For Canadian snowbirds, spending winter somewhere warm like Portugal can feel like second nature. After a few winters away, your favourite destinations, your regular golf course and the best place to catch the sunset can start to feel almost like home. These five real-life claims* illustrate how quickly a regular day on vacation can quickly turn into a trip to the hospital, and how TuGo can be there to help.

Planning a trip to Peru? From exploring the historic streets of Lima to visiting Machu Picchu, there’s plenty to look forward to. But while you’re planning your itinerary, there’s one unexpected expense you may not be thinking about: a medical emergency.

Hawaii had been on my travel list for a while, so finally making my first trip to the islands was pretty exciting. For my first visit, I chose Oahu, and as someone who is very much a beach girl, Hawaii catered to me perfectly. Beautiful beaches, turquoise water, and amazing food made Oahu an easy place to fall in love with. Here are some of my favourite things to see, eat and do.