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Giving Back through Tourism Cares
Not all aspects of the travel industry are glamorous. Those vacation destinations that you long to see take a lot of care and maintenance, and many of the public and historic sites…
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No Insurance Rewards for High Risk Travel
Not all travel risks are created equal in the eyes of insurance underwriters. There are a number of high-risk activities that will not be covered by most travel insurance policies, and those…
Hurricane Cruising – Are You Covered?
It’s amazing how many people choose to take a cruise during hurricane season. If you are willing to take a gamble on your vacation and risk getting caught in port, or having…
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Travel Insurance Can’t Cover Carelessness
I saw an article last weekend by noted travel columnist Ed Perkins where he tells the story of an Arkansas couple who lost the cost of their $8,000 Alaskan cruise because they…
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Is that iPad Covered? Electronics and Travel Insurance
With the Internet boom, it’s harder to break the office umbilical. Professionals travel with laptops, iPads, and smart phones to stay in contact with their office and their clients, and, let’s face…
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Calculating Trip Cost for Travel Insurance
Most travel insurance carriers calculate insurance fees based on trip cost. You would think that it would be a simple formula to calculate. How do you determine trip cost? What do you…
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Are you Covered for Tropical Storm Isaac?
Tropical Storm Isaac is bearing down on Haiti and the Dominican Republic and may elevate to hurricane status. They are expecting it to spread across much of Florida in the next few days. Are you covered under travel insurance if Isaac becomes a hurricane? Are you covered after a storm has been named?
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Cruise Radio Interview: The Travel Insurance Show
What travel insurance considerations do you need to think about for your next cruise? TripInsurance.com has the answers.
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Three-day Shanghai Nightmare Could Have Been Avoided with Trip Insurance
I am sure you have all experienced some kind of flight delay in your travels, but a 72-hour flight delay is more than an inconvenience. That was the fate of 225 United…
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Olympics Bound? Be Sure to Buy Travel Insurance for Your Special Event Tickets
If you are planning to travel to London for the 2012 Summer Olympics, be sure to insure your trip so you’re covered if you miss your favorite event.
A Simple Explanation of the Difference Between Trip Interruption, Delays, and Cancellation Coverage
In this brief video, Dan Skilken explains the difference between travel delay, trip interruption, and trip cancellation travel insurance
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How to Avoid Travel Insurance Scams
Every industry has fraud, and the insurance industry has more than its share. Be sure to use simple precautions when buying travel insurance.
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Sweepstakes to “Conquer the World”
We are offering a cash prize of $5,000 to take the trip of your dreams to one lucky winner who enters our Conquer the World sweepstakes between now and June 25.
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Cruise Radio Interview: What Are Pre-existing Conditions?
Smart travelers always make sure they have a pre-existing condition waiver included in their trip insurance.
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Are You Covered in Case of Volcanic Eruption?
It was just two years ago that the Eyjafjallajökull-Fimmvörduháls volcano in Iceland erupted, disrupting air travel throughout the northern hemisphere. Now Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano has been spewing molten rock up to a mile from its crater. How good is your travel insurance coverage in the event of a natural disaster, such as a volcanic eruption?
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When Should You Buy Travel Insurance When You Make a Cruise Down Payment
Cruise lines and carriers offer booking incentives, but if you put cash down for your next trip is that considered a booking? Do you have to buy trip insurance right away?
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Eliminating the Confusion from Pre-existing Medical Condition Coverage in Travel Insurance.
Having travel medical insurance is usually a good idea, especially when traveling abroad. But understand the rules covering pre-existing conditions is crucial.
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Trip Cancellation? Trip Interruption? Travel Delay? What’s the Difference?
Also remember that trip cancellation, trip interruption, and travel delay insurance may only offer partial protection. There are specific covered reasons, and limits to the actual coverage.
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Have You Insured That Vacation Rental?
Consider what happens if you don’t have an insurance policy for your vacation rental policy. What if you have to cancel your vacation due to illness? What if you have to cut your vacation short due to a family emergency? Would you get your money back? Here are some tips to help you choose trip insurance for your vacation rental.
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Viva La Revolution – But Am I Covered When Vacationing in a Politically Unstable Country?
If you are worried that your proposed destination may erupt in revolution, your best protection is a policy with a “Cancel for Any Reason” clause.
