Travel Tips

Travel insurance is an important but often overlooked part of your
vacation. Whether you are traveling to a foreign country or to the next
state you should consider travel insurance.

Some of the reasons to have insurance are to cover medical expenses,
life insurance for your family, or trip insurance when something goes
wrong.

If you have medical coverage, check with your insurer to find out the
specifics regarding your planned destination.

You can buy medical coverage for the duration of your trip or for
longer periods. Some travel insurance policies cover multiple trips of
specific duration. Some will cover you for travel up to a year.

Planning a skiing or mountain climbing vacation? You may want to
consider evacuation insurance. If you need to be rescued it is quite
possible that the you will end up with a hefty bill to pay for the
service.

If you are going on a cruise, taking an organized tour or just flying on
an airplane you may want trip cancellation insurance. You or a family
member may get sick at the last minute or your plans may change
unexpectedly.

Many companies do not offer refunds and you could be out
thousands of dollars. There are many things out of your control that
can mess with your plans. Refunds are tough to get sometimes.

Other popular coverage is loss of baggage, baggage delay, travel
delay, dental, 24 Hour Traveler Assistance, and accidental death.
If you are driving out of the country definitely check with your auto
insurer. Purchase any extra coverage needed. You may want to ask
about an international roadside assistance policy.

Auto breakdowns and accidents are bad enough at home but the
problems are compounded abroad.

Check with your credit card company. You may have some coverage
if you purchase your vacation with their card.
If you are traveling with a group you may be able to get coverage
cheaper as a group rather than individually.

Sometimes you will pay more for less coverage if you buy it through a
travel agent who makes a nice commission. This is not always the
case but it\'s your money. Shop around for the best deal.

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