In 2024, Canada was ranked the world’s safest country for travel, and we couldn’t agree more. Depending on where you’re travelling from, international travel to Canada can be challenging due to travel requirements from your home country along with the Government of Canada’s travel restrictions. But not to worry—we’re here to help. This blog post will provide you with great resources, along with the benefits of TuGo’s Visitor to Canada travel insurance coverage.  Canadian Visitor Visas & Permits Whether you’re planning to visit Canada on a visitor visa (known as a “temporary resident v ..read more

Unlike in Canada where we have provincial health care, medical billing works differently abroad, and can add up easily. Travel medical insurance can help ensure travellers are protected from out-of-pocket expenses in case of a medical emergency. In the unfortunate case that you or your loved one suffers a medical emergency abroad, you’ll need to file an insurance claim.  But filing for an insurance claim can be a stressful process, especially if you’re under medical duress already. From understanding what’s considered an out-of-pocket medical expense to paperwork, phone calls, and languag ..read more

Some of the best parts of a vacation are the memorable activities you choose to take part in. Lucky for you, TuGo’s Emergency Medical Insurance covers many activities such as skiing, parasailing, and even ziplining! But what if you’re looking for more of a daring adventure, like backcountry skiing, BASE jumping, or dirt biking? Good news, TuGo’s got the product for you!   Higher adrenaline? Higher risk! Protect Yourself with TuGo TuGo’s optional Sports & Activities Coverage protects travellers who are ready to take their travels to new heights. Simply add this coverage to your Em ..read more

The day has finally come – it’s our 60th anniversary! TuGo has officially been in business for 60 years. To celebrate, we’re taking a walk down memory lane, to bring us back to our roots, where it all began in 1964.  1960s In 1964, Herb & Georgina Robinson start North American Air Travel Insurance Agents Ltd., which becomes the first Canadian travel insurance company to offer missed flight insurance.  1970s The company rebrands as “Travel Underwriters” (TU), and continues to break barriers in the industry, being the first to market with annual hospital and medical insurance.  ..read more

In the last decade, “babymoons” have increasingly become the norm, as expectant couples enjoy one last getaway together, as they prepare for their family life to change forever. Expectant parents have the added pressures of weighing their desire to travel against safety concerns. Our goal is to help you make an informed travel decision; so, here are 5 things you should know about travel insurance, for pregnant women who are planning to travel abroad for a babymoon.  1. Review your babymoon travel insurance policy’s terms and conditions Terms and conditions are standard among Canadian insu ..read more

Even if you’re an avid traveller, it’s easy to think that “unexpected” or “unfortunate” things won’t happen to you on vacation. But believe it or not, even the slightest incident or symptom can lead to an emergency medical claim – even a flu can send you to the hospital! And when you’re exploring the world, the last thing you want to deal with are extra out-of-pocket expenses. To help you understand the importance of travel insurance and the costs associated with the most common emergency medical claims, we’ve included a few real-life examples below.  Based on the examples above, the nex ..read more

Of all the things that can go wrong during your meticulously-planned vacation, flight delays are some of the most common—and most annoying! Luckily, MyFlyt takes the frustration away for travellers. It’s a complimentary new service that’s added on to travel insurance, so travellers with existing policies can enjoy the benefits of MyFlyt at no extra cost.  It’s convenient and easy—all you have to do is sign up!  How does MyFlyt service work? When you’re waiting at the airport terminal and your departing or connecting flight is delayed for more than 2 hours, you’ll instantly get access ..read more

Accidentally saying “hi” to the wrong person, opening the fridge and forgetting what you wanted…weird things happen every day, whether you want them to or not! When travelling, it’s always best to expect the unexpected, but what if it’s really, really unexpected? Will your travel insurance cover it?  We can confidently tell you that TuGo does, because some of our travellers have shared their unusual medical stories with us. And today we’re sharing them with you—it’s not super gross, we promise!  Foot worms  Ok, maybe this one is a little gross. After a major downpour in a small ..read more

TuGo’s made it easier and more convenient than ever to manage your travel insurance online with myTuGo! It’s a one-stop-shop for policyholders to manage travel insurance coverage and/or claims. It also has online tools to help you travel better.  mytugo.com can be accessed using a computer, mobile or tablet, from anywhere in the world; and it’s simple to sign-up for and log into. We’ve put together the infographic below to demonstrate, at a quick glance, the features available.  5 key features in myTuGo We’re excited to share with you the new and improved myTuGo! Check it out at myt ..read more

Recently, I was part of a four-person team who travelled to Baffin Island, a remote part of Arctic Canada, for a sea kayaking and rock climbing expedition. The four of us are all passionate and committed rock climbers and outdoors people. We all met in Squamish B.C. where we all came for the amazing rock climbing. After years of diligently honing our craft, this past year the four of us decided that we had reached a level of skill and experience that it was time to take our sport to the next level of adventure.   Adventures to Baffin Island, Arctic Canada Our 6-week trip to Baffin Is ..read more