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What You Need To Know about travel insurance post-COVID-19

An informative video from BuzzFeed several weeks ago covering five key points about travel insurance in light of the most significant event in 20 years to severely affect the travel industry - namely, of course, the global pandemic. Furthermore, for more detail they include a link to the Skyscanner article "Travel Insurance During COVID for US Travelers."

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Does Travel Insurance Cover Car Breakdown?

Hi Everyone!It sounds great that the world is normalizing again, and I am planning a trip with my family. I am thinking to visit Belfast, NI and a few camping sites in Scotland. Instead of public transport, I am thinking to use my own vehicle. Probably, my family can use 2 vehicles. In this regard, I am thinking to get a travel insurance plan for the entire family, but I am not sure either it would include a car breakdown or not. When I did an online search, then I found that I would have to…

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Is rental car insurance a scam?

You are at a car rental counter after a six-hour flight, talking to a guy at the counter who presents you a pile of paperwork and some "irresistible" pitches. Indeed, most of said pitches that we get from various sources every day are nothing but garbage, and some also happen to be straight-up scams. In the case of rental cars, this may include a pass for the toll-road service fee or a tank full of fuel pre-paid. Before or after you accept any of these pitches, the counter rep will also…

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How to choose the right travel insurance for your next vacation

It's going to be a big year for travel insurance. Really big. A survey by the travel-insurance-comparison site Squaremouth predicts 24 percent more travelers will insure their international trips in 2019 than last year. Generali, the travel insurance company, says travelers spent an average of $139 per trip on insurance in 2018, unchanged from the previous year. So do you have your travel insurance picked out already? "The right insurance policy will protect you from unexpected issues that…

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Paul Varmuza November 6, 2023 at 1:25pm

A very good question! https://www.escape.com.au/travel-advice/why-is-travel-insurance-so-...

Why is travel insurance so expensive?

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John Kipper September 23, 2023 at 8:09pm

After this scorcher of a summer in much of the world, many have been wondering about this, and Forbes looked into it: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/travel-insurance/heat-wave-travel-in...

Does Travel Insurance Cover Extreme Heat?

A heat wave has been broiling much of the U.S. and Europe this summer. You can make plans to get away, but what if your vacation destination is just…
Jordan Simon January 10, 2023 at 2:20pm

2023 is shaping up to be another unpredictable year in travel. The redoubtable Christopher Elliott lays out what it means in terms of travel insurance: https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherelliott/2023/01/08/do-i-nee...

Do I Need Travel Insurance For My 2023 Vacation?

The pandemic made travel insurance a must-have item for many travelers. Here's how to find the best travel insurance for your 2023 trip.
Max Pesling October 1, 2022 at 11:26am

Have you ever heard of travel insurance for couples? Here's how it works: https://www.standard.co.uk/esmoney/travel-insurance/couples-b102899...

Couples travel insurance – how does it work?

It might not be as glamorous as shopping for your holiday wardrobe or researching the best cocktail bars, but purchasing travel insurance is an impor…
María José September 2, 2022 at 8:56pm

If you're considering buying travel insurance, first have a look at this article in the Huffington Post on its pitfalls: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mistakes-travel-insurance_l_630502d2...

8 Mistakes People Make When Buying Travel Insurance

Thinking of purchasing a travel insurance policy for your next trip? Here are some common missteps to avoid.
José Balido March 21, 2022 at 1:45pm

Travel insurance might not cover COVID-19 unless you upgrade or buy add-ons: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/travel-insurance-might-no.... One exception is Allianz Travel, which includes such coverage in some of its annual plans: https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/travel/insurance-101/the-epi....

Travel Insurance Might Not Cover COVID-19 - NerdWallet

Does travel insurance cover COVID-19? It depends on how comprehensive your policy is. Here's what you need to know about travel insurance in the COVI…
Girls That Roam January 13, 2014 at 9:13pm

Have a hospitality or travel business? Reach women travelers through Girls That Roam’s Travel Business Directory: http://girlsthatroam.com/girls-roam-launches-travel-business-direct...
Linda Kundell February 28, 2013 at 11:01pm

The US Travel Insurance Association has a Youtube channel containing video interviews with medical personnel who help save travelers' lives when an accident or serious illness occurs. Visit UStiA Youtube Channel.
Darryl Musick October 5, 2012 at 5:08am

Thanks, Linda...that second link works. I'm going to read it now.
Allie McCoy October 5, 2012 at 4:08am

Linda, it works for me.