Travel tips

Everyone loves a little retail therapy from time to time. Shopping is one of the most popular vacation activities. It is something that most of us think about when booking a trip, and some people plan their entire vacation around the best shopping destinations.

According to a comprehensive survey conducted by Statistics Canada, most Canadians have adequate levels of vitamin D, based on the current standards. The study also found:

Each year, thousands of Canadians head to Florida for the winter. With the recent drop in real estate prices in the United States, many Canadian snowbirds are taking the opportunity to invest in a winter home instead of renting, as they have traditionally done in the past. However, now that the housing market is stabilizing, and with more snowbird destinations available around the world than ever before, it’s important to think twice about investing in real estate in Florida.

According to a report from Statistics Canada, Canadians take more than 25million trips abroad each year, and it’s a safe bet that a large percentage of them travel with prescription medications, which can get lost or stolen.

Vacations are a reward for hard work and success, but although they are meant to be adventurous, soothing or relaxing, they can also add stress if you find yourself in an unfamiliar place needing help. While travel insurance can cover your medical needs if anything unfortunate happens during your travels or if you need to cancel your trip, it can also be useful if your passport or travel documents are lost or stolen.

Having a baby in the family makes travel a little more complicated, but it doesn’t mean you have to give up travelling completely. Here are some tips to make travelling with your baby easier.