Category: Travel Insurance

According to Skyscanner’s Travel Trend Report, many travellers are considering or planning a trip to the mountains this year. If a trip to a high-altitude destination is in your future, such as a mountaineering adventure in Nepal or a leisurely visit to Mexico City, it’s important to know about altitude sickness and how to prevent it.

To ensure you’re fully prepared for any travel emergencies, it’s best to travel protected with comprehensive travel insurance. In an ideal world, you won’t ever have a medical emergency on vacation, but in the event that you do have to make a claim, these quick tips will help your claim process run smoothly.

Provincial healthcare plans offer little to no coverage outside a traveller’s home province, and credit card insurance often comes with low limits and strict exclusions. That’s why comprehensive Emergency Medical Insurance is especially important for senior travellers, who may face higher risks if unexpected illness or injury occurs abroad.

Are you planning on travelling to Canada on a budget? We’ve got some exciting news for you! Introducing TuGo’s new Basic Visitors to Canada product, providing you and your travel buddies with core emergency medical coverage at a lower cost. Medical emergencies do happen, and they can strike at any time.

From tropical destinations like Jamaica to unique snowbird escapes, Canadian seniors are travelling more than ever. But many don’t realize that provincial healthcare offers little to no coverage outside of their home province, and relying on credit card coverage isn’t enough. Comprehensive Emergency Medical Insurance is essential, especially when facing serious or unexpected illness abroad.

In this post, we’ll explain how to extend your travel insurance policy and when you can do it. We’ll also identify 3 specific situations where an automatic extension would apply. It’s essential to have coverage for the duration of your trip, so read on! 

Going on a cruise is a fantastic way to see new parts of the world. Travel, accommodations, entertainment, and built-in itineraries all rolled up into one package. What a dream! If you’re planning on setting sail this season, make sure your trip is backed up with comprehensive coverage.

Travel is exciting and unpredictable—that’s why travel insurance exists; to give you the freedom to explore with peace of mind. But many travellers still don’t fully understand what travel insurance actually covers.

As part of TuGo’s offering of complimentary services, TuGo is proud to introduce MySIM, a 3GB eSIM to use in over 100 countries.

The gap year is often a time filled with self-discovery, adventure, and a newfound sense of independence. If you’re planning on using this exciting post-grad period of your life to travel, near or far, it’s important to go in at least a little bit prepared. With spontaneous plans, thrilling itineraries, and tight budgets (let’s be real here), travel insurance is the protection that your upcoming trips will need. Read on to find out why.