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Multi-Trip Insurance for Canadian Cross Border Shoppers

For people that live close enough to the U.S. border or frequently jaunt across to save on U.S. only deals, getting travel insurance should be a high priority. When you factor in the total amount of time you spend across the border, even if it's only for a few hours at a time, the chance of something going wrong increases significantly. Unfortunately, purchasing traditional travel insurance every time you skip across isn't convenient or the most economical. That's why multi-trip insurance (sometime known as annual insurance) was created. It's usually a yearly plan that covers frequent small trips out of the country. It's also one of the best deals for the frequent border crosser.
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Travel Health Kit List For Canadians

What Should You Pack In Your Travel Health Kit?

A travel first aid kit is a great idea for almost any adventure. Since we've started traveling, our kit has grown bigger every year. That said, it's been wonderful to have first aid supplies and basic medications on hand in case of a travel emergency. Here are some of our best ideas for what to bring along in your travel health kit.
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Am I Covered By Provincial Health Care When I Travel Overseas?

We were visiting Greece this winter when our seven year old fell in the playground and ripped his ear. One emergency room visit later, and we were left with a $180 Euro (about $250 CDN) bill for a few stitches. In our case, the cost of the visit was about the same as the deductible on our insurance policy. But we were left wondering what, if anything, our provincial health plan would have covered for an emergency overseas. Here's the answer...
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Can I Get A Refund On My Travel Insurance Policy?

Your plans have changed, and suddenly you don't need that travel insurance policy any more. Is there any chance of getting a refund? The short answer is that it really depends on the refund policy set out by your insurer. This post will tell you what to look for.
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