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Getting the Right Travel Insurance: Why Your Agent Makes All the Difference
Travel insurance is one of those things that feels unnecessary — until it isn't. Your travel agent...
7 Reasons Your Next Vacation Deserves a Travel Advisor
Travel Tips — Presented By💼 CMTA Travel Services — Why You Need a Travel AdvisorRead the full...
A Fairytale on the Water: River Cruising Through Europe’s Rhine & Moselle
Travel Feature — Presented By 🛳️ AmaWaterways River Cruises Read the full feature on the CMTA...
Your Travel Agent Researches the Visas and Entry Requirements — So You Don’t Have To
Entry requirements change constantly. What was visa-free last year may require an eTA today. Your...
No Travel Insurance Is Not a Gamble — It Is a Choice You Will Regret
Every year, Canadians leave the country without travel insurance because they think nothing will...
Canadians: Save Up to 15% on Select Virgin Voyages Sailings
That's right - up to 15% Off Select Sailings + Better Solo Pricing on select Virgin Voyages. If...
Rail Sale + Small Group Tours: Two Deals Worth Looking At Right Now
Railbookers has a Worldwide Rail Sale on until June 13 — up to $700 CAD per couple off. Trafalgar is running Small Group Tours with a max of 18 guests across 22 itineraries. Two deals worth a closer look.
TRAVEL ALERT: WestJet Vacations Suspends All Cuba Operations Indefinitely
WestJet Vacations has indefinitely suspended all Cuba operations, affecting bookings under WestJet Vacations, WestJet Vacations Québec, and Sunwing Vacations. Here’s what you need to know about your options.
TRAVEL ALERT: Sunwing Suspends All Cuba Operations Indefinitely
Sunwing Vacations Group has indefinitely suspended all Cuba operations, effective immediately. If you have a Cuba vacation booked through Sunwing, WestJet Vacations, or WestJet Vacations Québec — here’s what to do next.
What a Travel Agent Actually Does (and Why It Matters)
A travel agent does a lot more than search flights and book hotels. Here’s what Belt Drive Betty actually does for her clients — and why using a certified travel agent costs you nothing extra.
Riding the Rails Through the Canadian Rockies: Three Rocky Mountaineer Routes for 2026
Rocky Mountaineer offers three iconic routes through the Canadian Rockies in 2026. If a rail journey through the mountains is on your bucket list, here’s what each route delivers and how to choose the right one.
How to Travel the World Like a Foodie: 5 Rules That Work Anywhere
More travellers are putting food at the heart of their trips. Here are five rules for eating your way around the world the right way — from booking a cooking class to finding the best local spots.
Travel Deals Drop: June Last-Minute + Portugal 2027 + Unplug & Reset
This week’s travel deals include last-minute June all-inclusive packages, Portugal group tours for 2027, and a curated Unplug & Reset selection for travellers who want to disconnect and recharge.
