5 tips for snowbirds

Will you be travelling south this winter? Planning ahead allows you to leave with peace of mind and enjoy your trip to the fullest.

However, before leaving, here are 5 tips for a stress-free vacation:

• Make sure your documents are valid (passport, vehicle registration, driver’s license and health insurance card).
• Obtain an English version of your car insurance that you can take with you.
• Renew your prescriptions and get all the medication you will need for the duration of the trip.
• Ask a friend or neighbour to take care of your home while you are away.
• Validate if you have travel insurance coverage, call your insurer and check if your coverage covers you fully. If you do not have coverage or it is incomplete, get travel insurance to prevent in case of trouble abroad (or even in another Canadian province!).
• Read your travel insurance contract before leaving.
• Make sure to have emergency phone numbers on hand (help desk, hospitals, clinics, etc.).

Bon voyage!