Travel Insurance

Wholesaletravel is proud to be associated with RBC Insurance Company of Canada and strongly recommend that you take advantage of their competitive rates for the best plan to suit your needs.

We believe strongly that travel insurance should always be top of mind when making your travel arrangements. Recently we have upgrade our on-line process to better serve you and have chosen to include RBC insurance as part of our on-line process. Whenever you are shopping for a vacation package, last minute getaway, or airfares we will automatically provide you with a quote for various insurance plans available right alongside with your travel products, based on the information you have provided. If you would like, you can simply select the plan that best suits your needs and it will be purchased on-line directly with RBC when you process your purchase in our 128 bit secure server.

Of course if you are unsure as to which plan is best suited for you, simply give us a call at the number indicated above and we will be more than happy to review the various options that are available.

Alternatively, if you would like an electronic quote independent of our shopping process simply click here to be directed to our easy quote process.

It is better to be safe than sorry!

Here are some helpful tips that will assist you in your vacation planning.

Top Travel Tips

( Brought to you by RBC Insurance )

No matter where you choose to vacation, having fun is a top priority. And while this is important, RBC Insurance has some tips to help travellers stay safe and healthy during their trip.

1. Make sure your passport is current and you have your tickets, documents and identification with you when you arrive at the airport. Make copies of the identification page of your passport. Carry one copy with you, separate from your passport, and leave one with family or friends at home.


2. Never leave the country without medical insurance. Carry proof of medical and travel insurance with you and be sure to also leave the policy number and other insurance information, such as the insurance company’s name and phone number, with family and friends at home. Remember that medical treatment abroad can be very expensive and government health insurance plans will only cover a part of these costs, at best. Also, remember that travel arrangements are often non-refundable and purchasing cancellation and interruption insurance can help ensure that you don’t lose your travel investment if you have to cancel your trip, come home early, or stay later at your destination.


3. Leave information about where you’ll be staying with family or friends. Keep them informed of any changes.


4. Try not to keep your credit cards, travellers’ cheques, passport and other identification in the same place. That way, if your wallet is lost or stolen, you won’t be left without identification or money. Take advantage of your hotel’s safety deposit box for valuables.


5. Remember that drinking the water in some other countries can be unsafe. To help avoid illness, drink only beverages made from purified water.


6. Be aware of any health issues in the area you’re visiting. Don’t forget to get all necessary vaccinations before you leave home. It’s a good idea to talk to your doctor about these issues at least a couple of months before your trip.


7. Let your neighbours know you’ll be going on vacation so they can keep an eye on your home. Have them pick up any mail or newspapers and, if possible, park a car in your driveway.


8. Check to see if any advisories or warnings have been issued for the country where you’ll be travelling. This information can be obtained from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, at 1-800-267-6788 or www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca.


9. Remember that airport line-ups can be lengthy and a minimum of two hours is usually required for check-in, so arrive at the airport with plenty of time to spare to ensure you have time to get through security and shop duty-free. Make sure you don’t have sharp objects in your carry-on luggage.


10. To counteract jet lag, avoid too many alcoholic beverages before flying and while on the plane. Drink water instead and try to walk while in the aircraft.


11. Most importantly, have fun!

About RBC Insurance

RBC Insurance Company of Canada provides a wide range of creditor, life, health, travel, home, auto and reinsurance products to more than five million North American customers. RBC Insurance is the leading provider of travel insurance and emergency assistance services in Canada. Its travel insurance operations draw on more than 35 years of professional experience and provide a wide range of products and services through a network of over 4,000 travel agencies, as well as over the Internet and through bank channels, to more than three million individual and corporate customers annually.