Travel insurance articles

By Damian Tysdal, licensed travel insurance agent since 2006 · Updated 29 June 2012

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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Packing Smart: Best Tips from Travel Experts 29 Jun 2012
Everyone's got their own set of packing rules. Here are the expert packing tips before your next trip.
Your Personal Computer Travel Safety Guidelines Checklist 23 Jun 2012
When traveling for business or pleasure, it's important to protect your privacy. Here are the latest computer travel safety guidelines.
A Traveler’s Vaccination Checklist 9 Jun 2012
Did you know adults have vaccination rules too? Here's what travelers need to know about vaccines and travel.
3 Steps to Preventing Passport Theft and 5 Steps to Replace It 25 May 2012
What are the steps a traveler needs to follow in the case of passport theft? How do you replace a passport while traveling?
8 Travel Safety Tips for Public Transportation 17 May 2012
Before traveling in a foreign city or country, take a moment to consider these important safety tips for public transportation.
7 Tips to Protect your Summer Vacation from Hurricanes 5 May 2012
What are the ways you can protect your summer vacation from hurricanes? Here's what you need to know before booking your summer trip.
Check the CDC Travel Health Map before Your Next Trip 27 Apr 2012
Ever wondered what the CDC can tell you about a travel destination? Here's why you should check the CDC travel health map before a trip.
Best and Worst Times to Visit the Bahamas 24 Apr 2012
The worst time to visit the Bahamas is June-September when the risk of rain and hurricanes is high. The best time? The rest of the year.
Safe Drinking Water Tips for Travelers 13 Apr 2012
What if you're traveling where the drinking water is maybe not so safe? Here are the best safe drinking water tips for travelers.
Top 6 Tips for Avoiding Jet Lag on Long Distance Trips 4 Apr 2012
You may not think of jet lag as anything more than annoying, but it can actually be quite dangerous. Here's how to avoid jet lag on long trips
3 Port of Call Risks to Avoid on Your Next Cruise 30 Mar 2012
What are the port of call risks when you're cruise traveling? Quite a few actually. Take a look at this list before your next cruise.
The Real Danger of Flying? DVT, also known as Economy Class Syndrome 22 Mar 2012
What are the real dangers of flying in economy class? Besides poor food, there's DVT, economy class syndrome, nd it's real.
You’ve just been asked for a bribe, now what do you do? 10 Mar 2012
You've just been asked for a bribe while you're on a trip. What do you do? How would you manage this situation?
Don’t Let an Insect Bite Ruin Your Health on Your Next Vacation or Business Trip 5 Mar 2012
Ouch! You have a full medicine cabinet at home, but what happens when an insect bites on vacation? Here's what to know before your next trip.
Watch Out for Counterfeit Drugs on your Trip 28 Feb 2012
What happens if you have to replace medications on a trip? Here's how to watch out for counterfeit drugs on your trip.
Check the US State Department Travel Alerts and Warnings 10 Feb 2012
The US State Department will issue travel alerts at two distinct levels. Here's what you need to know about these notices when you travel.
Prepare for a Personal Medical Emergency with a Travel Medical Portfolio 27 Jan 2012
What is a travel medical portfolio? It could save your life in a medical emergency on your next trip. Here's how to make one.
Finding Medical Care On the Road and In a Hurry 22 Jan 2012
If you're traveling abroad and need medical care, what do you do? Here's what you need to find medical care abroad.
How to Survive a Cruise Ship Sinking Disaster 14 Jan 2012
A scene out of the Titanic movie, but in real life. Cruise ships can still sink. Here's how to survive a cruise ship sinking disaster.
Don’t copy your bank cards; we’ve got a much better system 8 Jan 2012
Don't copy your bank cards before your next trip so that you have the numbers you need if they're stolen. There's a better way.

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