Category: Travel Insurance

Surfing is one of those activities in which the picture-perfect backdrop of nature actively participates in the experience as much as you do; it’s no wonder why so many people are drawn to the sport. But as easy as some people make it look, surfing is not without its risks.

Now that we’re seeing an increase in vaccination rates across the country, Canadians are likely planning to travel south of the border and beyond again soon. So, in preparation of the Canada-US border reopening hopefully this summer, we thought it was a good time to remind Canadian travellers about the value of a Multi Trip Annual Plan in order to get the most of upcoming travel plans.

It’s so exciting to begin to plan travel again! But if you’re a mature traveller, 60 years old or older, finding the right travel medical insurance may not be as fun; the trick is understanding what you need and the options that are out there. To help you navigate it all, read on!

As much as we would like travel to be spontaneous, it generally involves a lot of decision making. From researching and booking, to making itineraries, to creating checklists, trip planning takes attention to detail!

Looking to hit the trails this summer season? Travel insurance can not only cover you as the rider, but in some cases, the bike you ride—even for downhill mountain biking! Below, we answer the most frequently asked questions we’ve received from Canadian mountain biking enthusiasts.

Although the use of recreational vehicles (RVs) or ‘RVing’ has been a favourite pastime of many families for generations, its popularity has seen something of a renaissance over the past few years, thanks to millennials who enjoy mixing a bit of leisure with plenty of adventure out on the open road.

Do you have a medical condition that you think may affect your travel plans? Unstable pre-existing medical conditions are a major reason travel insurance claims aren’t paid out, since travel insurance is designed to cover unforeseen medical emergencies and accidents.

One day, I was chatting with my father-in-law about travel insurance. He was very proud to tell me that both he and my mother-in-law were staunch travel insurance advocates. Year after year, they secured themselves and their travel plans through one of TuGo’s key insurance distribution partners. He recalled being at a party (pre-pandemic, of course), chatting with friends about travel, when the conversation naturally shifted to insurance (oh, the joys of adulthood!).

When you’re finally on a well-deserved vacation after all of the stress and waiting, who wouldn’t want to lay in the sun and have a few too many drinks? But… a few too many drinks can make your heart skip a beat…and not in a good way!

There’s no question that COVID-19 has and continues to change travel for all of us. It’s immensely impacted the adventures we’re used to taking.