Wherever you go in the world, there is always the risk of an accident, illness, theft or other crime. There are many reasons for women and men to take out travel insurance, but there are also some reasons travel insurance may be more important to a female traveler than a male traveler. In general, there […]
8 Risks of Alumni Travel and 5 Steps to Prepare for an Alumni Trip
Many university alumni associations sponsor trips for their alumni members – for the purpose of staying in touch after graduation, networking, etc. Some trips have a special purpose. For example, some alumni travel as a group to volunteer, to learn, to gain a new skill, or to learn a new language. Of course, many alumni […]
8 Insurance 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 their plans are to travel. That means over 80 million older adults will be traveling in 2012 and that number will continue to rise as more retire. Senior travelers have a different set of […]
Before you Study Abroad: 6 Steps to Verify your International Coverage
As the fall season approaches and students (and their parents) get ready for a new school year, many students will be traveling much farther than their home town. In fact, according to the Institute of International Education, enrollment in American study abroad programs has tripled over the past two decades. In more recent years, students […]
5 Steps to Prepare for an African Safari Trip
A safari trip is considered by many travelers to be the ultimate ‘bucket list’ trip, the experience of a lifetime, and with a little research it can be. The centerpiece of most safari trips is viewing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitats, and many tour operators are happy to oblige, driving their guests […]
What Senior Travelers Need to Know about Pre-existing Conditions
Senior travelers are usually quite unhappy when their insurance claim is denied due to a pre-existing condition and that’s understandable. After all, you buy the travel insurance plan and you expect it to pay out when you run into trouble. Unfortunately, the topic of pre-existing conditions can be complicated, but we’ll make it easier to […]
Considering Kid Safety on a Cruise
According to current research over 1 million kids now cruise the high seas every year. While the reality is that many cruise lines have come a long way in implementing kid-safety measures with an always expanding array of amenities and services to guard their safety and help parents keep track of them, it’s important for […]
When is Group Insurance a Good Idea for Traveling Families?
Group travel, whether it is for volunteer work, a reunion, a destination wedding, an anniversary, or simply a summer family vacation, is typically a pre-paid event and there are usually some benefits to pre-paying for a large group that often includes a per-person discount simply due to volume. Group travel insurance is a good idea […]