Articles
Aug 31, 2016
Why So Many Americans Travel The World Without International Medical Insurance
Now that members of the Millennial Generation are coming of age and settling firmly into their lives, travel agents are seeing renewed interest in traveling abroad. Compared to other nationalities, Americans are not known to travel overseas as much; however, there are two historical exceptions. In the 1990s, members of…
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Jul 21, 2016
Why River Cruises Are Increasing in Popularity
Cruises have always been a fun way to vacation, but in recent years the river cruise has been gaining appeal as a way to travel and see the sights without traveling over large bodies of open water. The river cruise has many advantages over the ocean cruise and it allows…
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Jul 19, 2016
How Global Terrorist Attacks are Affecting the Travel Industry
The rise of ISIS in Iraq and Syria and similar affiliated groups across Africa and the Middle East has triggered terrorist attacks in nearly every region of the world. As a result, travelers are less likely to go on short weekend trips, less likely to visit places that they are…
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Jun 27, 2016
The Importance of Travel Insurance with Hurricane Coverage
The value of travel insurance becomes apparent when unexpected events occur and things go wrong. It is important to purchase travel insurance soon after making travel arrangements because known risks will generally not be covered. For example, if one is planning to travel during hurricane season (June 1st-November 30th) and…
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Jun 22, 2016
Why You Should Pay Attention to State Department Travel Alerts
Today's travelers are informed travelers. Therefore, when captivated by the allure of world travel or mandated by business concerns, travelers need to be prepared for unforeseen events. Vacationers and business people need to be familiar with weather conditions, health alerts, political turmoil, or international threats related to their destinations. Although…
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May 18, 2016
Typical Reasons That People Consider Buying Travel Insurance Before Their Trip
Travelers who want to enjoy some extra protection while on their trips often consider buying travel insurance plans. Whether a person is taking a trip for business or a vacation, a comprehensive policy is smart to purchase before leaving on the journey. Here are some of the most common reasons…
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May 12, 2016
Why Travel Insurance Coverage Begins the Day After You Purchase
It is pretty simple to figure out the beginning date of travel insurance. The day that your trip protection goes into effect is called the Effective Date, and this date varies based on the date of your vacation and what kind of plan you bought. Comprehensive Plan This type of…
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May 12, 2016
Why More Travelers are Buying Travel Insurance in the U.S.
Travel insurance is becoming a much more common part of travel planning. In the past, travel insurance was confusing, it was unclear what was covered and what was not, and the price made it difficult to determine if it was worth the investment. As the world changes, so has travel…
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Why Some Countries Require Their Citizens to Have Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is steadily becoming a growing trend in most countries. For instance, the Malaysian government requires its citizens to obtain such policies from the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel whenever they want to fly abroad. Many countries such as Cuba, Dubai and Russia have joined the league and…
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May 10, 2016
Understanding the Covered Reasons for Trip Cancellation
Travelers have enough to worry about when preparing for a large trip. They shouldn't need to to worry about unforeseen circumstances which could cancel or derail their plans. Travel insurance is a wonderful thing to have when someone is traveling to a foreign area. Comprehensive trip protection covers a broad…
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May 3, 2016
Travel Insurance and How it Relates to a Schengen Visa
With warm weather fast approaching, you've probably already started to plan your vacation. And if you've decided to go overseas into one of the 26 countries within the Schengen agreement, it's a good idea to know the ins and outs of which travel insurance is best. But first, let's cover…
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Apr 6, 2016
U.S. Embassies and How They Help Travelers in Need
Traveling is meant to be an adventure that is enjoyable and culturally enriching. That is what people plan and hope for, and most times that is exactly what they get. There are times, however, when problems do occur when traveling, no matter how well prepared the person may be. This…
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