Spring 2025
There is some great news out there. Medipac has decided to keep their travel insurance rates as they are, and to still give snowbirds their almost-famous 5% Early Bird Discount.
We believe that the Canadian dollar is going to strengthen and that medical costs will increase by very little, if at all. Inflation in the U.S., in particular, seems to be very much under control. The two media bellwethers are eggs and gasoline and these are both down dramatically from just a few months ago.
This – and lots of other factors – bodes well for a great snowbird season this year. I would take the negative media stories with a grain of salt. We are still in Florida as I write this and our trip has been wonderful, with the exception of our hurricane damage. Your American friends are waiting for you this year and a little good weather will be good for all of us, once again.
Of immediate interest, to me at least, is that Canada has five teams in the hunt for the Stanley Cup this year. Our last winner was the Montreal Canadiens way back in the 1992-93 season. I think that, after 33 years, it should be our turn. Let’s bring the Cup back to Canada where it belongs. Fingers crossed.
Sincerely,
J. Ross Quigley
Editor
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