Archive for Category: "Travel Insurance"
Trip Interruption Insurance: A Tale Of Two Travel Insurance Claims
Trip interruption insurance can save the day in many cases, but if you’re purchasing through a third-party travel agent, it’s still up to you to read, understand and verify the fine print. Nikki Erinakis reports on two situations involving vacations that were cut short due to medical emergencies, and the travel insurance battles that followed. [...]
When To Buy Travel Insurance–And What Kind Of Coverage You Need
Ever had a vacation ruined by bad weather? Concerned about media reports over civil unrest? It’s these types of scenarios that make travelers start thinking about how to protect their vacation costs. In his latest video, reporting from Mexico City, Peter breaks down the different types of coverage available, and explains the scenarios in which [...]
Travel Emergency: What To Do When Traveling In A Country In Crisis
In the last few weeks we’ve been watching the events unfolding in the Middle East. It’s one thing to be in the comfort of your own home and watching the events on TV. But what happens if you’re actually on location when things fall apart? Peter checked in with Jane Engle, assistant travel editor for [...]
Travel Insurance And Egypt: Travel Protection During Civil Unrest
Though political unrest in Egypt continues, many of the travelers who were stranded last week have been evacuated to safety. But what lessons have we learned from this situation? It’s not the first time in recent memory that political unrest in seemingly stable destinations has left American travelers stranded or contemplating cutting short their vacation [...]
CBS News: Avoiding Travel Disasters
CBS News: Avoiding Travel Disasters Travel disaster can happen at any time, but the best way to avoid them is to recognize possible pitfalls before they happen. From keeping detailed records to knowing who to buy insurance from, there are a multitude of steps you can take to protect yourself. On The Early Show on [...]
Travel Insurance for Active and Adventure Vacations
If you’re into death-defying activities, finding affordable travel insurance isn’t always easy. But even if you’re into tamer sports like sailing or scuba diving, it’s not always easy to find coverage. Adventure travel activities are not confined to extreme sports, and there are insurance plans designed specifically for these tamer outdoor activities. AIG Travel Guard [...]
Luggage Shipping Services: Solving the Lost Luggage Blues
Many of you know Peter’s airline baggage philosophy: “There are two kinds of luggage. Carry-on and lost.” As a result, Peter has checked only about three bags domestically in the last 10 years. His solution? Ship it. Yes, it’s going to cost you some money, but it will save you at least two hours of [...]
Should I Purchase Travel Insurance?
Thank you for all the tips that you provide for traveling! I have a question regarding travel insurance, as I am going on a trip in March to Italy via ABC Tours, and was unsure as to whether I should purchase travel insurance or not. Thank you so much for your time. -Sally S. This [...]
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