Articles
Apr 4, 2016
Why You Should Report Suspicious Activities When Traveling
When traveling, it is important to be observant of any suspicious activities that may be occurring at airports or popular tourist attractions. All suspicious activities should be reported to the appropriate authorities so that any potentially harmful situations can be avoided. Whether a person is observed to be behaving strangely…
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Mar 1, 2016
How Travel Insurance Can Cover You for the Zika Virus
The vast majority of people who travel every year, be it for leisure or business, do so without encountering any issues that could potentially affect their financial or physical well being. There are occasions, however, when traveling to an unfamiliar place results in an adverse situation that requires immediate action.…
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Feb 29, 2016
Have Airlines Made Flying Coach Less Comfortable Over The Years?
People that fly in a passenger airplane's main cabin, known as "coach" or "economy" class, can't be blamed for feeling less comfortable these days. If statistics from various authoritative air travel sources are any indicator, flying coach is something less pleasant than ever. The Golden Age of Travel Flying in…
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Feb 14, 2016
What is the Zika Virus and What Do You Need to Know?
What is the Zika Virus? The Zika Virus is a mosquito-borne virus with origins dating back to the mid-40s in Uganda, Africa. While the disease was first found to be only in monkeys, it was quickly found to have infected humans just five years later in 1952. Today, outbreaks of…
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Jan 21, 2016
Pre-Existing Conditions and Travel Insurance
Insurance, a part of any comprehensive financial plan, is more than protection against monetary loss. Travel insurance provides the monetary protection for loss during travel, but the financial aspect is not the only reason to purchase a trip protection policy. In the case of medical emergencies, the travel insurance policy…
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Jan 14, 2016
What is the Difference Between Primary and Secondary Travel Insurance Coverage?
When traveling, it's important to purchase what is known as travel insurance beforehand, as it will provide protection for possible medical expenses, luggage that's been lost during the trip and losses caused in the event of a cancellation. When purchasing this kind of trip protection, there are multiple variations available…
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Dec 2, 2015
Information About the Worldwide Travel Alert Issued by the State Department
The U.S. State Department recently took the unusual step of releasing a "Worldwide Travel Alert" for American travelers around the globe. It warns that various Middle Eastern and West African terrorist groups could target public places in any part of the world. The government issued this warning after major attacks…
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Oct 19, 2015
How In-Flight Wi-Fi Has Changed the Travel Experience
With the advent of in-flight wi-fi, travel has changed forever. Where people would scramble to complete their work before leaving the airport, they can now casually pick it up once in the air and continue working. People no longer have to rely simply on magazines. And perhaps most importantly, more…
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Sep 27, 2015
Filing a Travel Insurance Claim
When an unexpected illness or emergency interrupts a trip, travel insurance can help people recover some or all of their expenses. Purchasing trip protection gives you invaluable peace of mind when it comes to planning a trip, as it can cover medical emergencies, baggage theft or loss, and much more.…
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Sep 21, 2015
Why Rewards Points and Miles Typically Aren’t Covered By Travel Insurance
When people plan the perfect vacation, they do not anticipate falling ill, experiencing family or work emergencies, or any other situation that could cause them to cancel or postpone their vacation. However, regardless of how well a person plans, these things can happen, which is why travelers should purchase travel…
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Why You Should Consider Buying Trip Cancellation Insurance For Your Trip
When traveling for pleasure, many individuals save up money for a long period of time before embarking on a trip simply because traveling can feel as if it is a major burden on finances. Travel insurance helps ensure that if an emergency does arise you can be financially protected for…
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Aug 28, 2015
Buying Travel Insurance Insurance to Protect You Abroad
Travel insurance is extremely important, all the more if you are traveling to a foreign country. Your travel plans may not go as planned and you could suffer huge monetary losses. But by purchasing a good travel insurance policy, you will be able to enjoy your trip, even if things…
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