First time in Cuba: travel tips and advice for Canadians
Famed beaches and bright white sand, retro cars littering the city streets, history full of revolutions and great stories, and rum and cigars known around the world — that’s Cuba. The island’s lack of...
View ArticleWhat currency is used in Cuba? Your Cuban currency questions answered
One of the most confusing aspects of travelling to Cuba is figuring out what currency is used in Cuba, and what to bring. Cuban currency is considered a closed currency, meaning you can only access the...
View ArticleHoly Week in the Dominican Republic and Cuba – what does it mean?
What is Holy Week in the Dominican Republic and Cuba? Holy Week is largely celebrated in Roman Catholic countries, like the Dominican Republic, and Cuba, and at its most basic level is the week leading...
View ArticleWhen to visit Cuba: a traveller’s guide
The majority of people looking for Cuba vacations are wanting to escape the snow, cold weather, and Canadian winters. More goes into planning a vacation than simply choosing a destination and packing...
View ArticleAirline strike: what happens if pilots walk off the job and you have a trip...
*Last updated May 29 2018 WestJet pilots have voted in favour of a strike, possibly happening later in May 2018. Travel insurance does not cover the “possibility” of a strike. If you purchased our...
View ArticleWhen is hurricane season and what does it mean for my travel plans?
When is hurricane season? Hurricane season takes place from June through November (peaking in August to mid October), when tropical storms may develop in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific Oceans. We...
View ArticleHurricane travel advisories: 2018 updated guide to travel
Hurricane advisories as of August 24, 2018, 7:50 a.m. EST. Hurricane Lane travel advisories and cancellation policies: Hurricane Lane is a category 4 hurricane expected to make landfall along Hawaii...
View ArticleBoeing 737 MAX-8 Series Aircraft Grounding
This is a situation unlike any other we’ve encountered over the years, as we’re unable to search for affected clients based on aircraft type. In global disasters, our crisis team gathers all affected...
View ArticleTravel now, pay later with tripcentral.ca and Uplift
Your dream vacation just got more affordable than ever. With tripcentral.ca’s new payment plan, you can break up the cost of your trip into 12 monthly payments so you can stretch your vacation budget....
View ArticleNervous about your first cruise? There’s a cruise line for that
Carnival Cruise Line will give your money back if you don’t like it. The Carnival Great Vacation Guarantee will refund you 100% of your cruise fare and get you back to your home airport or port of...
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