Travel Tips

Everyone needs to do their part to be a sustainable traveler. Sustainable tourism is about minimizing the negative impact of travel on the environment and local communities while still enjoying all the benefits that travel offers. Here are a few tips on how you can become a sustainable traveler. As the world becomes increasingly connected, hopping on a plane or bus and exploring new places is easier than ever. But with this increase in travel comes an increase in the negative

.anuary – the time of year many of us associated with new beginnings and wanting to become better versions of ourselves.  You don’t have to look far to read about the many benefits of travel on both your mind and body so why not use a holiday to a new destination be the perfect kick-off to the new year.  We’ve compiled a list of 5 of the best places to visit in January. Even if you can’t make it work

Travelling is a passion for many Canadians and planes are boarded every day with vacationers hoping to embark on a “trip of a lifetime.” In fact, Canadians made 32.3 million overnight trips outside the country in 2015, of which 82% were for leisure. For the majority of those travellers, they return home without experiencing a serious incident. However, the news headlines continue to remind us all that dangerous situations exist for tourists both at home and abroad. In this post,

Feeling overwhelmed in the world of travel? Don’t worry you’re not alone. We used to get stuck in analysis paralysis too, which is why FarCloser Travel was developed in the first place! Our leadership team has years of experience helping travellers choose their next tour or cruise with confidence, and our website makes choosing the right trip easier than ever. To help bring back the enjoyment factor and eliminate the travel research headaches, we’ve gathered our top pro tips and tricks

One of your friends casually mentions they’re planning a winter holiday. Perhaps your initial reaction is: What, it isn’t even really summer yet! But then you start to consider it may actually be a good idea to plan that far ahead. Today, we’ll tackle the tricky travel question: How far in advance you should plan a trip? Factors to Consider When it comes to planning a vacation, many factors come into play that may help you determine how far ahead you need

Perhaps it’s been a dream of yours to take your teenager(s) with you on a European adventure, or you’re sending them abroad for the first time on a trip organized by their school or sports team. In any event, when you prepare to send your child abroad for the first time, it can lead to feelings of both excitement and nervousness, and of course, many questions. To prepare you and your teen for that first trip abroad, we’ve highlighted some