe
As social bubbles, provinces and countries slowly open up again, many people are looking to salvage their travel plans for this summer while others think about 2021. Admittedly, there’s still a lot of...
View ArticleReady to try camping? Here’s how much you can expect to spend
We’ve never really been a camping family. Sure, we’ve stayed in cabins at national parks and love getting out in nature, but actual camping? Nah. That all changed this summer, when we’ve had to look...
View ArticleWhy so many Canadians are RVing right now
COVID-19 has me doing all kinds of things I’d never really done before the pandemic started (jigsaw puzzles, for one) and has forced our family to rethink our vacation plans. We’ve already brushed off...
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WestJet’s COVID refunds—can you get your money back?
In a somewhat surprising move on October 21, 2020, WestJet announced it will be issuing refunds to the original form of payment to travellers who had their flights cancelled due to COVID-19. You would...
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Can you still travel during the pandemic?
While the government is still advising to avoid any non-essential travel, there’s no denying that many snowbirds are looking to travel responsibly and safely. And those in households with members all...
View ArticleHow much does it cost to fly in Canada?
I’ve flown to the Caribbean, Europe, and even South America, for cheaper than what it costs to fly within Canada. Comparison shopping for flights from Toronto to Vancouver, the lowest price I could...
View ArticleIs travelling your new long-term goal? Use your travel rewards credit card to...
With months of pandemic-related lockdowns behind us and some uncertainty still ahead, many Canadians have put their travel plans on hold in favour of other pursuits. This year we’ve seen a boom in...
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The best travel credit cards that aren’t travel credit cards
If we’ve learned anything from the pandemic, it’s that things can change quickly. In 2019, travel was a major spending category for Canadians. But in 2020, we were grounded by the COVID-19 pandemic....
View ArticleFive credit card habits to think about before getting your next card
If you’re researching credit cards, chances are you’re looking for a specific set of features—but with so many rates, rules and rewards to compare, it can be a time-consuming and confusing experience....
View ArticleYour Ontario staycation just got cheaper
Who’s ready for a road trip? If you live in Ontario, now’s a great time to explore what’s in your own (very big) backyard—with a bit of a discount. To promote local travel and help the tourism and...
View ArticleThe smart way to pay for “experiences” and other money tips
Who is Doretta Thompson? She is the director of corporate citizenship at CPA Canada, where she leads its impressive and award-winning financial literacy initiatives. She also sits on the board of AFOA...
View ArticleWhy you need a USD savings account
It may have never occurred to you to consider opening a U.S. dollar savings account, but after reading this, that might change. In an increasingly connected world, this type of account offers many...
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4 great-value spring break travel destinations for Canadians
Winter Break, March Break, Spring Break—whatever you call it, and regardless of what time you get off (it’s the first week of March for most in Quebec, and the last week for Manitoba), many people are...
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