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What’s the Travel Insurance Definition of Family Member?
Reading the fine print of your travel insurance policy can help you understand what is meant by a family member when they are defining the terms for cancellation due to an illness or…
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Cancel for Any Reason Coverage is Often the Right Option
You planned a trip, made reservations, and purchased tickets. You even bought trip insurance. Something comes up and you decide not to travel. It could be a wedding that gets canceled. Perhaps…
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How To Select The Right Travel Insurance Plan For You
How do you know which travel insurance plans suits your needs. No two trips or people are exactly alike, needs and concerns vary from person to person and trip to trip. You…
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You Need Travel Insurance for Your Next Ski Trip
You’re planning a ski trip. You’ve bought equipment and made deposits for travel and accommodations. You may even have prepaid your lift tickets. You’ve got everything covered, right? Wrong. Things can…
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Buying Trip Insurance for Thanksgiving Travel Plans is Smart
Most people think of travel insurance when they are traveling abroad and need medical coverage, or want to cover their investment in future trip expenses that are subject to cancellation penalties. Few people consider the advantages of the insurance for that family trip for Thanksgiving. You can buy the insurance up until the day before you depart. Here are the top reasons to consider travel insurance coverage.
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Terrorism in Paris, France. Are You Covered?
On Friday, November 13th, 2015, multiple coordinated terrorist attacks occurred in Paris, France, claiming the lives of over 120 people and resulting in over 350 injured. The U.S. Department of State identified…
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Hurricane Patricia Impacts Travel – Are You Covered?
On Tuesday, October 20th, Tropical Storm Patricia officially formed in the Pacific Ocean, and strengthened to hurricane status. Hurricane Patricia has sustained winds of 200 mph and threatened the Pacific coast of…
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Missed Connection Coverage in Travel Insurance
Travel plans involving multiple connecting flights can be stressful. Even if the itinerary allows for several hours between flights, a long delay can result in a missed connection. Travel insurance can help…
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What Travel Insurance Covers
If you haven’t bought travel insurance before, you probably don’t know how much protection it can provide. While travel insurance won’t cover you for every imaginable loss, it c overs more than…
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What is included in Trip Cancellation Coverage in a Travel Insurance Plan?
One of the main reasons people buy travel insurance is for trip cancellation coverage. You’ve planned a great trip, but then life gets in the way and you can’t go. It could…
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Do You Really Need Travel Insurance for a Cruise?
No one wants to think they’ll need travel insurance when they buy a cruise. Don’t be foolish, travel insurance is especially important to cruisers because of the nature of cruising, The chance…
Trip Cancellation Coverage in Travel Insurance
What happens if you can’t take your trip? Will you get any refund, be charged unforgiving penalties or lose all you’ve paid for your vacation? Travel insurance can help make the traveler…
Trip Delay Coverage in Travel Insurance
Most travelers are all too familiar with flight delays. Sitting for hours in an airport, spending money on food or hotel you hadn’t planned for can be part of the drill. Trip…
Trip Interruption Coverage in Travel Insurance
You’ve planned a trip from start to finish, but what would you do if the trip had to be cut short? Will you be refunded for the unused parts of your trip? …
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Dealing with the Death of a Traveling Companion
One of the most common arguments against purchasing trip insurance is that you’re healthy, not going to a high risk area and aren’t going to be participating in any dangerous activities. And…
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Travel Insurance for the Unexpected Medical Emergency
Planning a trip doesn’t usually include planning for things to go awry. Most people envision picturesque views, adventurous excursions, and relaxing by the pool, but an unexpected medical situation is an example…
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Not Just What to Buy, When to Buy Travel Insurance
Savvy travelers are always looking for the best value planning a trip, and this includes the travel insurance. Of course, finding the right coverage for a good price is a priority, but…
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Frontier Passengers’ 18 Hour Delay
A common concern for travelers is the possibility of an extended flight delay. In addition to missing reservations for early portions of the trip, spending over 12 hours in an airport can…
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Common Myths About Buying Travel Insurance
Most people buy their travel insurance from a travel supplier, their cruise company, or their travel agent. They don’t realize they could buy better coverage for less money by purchasing the insurance themselves on the internet. Here are some of the most common myths regarding buying travel insurance.
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How Does Travel Insurance Cover You If a Parent Is Sick?
This is a great question to ask, because there are no simple “yes” or “no” answers. But here are a few pertinent points you may want to consider.
