[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.getspun.ca\/what-to-remember-when-you-re-heading-off-on-vacation\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.getspun.ca\/what-to-remember-when-you-re-heading-off-on-vacation\/","headline":"What to Remember When You\u2019re Heading Off on Vacation","name":"What to Remember When You\u2019re Heading Off on Vacation","description":"We all want to enjoy our vacations without dealing with unnecessary hassles\u2014so it\u2019s important to take care of certain things […]","datePublished":"2024-05-26","dateModified":"2024-05-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.getspun.ca\/author\/#Person","name":"","url":"https:\/\/www.getspun.ca\/author\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/831abbcc684823965c5caa39ae4561083127c8aedfe9e524c6cecc176998c733?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/831abbcc684823965c5caa39ae4561083127c8aedfe9e524c6cecc176998c733?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"getspun.ca","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"\/logo.png","url":"\/logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.getspun.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/img_a327364_w1696_t1539631463.jpg_2..jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.getspun.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/img_a327364_w1696_t1539631463.jpg_2..jpg","height":0,"width":0},"url":"https:\/\/www.getspun.ca\/what-to-remember-when-you-re-heading-off-on-vacation\/","about":["Money"],"wordCount":362,"articleBody":"We all want to enjoy our vacations without dealing with unnecessary hassles\u2014so it\u2019s important to take care of certain things in advance rather than having to deal with problems on the spot. This is especially true if you\u2019re heading to exotic countries far from home. So let\u2019s go over a few areas that are often overlooked but can have a devastating impact on your travel experience.\u00b7         Insurance\u201cWe don\u2019t need insurance; we\u2019ll just be at the hotel or lying on the beach\u201d\u2014that\u2019s what many people think, and they often regret it later. Especially if you\u2019re traveling to countries with significantly higher cost of living (such as the Nordic countries), health insurance can save you a lot of money. All it takes is a sprained ankle or a broken arm, and with local healthcare costs, you could end up in debt by tens of thousands.Another consideration is if you\u2019re planning an active vacation involving activities such as cycling, rock climbing, or hiking. In such cases, it\u2019s advisable to have travel insurance, even if you engage in these activities domestically\u2014if you don\u2019t believe us, try to imagine how much a rescue helicopter flight might cost if you get injured in the mountains.\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Visas and Other Travel DocumentsNowadays, when it\u2019s possible to travel throughout most of Europe with just an ID card, we tend to forget that entering certain countries requires securing the necessary travel documents in advance. And even within Europe, you need to remember the documents you must carry with you in some cases\u2014for example, if you want to take your four-legged pets on vacation this year, don\u2019t forget to bring an international vaccination certificate.\u00b7         Mobile ServicesLast year, roaming charges within the EU were abolished; however, it\u2019s still a good idea to check with your carrier first to see if you might face any increased charges while on vacation. This is a sensible precaution to ensure you don\u2019t end up enjoying your vacation only to discover, once you\u2019re back home, that this month\u2019s phone bill is significantly higher than usual.\t\u00a0\t\u00a0                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"What to Remember When You\u2019re Heading Off on Vacation","item":"https:\/\/www.getspun.ca\/what-to-remember-when-you-re-heading-off-on-vacation\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]