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Posted on Monday, 22nd February 2010 by admin

As Americans prepare for international travel, their to-do list will include making sure their passport and travel documentation is current, checking their hotel accommodations, planning either their business meetings or their leisure activities, and arranging for a rental car or some other form of ground transportation. But there’s one other very important piece of preparation you don’t want to forget: international medical insurance.

While you may never even think that a hospital stay could be in your future during your international travel, it’s more likely than you think. For instance, injuries can occur while participating in recreational activities, through auto accidents, or other causes. Read more…

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Posted on Monday, 22nd February 2010 by admin

Travelers often have a lot of questions. When is the best time to go to a certain place? What’s the difference between multi trip travel insurance and annual trip travel insurance? When travelers are making bookings for air tickets, they also wonder if there are certain days in the week where air travel is cheaper. This may be a simple question, but the answer is not that straight forward. Yet, it will be interesting to find out if there are days where it’s cheaper to travel by air.

To facilitate the investigation, let’s look at some air fares for all the days of the week for a one-way trip from New York, NY (LGA) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX). Cover

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Posted on Friday, 19th February 2010 by admin

Cancun is a great holiday destination that offers miles of pristine beaches, world-class accommodations and wonderful cultural attractions. Cancun is one of the most preferred holiday destinations for Americans because it is located close to the US, but in recent years, a number of events have caused the city to experience a decline in tourism arrivals. As such, many people are trying to find out if it is safe to visit Cancun today.

One of the major concerns of tourists is the ongoing drug war between the Mexican government and the drug cartels.

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Posted on Friday, 19th February 2010 by admin

This is the word you see most often when insurance companies talk about the best way to get a reduction in your premium rates. All you have to do, the smooth voice says, is increase the deductible and we’ll give you a 10% discount. And, it’s a fact. It sounds like a good deal. So why are insurance companies so keen for you to increase the deductible? The answer could not be more simple. Whatever deductible you sign up for is the amount you pay if you are involved in a traffic accident or incur a liability of some kind connected with your ownership of a vehicle. That means you pay and not the insurance company. For insurer this is a cool idea. You insure yourself. All

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Posted on Thursday, 18th February 2010 by admin

In today’s economy, cruises have become an increasingly popular vacation choice because of their all-inclusive nature. With a cruise, you get all the on-board activities that take place on the ship, you get to stop and explore some amazing ports of call, and your lodging and travel expenses between stops are covered within your cruise tickets. It’s a great way to bundle the costs of all the elements of your vacation into one price. But one element that isn’t included but is crucial for a safe and healthy cruising adventure is travel medical insurance.

What’s that you say? You already have medical insurance through your employer? That’s great when it comes to domestic needs. Read more…

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