You may have seen insurance companies offering policies that let you cancel at any time for any reason. It can be a great backup in these uncertain times, but as always, read the fine print. The policies have gotten more popular due to the economic downturn.

If you’re not sure you’ll be employed in two months, it can be worth a few extra dollars if you have to cancel at the last minute. Travel Safe has a plan that allows travelers to cancel up to two days prior to departure, for any reason. But the amount refunded depends on the penalty assessed by your trip or tour provider. The same plan also promises that travelers …

Travel insurance is something that you hope you never need, but that can really save the day. But do you know what questions you should ask before buying a policy?

One of the most common travel questions of all time has to be: “Do I need (and should I buy) travel insurance?”

In some situations, like quick visit to Aunt Millie in Wichita, the answer is probably not. But in lots of other situations, it can be a great idea.

Find out the latest about when to buy travel insurance, and what kinds of travel insurance you should consider.

Eight U.S. airlines have announced the Guaranteed On-Board Program (GOB), which guarantees members full reimbursement of the ticket price and the pet travel fee if they are denied boarding due to pet carrier restrictions.

American Airlines, Midwest Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines partnered with pet-carrier manufacturer The Sherpa Pet Group to develop the program.

But will the new program really help travelers with pets?

Peter appeared on The Early Show in CBS this morning, discussing the ins and outs of travel insurance.

In this economy, is it worth shelling out an extra 4 to 10 percent of your trip cost to cover unforeseen “what ifs” in travel?

Find out what you need to know about travel insurance …

Living with a food allergy, eating intolerance, or otherwise special dietary need is difficult enough; traveling outside of your comfort zone where communication is a problem can be downright dangerous.

But with the right planning, anticipation of any possible food-related difficulties, and the appropriate resources, even those with the most serious conditions have options on the road.

The Mexican government, in its latest move to lure travelers back, is offering a free health insurance program for all visitors which will offer emergency medical care coverage, hospital stays, prescription drugs and ambulance services in the event that they contract the H1N1 virus, better known as swine flu.

Although swine flu has long since spread from Mexico to the furthest corners of the Earth, the country is still dealing with the stigma of the disease and tourists are staying away.

A lot of people ask me whether they should buy insurance at the car-rental counter. The answer varies—after all, you might be covered by your existing car insurance or credit card. But there are also other options you may not know about.