Join the #CIBCTravelCash #TwitterParty Dec 1st 9:30pm EST #Travel #familytravel

The holidays are coming up around the corner and its a time of year when many families make travel plans. I’ve blogged about some of the amazing ways you can use social media to help plan your vacation. There are so many things to consider when travelling. Making a list of what to pack, where to go, what to see is always important but depending on where you’re travelling, having the right currency on hand is something you definitely don’t want to forget.

Make a list of what you need to pack:

• Wires/cables/chargers for electronic devices.
• Medications/renewals for the duration you will be away.
• Multi-purpose outfits help reduce the amount of space in your luggage/carry-on.
• Trip itinerary.
• Travel documents.
• Sufficient foreign currency (always keep this on you and not in your suitcase).

Things you may not think of:

Baggies (sandwich bags and/or freezer bags) are great for:

• Storing leftovers if eating out
• Keeping your keys, phone and wallet dry while on an excursion
• Separating undergarments/socks 

Dryer sheets – place a dryer sheet in your suitcase to keep everything smelling fresh

Glasses cases are perfect for holding phone chargers

Wrap your shoes in a shower cap.

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When we travelled to Orlando, Florida last year, making sure we had American currency on hand was really important. Whether you’re travelling for work or leisure, CIBC Foreign Cash Online (#CIBCTravelCash) is an incredibly convenient service that allows you to order the currency you need online before you travel, and the best part… it’s delivered free, straight to your door or your branch, anywhere in Canada. It can also be picked up at the Toronto Pearson Airport location (T1 international departures, post security) before you take off! 

Existing CIBC clients can use the Foreign Cash Online services through Online Banking, by clicking “Order Foreign Cash” from the left hand navigation pane. This experience is fully integrated and allows clients to order within a few simple clicks – even better, their exchange rate is locked in as they purchase! Their bank account is debited immediately, and they can get it delivered to their home, Toronto Pearson Airport and any CIBC branch in Canada. Delivery time: Two-to-three days for most urban branch/home locations. Three-to-five business days for most rural locations.

Non-CIBC clients can also order Foreign Cash Online via CIBC’s eCommerce portal fx.cibc.com. This eCommerce solution provides non-clients with the same number of currencies, the only differences are that you pay via credit card and delivery options include home and Toronto Pearson Airport. Delivery time: Two-to-three days for most urban branch/home locations. Three-to-five business days for most rural locations.

CIBC Foreign Cash Online works to provide customers with innovative and convenient ways of ordering/receiving their foreign currency. CIBC is the only financial institution to offer this complete suite of delivery options: with CIBC Foreign Cash Online you have access to up to 75 currencies representing 90 countries. Now, not only can you have cash delivered to Toronto Pearson airport, but you can purchase it last-minute on your way out of the country as well!

Whether you are a CIBC customer or not, using the service is easy and you are all set anytime you need foreign cash! We all know that there are enough things to keep track of when travelling with kids (or without), I love the convenience and ease of having my foreign cash needs taken care of.

Enter the contest for a chance to win  $1000 CAD until January 31, 2016.  (Read rules and regulations on contest site.)

CIBC believes in simplifying banking and travel for Canadians who don’t get a chance to visit the branch or are pressed for time. Now, you can get foreign cash delivered right to your door. Talk about smart! When you think travel, think CIBC. Banking that fits your life!

I love its ease of use and convenience, secure delivery of foreign cash and the fact that it is free! .  

Contest:

Enter to win $1,000 CAD:

    CIBC Foreign Cash Online Contest until Jan 31, 2016

Join us as we talk about the convenience and ease of use of CIBC Foreign cash online and discuss travel tips. Tuesday Dec 1st at 9:30PM ET.  RSVP here to be eligible to win one of the $2400 in prizes and follow @CammiPham and @RossanaWyatt  for questions and prizing. #CIBCTravelCash

When: Tuesday, December 1st at 9:30 PM ET
Hashtag: #CIBCtravelcash
Hosts: @rossanawyatt + @cammipham
Moderators: @raehanbobby @AskAaronlee @amotherworld @ChildMode @calculatetravel@carolauCourant @chancesmommy @gonewithfamily @travelcanucks @travelling_mom @CanadianMomEh @pinkChai

Prizes [$2000+]:

Early bird prize – 1 x $100 Visa gift card
7 x $100 Visa gift card
1 x $500 Visa gift card
Grand Prize 1 x $1000 Visa gift card

HOW TO WIN (SWEEPTAKES RULES)

Step 1: Join us at the #CIBCtravelcash Twitter party on Tuesday, December 1st at 9:30 PM ET

Step 2: Participate in the #CIBCtravelcash party. Every tweet/RT counts as an entry.

EARLY BIRD ENTRY

Step 1 – RSVP

LEARN MORE + RSVP HERE.

*DISCLAIMER: This post is brought to you by CIBC Foreign Cash OnlineTM. All thoughts, opinions are my own.