{"id":79,"date":"2015-02-23T09:27:55","date_gmt":"2015-02-23T14:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tico.ca\/blog\/?p=79"},"modified":"2023-07-26T15:51:16","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T19:51:16","slug":"travel-tips-march-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ticostage2.singleentrypoint.com\/blog\/travel-tips-march-break","title":{"rendered":"Student March Break Travel Protection Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Does your son or daughter want to go on a March Break trip with their friends from school? Are you struggling to make an informed decision to allow them to go?<strong> TICO can help, don&#8217;t book before you look!<\/strong> Here are a few things you can look into in order to ensure you are making an informed decision about whether this would be a good opportunity and overall positive experience for your son or daughter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tico.singleentrypoint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/march_break_logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-132\" src=\"http:\/\/tico.singleentrypoint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/march_break_logo.jpg\" alt=\"March Break Travel Tips\" width=\"668\" height=\"334\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Questions to ask the Travel Agency Booking the Trip<\/h2>\n<p>Start with the travel agency involved in arranging the student trip.\u00a0 Look on their website or attend the travel agency in person and ask questions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does the travel agency specialize in student travel and have a good track record?<\/li>\n<li>Is the travel company properly registered in Ontario with TICO to ensure you have travel protection?<!--more--><\/li>\n<li>Will the travel company have representatives travelling with the group and staying in destination to offer appropriate assistance and supervision during the duration of the trip?<\/li>\n<li>What will the ratio be between students versus representatives?<\/li>\n<li>What policies do the representatives follow to ensure they are checking that all students are accounted for each day?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong> Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions.\u00a0<\/strong> A reputable company will be able to provide these answers and advise about their policies around safety issues, such as venturing off the resort property at night.<\/p>\n<h2>What Travel Services are Included in the Vacation Package?<\/h2>\n<p>Take the time to ask the representative of the travel company about what travel services are included in the package and who is supplying the services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Airline(s)<\/li>\n<li>Accommodation<\/li>\n<li>Transfers<\/li>\n<li>What services or provisions are<strong> not included<\/strong> in the package.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tico.singleentrypoint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/service-banner.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-126\" src=\"http:\/\/tico.singleentrypoint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/service-banner.jpg\" alt=\"Travel services for your travel protection\" width=\"667\" height=\"190\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ensure you are satisfied with the services, including the standard of accommodation that is being offered.\u00a0 It is important that you and your son or daughter consider that different living standards and practices may exist outside Canada including but not limited to the provision of utilities, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Water &amp; electricity<\/li>\n<li>Accommodations<\/li>\n<li>Services<\/li>\n<li>Food, food preparation &amp; water quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You should also be aware of any local laws that could have any bearing on the trip, for example, at what age can someone legally consume alcohol in destination.<\/p>\n<h2>Read the Terms &amp; Conditions<\/h2>\n<p>Most travel companies that specialize in student travel will have extensive terms and conditions for the travel services being purchased and may also include terms and conditions regarding student conduct and rules that must be followed when travelling. If your son or daughter is not yet 18 yrs old, you may be asked to provide consent for them\u00a0to travel as well as acknowledge and agree to all the terms and conditions and rules of conduct on their behalf. \u00a0The document will likely state that the<strong> travel company or its employees are not responsible for the student or their actions while travelling<\/strong>. Ensure you review and familiarize yourself with the contents of this document.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tico.singleentrypoint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tscs-6_ContentBannerCrop.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-127 \" src=\"http:\/\/tico.singleentrypoint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tscs-6_ContentBannerCrop-1024x112.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Tips: read the terms and conditions \" width=\"667\" height=\"73\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What Travel Protection will They Need While Travelling<\/h2>\n<p>If you do allow your son or daughter to travel, the importance of purchasing <strong>cancellation<\/strong> and <strong>medical insurance <\/strong>cant be stressed enough.\u00a0 Also, an adapter for his or her cell phone or tablet is very important to take along.\u00a0 Many countries have different size plugs and voltage and you always want to make sure you can charge these items to maintain contact.\u00a0 Encourage your son or daughter to stay in touch with family and friends back home, whether by e-mail, social networking or by phone. Encourage him or her to maintain a buddy system with their group of friends while travelling.<\/p>\n<h2>Making the Decision<\/h2>\n<p>After doing some research, speaking with a representative from the travel company and maybe some of the other parents involved, only you as a parent can determine whether the trip would be a suitable experience for your son or daughter. Travel is an adventure and with adventure comes all types of opportunities for growth and experience, good or bad, but it\u2019s the memories that can last a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book with a TICO Registered Travel Agency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To verify if a travel agency or website is TICO registered, check\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/tico.ca\/search%22%20\/t%20%22_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>our online directory<\/strong><\/a>.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/tico.ca\/quiz\/%22%20\/t%20%22_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TICO Traveller Quiz<\/strong><\/a>\u202fto see what type of traveller you are.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up to receive quarterly travel consumer protection <a href=\"http:\/\/visitor.r20.constantcontact.com\/manage\/optin?v=001p8NOiSxIZC12oVOmEkGz3mpJax73Yi5s2-_VlwcuwvUYDtJi7HEUhKSbixYTzRTonN5SkQMZqB-b9x1BDdZjnTH2KgUTqnhhgKWfgCKo4vouIG6xNwWzZtP4BVFs0ieDuxrNbX2R9XyTFulZz_ra7A%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><strong>email updates<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more travel tips and information, visit the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/tico.ca\/consumer\/info.html%22%20\/t%20%22_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Smart Traveller Guide<\/strong><\/a>.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All travel agencies and websites located and operating in Ontario are regulated by TICO. Registered travel agencies and websites provide additional consumer protection for your travel investment that may not be available when booking with travel agencies and websites based in other countries or provinces. For more information about\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tico.ca\/blog\/tico-help-consumers%22%20\/t%20%22_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>how TICO helps, click here<\/strong><\/a>.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does your son or daughter want to go on a March Break trip with their friends from school? Are you struggling to make an informed decision to allow them to go? TICO can help, don&#8217;t book before you look! 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