A sunset at Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica Picture this. It is mid-January in Canada, the car is buried in snow, and the sun sets before dinner. Your phone lights up with photos of palm trees and turquoise water from friends vacationing in Costa Rica . More and more of those photos are tagged Costa Rica . Heading into 2026, Canadians are looking for winter trips that feel safe, simple, and sunny, without feeling stuck at one giant resort. Costa Rica checks that box as a stable d

Passengers waiting during a flight cancellation 1. Stay Calm and confirm the Cancellation when the flight is cancelled First things first—confirm the cancellation through: The airline’s mobile app Airport departure boards Your email or text notifications Once confirmed, check why  the flight was cancelled. The reason matters, especially when it comes to compensation and rebooking. 2. Know Your Rights as a Canadian Traveller Canada’s Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR)

Travellers debarking a GLOBUS Tour bus Trying to compare group tour companies can feel like comparing the same bus with different paint on the side. The routes look similar, the photos all show happy people, and every brochure promises “memories of a lifetime”. But GLOBUS touring  actually feels different once you look at the details. The way they plan days, choose hotels, and balance group time with personal freedom gives their trips a pretty clear personality. If you are wo

Ever feel like planning a trip just gets overwhelming? It's easy to see why some skip travel advisors and try to handle every detail themselves. There’s a lot of talk and plenty of myths out there about what a travel advisor really does—and many of those stories just aren’t true. These common misunderstandings prevent travellers from accessing expert help that could make their trips easier and even save them money. This post shines a light on the five biggest myths about usin

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