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Travel Insurance for Seniors: What Every Filipino-Canadian Family Should Know

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 Planning a trip for your parents or grandparents? Whether they're visiting family in the Philippines or going on a dream vacation abroad, making sure they have the right travel insurance is one of the smartest things you can do. For Filipino-Canadian families, travel is a joyful experience - but it also comes with risks, especially for seniors. A simple trip to the emergency room overseas can cost thousands of dollars. Missed flights, lost luggage, or sudden health issues can turn a happy vacation into a stressful experience. That’s where travel insurance steps in. Why Seniors Need Travel Insurance 1. Medical Emergencies As we age, our health becomes more fragile. A sudden fever, fall, or unexpected illness in another country can lead to expensive hospital bills. Travel insurance helps cover those costs so families aren’t left scrambling to pay. 2. Trip Cancellations Sometimes, seniors need to cancel their trips due to health issues, emergencies, or changes in their medical condit...

A Reminder from a Filipino Travel Agency in Toronto: Why You Should Book Your December Flights to the Philippines Early

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It happens every year. December rolls around, and many kababayans start looking for flights to the Philippines - only to discover that prices have gone sky-high or worse, no seats are available. If you’veever tried booking late and couldn’t find the flight dates you wanted, you’re not alone. At Reliable Travel and Tours , a trusted Filipino travel agency in Toronto , we’ve seen this pattern too many times. Families hoping to reunite, balikbayans planning their holiday vacation, or OFWs trying to catch up with loved ones - many of them wait too long, and end up settling for expensive fares or less-than-ideal schedules. Here’s the truth: airlines release their December seats up to 11 months in advance. That means if you’re planning to go home next December, the best time to secure your ticket is now - not later in the year. Early birds not only get lower prices, but they also get the best choice of travel dates. As Filipino travel agents who understand the needs of our community, we a...