Here is a checklist of important travel tips to go over before each and every trip:

1. Respect local laws and customs - Something that may be normal here can get you put in jail in some countries.  Plus, when you respect local customs, you respect the local people.

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Disney World is truly for everyone!

It’s a world as big as imagination itself, with four world famous Disney Theme Parks, fun-filled water parks, and two of the best entertainment, shopping districts in Orlando, plus a huge range of activities, from golf to relaxing spas. With 47 square miles of entertainment, there is no other place on earth that provides such a magical escape from everyday life. 

So, why book Disney now?  Here are a few great reasons:

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The Bedbug Registry exists to give travelers and renters a reliable and neutral platform for reporting their encounters with bedbugs.  These retro pests are spreading extremely quickly across several North American cities!

Bed bugs are easy to transport in luggage and very hard to get rid of.  They have become a real nuisance for hotels, who are generally not publicizing their infestations.  You can’t tell whether a building or hotel room has them based on cleanliness - the bugs can thrive anywhere there are cracks and crevices to hide in.  Until a reliable, safe pesticide becomes available, avoiding bedbug encounters will be the only reliable way to ensure they don’t spread into your own home.

Canada ranks as one of the most diverse and appealing destinations in the world, and yet we often look abroad first when thinking of a vacation.  In honour of Canada Day, we are showcasing some of the best that Canada has to offer!  

British Columbia - Sea to sky and everything in between: They welcomed the world for the Winter Olympics in 2010, but B.C. has always been known for it’s epic, rugged beauty, it’s sense of adventure, and it’s and welcoming spirit.  Rollerblade in Stanley Park, shop on Granville island, do the ‘Grouse Grind’, or take a train ride through the Rockies.  There is so much to do and explore, but if you are looking for even more of a reason to visit, check out the Festival and Event Calendar and Tourism British Columbia.  This year, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, their largest music and arts event, is celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary.  (more…)

As much as we enjoy the warm sun, we must be cautious in our welcome.  It can bring joy, but also can be extremely damaging if we don’t take the proper precautions, especially with our children!

Here are some things that you should know about protecting childrem from the sun:

1. Common Sense and conventional wisdom is merely a start. Of course you should avoid the midday sun, shield infants in strollers and carriages, reapply sunscreen regularly and especially after swimming, look for sunglasses with UV protection, and go indoors immediately when a child’s skin begins to redden. (more…)

Some people would still consider eating sushi an adventure.  For most of us, though, adventurous eating goes way beyond that.  Brain, eyeballs, tarantulas, snakes, and even bull testicles are just some of the delicacies enjoyed around the world.  With an open mind and a bit of courage comes a whole buffet of unexpected adventures!

Here are 10 Tips for the Adventurous Eater (from Outpost Magazine):

1. If you can’t find it back home, don’t pass up the opportunity
2. If it’s on the menu, it probably won’t kill you (more…)

The Cuban government recently announced that beginning on May 1 of 2010, visitors will be required to show proof of emergency travel medical insurance from their home country. Travellers will need to present an insurance policy, insurance certificate, or travelling assistance card valid for insurance for the total duration of their stay in Cuba. (more…)

In an ideal travel world, all fights would be non-stop. But realistically, that isn’t going to happen. If anything, airline cost-cutting and cutbacks mean less and less of those non-stops. Especially as airlines reduce their presence at one-time hubs. So if a connection is the only option, or the only reasonably priced option, how do you make it as painless as possible? Here are a few suggestions: (more…)

Here 8 tips to help you prepare for the unexpected while travelling:

1. At the very least, read all about the country you will be visiting on Canada’s Foreign Affairs site.
2. Make sure your passport is up to date.  There are some countries that require that it is valid for three or six months beyond the travel dates, so don’t wait until the last minute.
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Are you considering taking a cruise but aren’t sure if cruising is really for you?  Let’s address 10 common questions about cruising:

1. Is Cruising Expensive?  Depending on your departure point and the itinerary you choose, the price of your cruise may seem high at first glance, but take into account that your cruise fare includes accommodation, meals, entertainment and activities for you and your children. Compared to the costs of a land vacation, a cruise will quite often be a more economical choice.  Also, if you haven’t looked lately, some of the prices out these days are very low, and the value is exceptional. (more…)