This week’s question of the week asks if you’ve ever been called home from a vacation or business trip because someone is sick, something happened to your home or business while you were away, or someone was in an accident? After that dreaded phone call, how did you handle the emergency travel arrangements? Did you […]
5 Travelers Unfairly Label Travel Insurance a ‘Scam’
As a site that allows individuals to post reviews of their travel insurance experiences and invites travel insurance providers to respond, we’ve seen our share of angry comments from insured travelers whose claims were denied. We also see angry tweets that label travel insurance companies as fraudulent, crooks, and worse. While we do not have […]
5 Things Every Traveler Should Know About Baggage
In both the U.S. and abroad, transportation providers of all kinds have rules governing bags that are checked in and carried on. Here are 5 things every traveler should know about taking baggage on a trip. 1. Know the baggage rules for your carrier Heightened security measures since 9/11, the attempted shoe-bombing, and other threats, […]
Top Ways Bad Weather Can Ruin Travel Plans
As winter storm warnings were issued a week or so ago, we’re reminded of all the ways that bad weather can ruin our travel plans. Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and other ugly weather scenarios sometimes can’t be avoided no matter how carefully you plan. Still, there are some ways you can minimize how – and how […]
7 Steps to Tell Someone You’re Traveling Somewhere Dangerous
“Don’t tell Mom” or “Don’t tell Dad” is the default reactionary response any time many of us are about to do something stupid or life threatening. You tell this to your siblings, your friends, and even your more lenient aunts and uncles. It also happens to be something that travelers say after they finish booking […]
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 […]
3 Steps to Insure your Vacation Rental
These days, most people agree that the ‘staycation’ lasts only a year at most and then couples and families typically get back to real vacations pretty quickly. The old days of being limited to staying in a hotel, however, are long over and many travelers – even solo travelers – have turned to vacation rental […]
13 Steps to Baby-Proof a Room in Under 5 Minutes when you Travel
The minute you have a child, you begin the job of protecting them from accidents and things that can harm them. Once they’re mobile, their world of exploration – and the area you have to baby-proof – grows as fast as they can crawl, walk, or run. You know you can’t watch them every second […]
#1 Reason to Travel with Your Passport on Domestic Trips
Have you ever lost your wallet or had it stolen from you? At one time or another, most of us have experienced either one or both of these scenarios. Now, imagine if you were traveling and your wallet is stolen the day before you have to get on the plane for a domestic trip. You […]
New Year, New Coverage – 3 Reasons to Buy Annual Insurance
Many of us are looking at our list of resolutions for the new year, and if travel is on your to-do list for the coming year, it just might be time to look into your travel insurance coverage ahead of time. Travel insurance is designed to save a traveler from expensive financial losses when unexpected […]
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