Travel insurance articles

By Damian Tysdal, licensed travel insurance agent since 2006 · Updated 19 December 2013

In shortShorter pieces on travel safety, trip planning, claims and travel insurance news, going back to 2006. For the complete answer on a subject, the guides are the place; for one question, the answers.

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6 Tips for Traveling with Diabetes 19 Dec 2013
A traveler with Type 1 diabetes has to take extra precautions. See the following tips for safe traveling with diabetes anywhere you go.
Tips for Insuring Wellness Travel 13 Dec 2013
Traveler's tummies can lead to dehydration and need for qualified medical treatment, but without travel health insurance you could be exposed.
5 Insurance Tips for Safer Ski and Snowboard Trips 6 Dec 2013
It’s ski and snowboard season and as travelers make their holiday and ski travel insurance plan, we wanted to give you some insurance tips.
7 Tips for Insuring Domestic Trips versus International 29 Nov 2013
We all know international travel is very different from domestic trips, but what does it take to insure domestic vs international travel?
6 Tips for Traveling with Cancer 22 Nov 2013
A traveling with cancer may want to get a signed and dated doctor’s note indicating that you are medically stable and able to travel.
USA Travel Guide: 6 Things to Know Before Visiting the United States 14 Nov 2013
If you have friends and family visiting for the holidays, or you’re a non-US citizen traveling to the US, you should understand few things.
Traveler Recommendations in Light of the New FAA Rules for In-flight Electronics 8 Nov 2013
Traveler Recommendations in Light of the New FAA Rules for in-flight electronics. Let’s take a look at what these changes will mean.
8 Travel Safety Tips for Single Parents Going Abroad with the Kids 25 Oct 2013
Single travelers, and especially single parent travelers, have been on the short end of the travel package deals.
10 Tips for a Safe Trip When She’s Pregnant 18 Oct 2013
Taking a babymoon at the beach or visiting relatives before the baby's birth? Here are the safety tips travel when she's pregnant.
7 Tips for Business Travelers Buying Travel Insurance 11 Oct 2013
Many corporate travel insurance plans have enhanced travel assistance services that will help travelers book alternative flights.
8 Steps to Prepare for Travel Abroad with a Mental Illness 13 Sep 2013
International travel can be stressful for a range of reasons, and even more so for those with a mental illness.
How Travel Insurance Fights Identity Theft 6 Sep 2013
Travel insurance fights Identity theft is a growing global concern. It’s a crime that crosses borders very quickly and it impacts
7 Steps to Keep a Teen Safe Abroad 30 Aug 2013
Watching your teenager plan a trip abroad can be nerve-wracking for a parent. Here's how to keep teens safe abroad.
3 Tips to Buy the Right Type of Travel Insurance 23 Aug 2013
So many types of travel insurance, how do you know you're buying the right one for you? Here's how to buy travel insurance with 3 easy tips.
A Safe Cruise Checklist for Seniors, Families, and Couples 16 Aug 2013
An average of 10 million Americans enjoying a cruise vacation every year, we thought it was time to put together a safe cruise checklist.
6 Tips to Avoid and Treat Traveler’s Diarrhea 9 Aug 2013
The best step for how to get rid of traveler’s diarrhea is putting into place practices that help you avoid it entirely.
5 Ways Solo Travelers Benefit from Travel Insurance 2 Aug 2013
A growing number travelers find they enjoy the no-compromises style that solo travel insurance provides. According to the U.S.
7 Tips for Insuring a Round-the-World Trip 27 Jul 2013
There are many websites that will tell you how to plan a round-the-world trip, others that will tell you how to save a boatload of money.
6 Tips to Insuring Travel by Train 20 Jul 2013
Train travel is far more common in other countries than it is in the U.S. and there are many reasons that travelers like to travel by train.
Buying Travel Insurance When You’re Sick 13 Jul 2013
Most travelers want two things with their travel insurance plan if they’re traveling with a medical diagnosis: trip cancellation coverage.

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