For some people, traveling is not as enjoyable as it could be, because it means being separated from our pets.  It can be hard to leave your pet in the care of a stranger, or home alone hoping that your neighbor holds up to their promise of checking in on them regularly.  Thankfully, there are an increasing number of dog friendly hotels cropping up around the world, making it easier for all of us to take our faithful four legged friends along with us on our holidays.

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Traveling is a great activity for everyone in the family – there are so many great places to explore, and fun things to do.  In an ideal world, people would be able to go wherever they wanted, and be relaxed and confident for the entire journey.

That said, traveling can be very expensive, it is hard to balance choosing a flight, a hotel room, and car rental, etc.  Once all of those things have been arranged, you may find you have spent most of your travel budget before you even get where you want to go!

If you are on a tight budget, then this enjoyable vacation can become suddenly quite stressful – what will you do if something goes wrong?  What if the flights get canceled, or someone falls ill and can't go? It is in situations like this that CSA travel insurance comes in handy.  No matter what goes wrong, you can relax and be sure you are covered for it. Read more

Since Canada is very close to the US, a lot of people like to take day trips or weekend breaks over there, to take in Niagara Falls, or spend some time skiing in Whistler.  It is easy to forget that your domestic travel insurance policy may not cover you while you are in Canada.  You may need to buy some different travel insurance for Canada. Read more

If you have always wanted to visit Vancouver, but have been discouraged by the thought of leaving your pets behind, then you will be happy to know that you do not have to do this.  There are many pet friendly lodgings available in downtown Vancouver, which means that you can take your pets with you on your trip rather than have to leave them at home alone, or in a pound with other pets.  Here are some options for downtown Vancouver pet-friendly lodging.

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If you travel for work related reasons it is worth getting business travel insurance.  Business travel insurance offers all the benefits you would expect from regular travel insurance, as well as special business related benefits such as car rental coverage, and coverage for interrupted trips and time wasted on the journey.

Similarly to holiday travel insurance, you can get business insurance for single trips, or as an annual policy.  It is often possible to get business travel insurance at a cheaper rate than for standard travelers, although international travel insurance can be more expensive than insurance for domestic travel. Read more

While for many destinations, the best way to get great fairs is to book online, Asia is a little different.  If you are planning to travel to Far East Asian countries such as Japan or Malaysia, or to the Middle East or India, you may find that the best way to get a great fare is to go through a travel agent.  The main reason for this is that few people buy tickets to the above destinations online, and the reduced demand means fewer companies offering ticket.  Less competition inevitably means higher prices online. Read more

If you have a pet, it is natural for you to have reservations about leaving it behind on holiday – especially if you are going on a long trip abroad.  It may be hard for you to relax knowing that your pet is on another continent, alone, or in the care of a relative stranger.

Fortunately, you no longer need to put off your travel plans.  There are many airlines that offer options for you to take your pet with you when you go on holiday to another country. Read more

Toddlers are just as likely to suffer from motion sickness as older children, and indeed adults.  It is something that is often overlooked since toddlers are not able to express their feelings very clearly, but next time they seem anxious or fidgety on a long journey, consider it could be them trying to express that they feel unwell.

If you do not want to give your children any medication right away, there are some other tips that might help. Read more