Have you ever been lucky enough to receive an airline gift card from a friend or relative? It can be a generous gift, but like anything, it likely comes with stipulations and rules on how you can use it or combine it with other gift cards or promotions. Join us on this Travel Tip Tuesday as Jenn shares some really helpful information you should be aware of when using an airline gift card and that pesky fine print! So while an airline gift card can be a great gift, it is always good to know the rules, and we are here to help!

Ever thought about taking a weekend getaway all by yourself? Meggan shares the benefits of taking a solo weekend trip, from getting a mental reset and stepping away from your usual responsibilities to having complete control over your schedule. We also chat about how solo travel can build confidence, encourage creativity and give you some much-needed time to yourself. Plus, we share our very different perspectives on traveling alone—and why a solo getaway might be worth trying, even if you’re not naturally comfortable with alone time.

Yes, it is early September, but also, the calendar has not yet flipped its pages from summer, so what can you do about it?  What could you be spending this time doing? Even if you have kids or are a teacher, meaning back to school, or if you have not gotten to do everything you wanted to this summer, there is still time. Tune in to this quick-hit episode where we share great ideas and inspiration for things you can still accomplish while the weather is nice and the sun is still fairly high in the sky. Hint: could involve sunsets, picnics, random road trips and device-free days…let us tell…

Peter and Meggan recently went to Portugal and rented their car from ‘Sicily by Car’ and overall had a great experience, and for the first time, they added a second driver. The price for a second driver was very reasonable, plus Meggan had a bit of intuition, something that said – yes add the second driver so they did! There are four major benefits we cover in the episode to help you see why it could be important if you are able to afford it and have other drivers with you who have licenses. And luckily for Meggan, her intuition paid off, and for the first time ever, adding a…

Traveling begs the question: is it better to leave valuables at home, including your wedding rings? We cover reasons why it might be a good idea to leave those rings at home, with a lot of it being based on personal choice, but also, what kind of trip are you taking and where are you going? Silicone rings are a great option, or just leaving them home altogether; we talk it through, and you decide!

Codeshares allow for smoother travel between airlines and who doesn’t want that!? Recently, WestJet and Icelandair announced a new codeshare agreement. This new codeshare will benefit anyone travelling from Canada to Europe or from Europe to Canada and open new gateways for travellers to expand their travel and explore deeper. Tune in to hear about what this new agreement could mean for your future travel plans!

Jenn recently went to a wedding in Montreal and had a great time. What wasn’t so great was her flying experience to Montreal due to turbulence. This experience and a conversation about her experience led her to do some research: Is turbulence getting worse? Tune in to hear what she found in the research and what we can potentially expect as climate change worsens…yes it is real!