Tag: travel tips
Comparing Travel Consumer Protection: Travel Industry Council of Ontario and the Air Passenger Protection Regulations
Travelling can be an exciting and enriching experience. While most travel experiences are positive, there is the potential for challenges and disruptions. To safeguard travellers, both the provincial and federal governments have established regulations and protections. In Ontario, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) offers protection for consumers who purchase their travel from more…
TICO’s Research Finds: Ontarians Believe Travel is More Complex. Here are 3 Ways to Simplify it.
Ontarians are excited to travel – a recent survey conducted by TICO found nearly 70% intend to travel over the next few months – but they know it’s not always a smooth experience. Despite the excitement, 71% of Ontarians feel that travel is more complex now than it was prior to the pandemic. Here are…
Destination Wedding Cancelled? 4 Travel Tips to Avoid Paying More to Still Go
Unfortunately, it happens. The destination wedding you were looking forward to gets cancelled. While you feel sorry about the couple’s change of heart, you or some of the other guests or family members in your group may still want to go to the destination regardless, especially if you’ve booked time off work or if it’s…
6 Tips to Find the Best Travel Agent
Want a holiday trip that’s sensational, instead of just so-so? Sure you can spend the time and do it yourself … or you can save yourself the hassle and get a really great travel agent to help you plan and book trips that deliver the experiences you’re looking for. But how do you know if…
Travel Tips on a Different Way to Travel & See It all
Have you traveled to amazing destinations by air, sea, and land, but are looking for a different travel experience? Motor coach tours are an excellent and different way to travel. You can select your itinerary in advance, and best of all, you don’t have to do the research or the driving. In addition, you can…
How do Hotel Star Ratings Work?
Are you looking into booking your spring vacation but want to avoid any possible pitfalls? One of the biggest misconceptions that occur while booking a vacation is the interpretation of star ratings. It is not uncommon for people to book a 4-star all-inclusive resort and be disappointed once they arrive. Your 4-star resort could possibly…
Travel Tips: How To Make Your Family March Break Vacation 5 Star
White sand beaches, turquoise blue water and a smile on your family’s face is what everyone is hoping for this March Break. Family vacations can create some of the best memories, so avoid possible pitfalls this March Break by making an informed decision when booking your trip. Be Sure to Manage Your Expectations Many Ontarians…
5 Travel Tips to Avoid Disappointment when Booking Online
Booked the wrong dates, location, time, or airline? We’ve all been there! For your travel protection consider some of these tips when booking and purchasing travel services online. Know What Kind Of Flight You Are Booking There are three common terms used in the travel industry: Direct flight Non-stop flight Connecting flight Many consumers believe…