GUELPH, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 09/20/11 — With the cooler weather on the way, many Canadians have begun to consider their holiday travel plans. Whether you-re thinking about visiting family on the other side of the country or the other side of the globe, or are planning to escape to a tropical resort, it-s never too early to research and to start planning.
Some essential Travel Tips
Purchasing travel insurance (also known as )
Many Canadians know they need to purchase some kind of when heading to the U.S. or abroad, but are usually unaware that travel insurance should also be purchased when traveling to other provinces. The cost of health benefits varies widely between provinces, therefore, you should purchase additional medical travel insurance prior to leaving to make sure you are covered for the difference in case of accident or illness.
The standard health insurance plan covers:
Additional travel insurance coverages that can be purchased include:
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