In the old days, a traditional tour involved big groups in climate-controlled buses rolling along while the tour guide explained the significance of what you were seeing as you go by. These days, travelers are looking for something more and many turn to walking tours as a way to get more exercise, get closer to […]
10 Important Tips for Traveling Seniors
Every year more baby boomers retire and when asked about their retirement goals, well over half of all retiring seniors say they want to travel. Many seniors make the mistake of thinking they can’t afford travel insurance, but actually, there are many plans available for seniors. See our complete review of Senior Travel Insurance for […]
Why Cruise Travel Insurance Can’t Rescue Passengers When the Cruise Ship Fails
Last week, the Huffington Post published an article with a misleading title: Carnival Cruise Lines and Why Third Party Travel Insurance Pays. The article goes on to imply that third-party cruise travel insurance would have helped those travelers who were stuck on some of the rather epic cruise ship debacles that have occurred lately, including […]
What Travel Insurance Coverage Do You Need for a Ski or Snowboard Vacation?
Although many parts of this country have lacked the necessary snowfall for a really great ski or snowboard trip, some have received plenty of snowfall. Of course, there are always other options for excellent skiing as well, including our neighbor to the north. So, if you, your significant other, your buddies, or your family are […]
The Essential Volunteer Trip Packing List
Around 15 years ago, at the same time that trips abroad became easier and less expensive and educated Americans began seeking unique and unusual travel experiences, volunteering became a regular part of the national conversation. Today, around one in three Americans volunteer and most of the growth in volunteer tourism, or voluntourism, has been with […]
Going Skiing or Snowboarding? Check your Travel Insurance
It’s getting close to ski season in many parts of the U.S. and Canada. About this time every year, travelers start asking what they should remember when they buy travel insurance for a ski trip. So, what do you need to think about when it comes to insuring this season’s skiing, snowboarding, and even dog-sledding […]
Tips for Family Travel Insurance this Thanksgiving
As many families are making their Thanksgiving travel plans now, we want to be sure you take a minute to explore your family travel insurance needs. Many people think of travel insurance as only useful for those once-in-a-lifetime cruise or safari trips, but accidents happen everywhere and the worst thing you could experience this holiday […]
What’s the best travel insurance for a retreat?
A retreat, by definition, is an act of withdrawal often from what is difficult, dangerous or disagreeable and often to a place of privacy or safety. These days, people take retreats for all kinds of reasons: to heal, to practice yoga, to meditate, to learn something new. So, what really can go wrong on a […]