Archive for June, 2008

My Mini Guide to Travel Insurance

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

We travellers are eligible for pre-existing medical condition exclusion waivers provided we buy our travel insurance from 7 to 21 days (depending on the policy) of making our arrangements. Some credit cards offer travel insurance, car rental insurance, and even concierge services for a small fee. Having travel insurance with ...

I am looking for any UK travel insurance company that covers cancellation due to not being able to get visa?

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

WAM asked: I live in UK. I booked a holiday in Spain. I applied for a visa. However, the travel insurance I did does not refund me if I failed to get the Schengen visa. Does any one know of a UK insurance company that offers insurance that covers trip ...

Travel Insurance — Messa/Blue Cross Blue Shield, am I covered?

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Alisha T asked: Hi there! My mom is a teacher who has Messa/Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance. I'm planning a trip to Asia this summer, and was curious to see whether or not there was any international travel coverage with her plan. I'm planning on calling the insurance company sometime within ...

Travel insurance that will cover my laptop and camera?

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

buttercup asked: I'm looking for a basic travelers insurance that will cover accidents and theft to my electronics without huge deductables or insane exclusions. Any recommendations? **I am not looking for renters insurance, just travel insurance.Foster

Canadian Travel Insurance: Why You Need It

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Imagine going on your dream vacation. As you head out to see the sights with you family, you realize that you aren't feeling well and need to see a doctor immediately. If you have purchased Canadian travel insurance, you are able to save yourself some additional anxiety in this difficult ...

Are airline tickets bought with MasterCard automatically covered with travel insurance?

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Bonku asked: I bought a British Airways return airline ticket from London to Chicago (USA) and travelled this month - december 2007. Unfortunately I lost my wallet in a taxi. Am I covered by travel insurance just by purchasing the ticket with my MasterCard?Oswald

Annual Travel Insurance Vs Single Trip Travel Insurance: Which Is Better?

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

Travelling and taking holidays can be a lot of fun, but it can also be scary. If something goes wrong, you may find yourself in a foreign land amongst foreign people with no idea where to turn for help. Travel insurance prevents this from happening by helping you through all ...

Purchasing Travel Insurance

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Purchasing Travel Insurance - Your OptionsThere are three main options you have when purchasing your travel insurance.1.You can buy direct from the insurer.2.Buy through your local travel agent.3.Buy from a travel insurance reseller usually online.Buying directly from the insurer or through your local travel agent you will generally find that ...

Is It Convenient To Buy Single Travel Insurance

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Are you leaving the country for a vacation or holiday? Do you travel once a year and want to make sure you have insurance to cover anything that can go wrong. Some travelers will tell you to avoid travel insurance if you have enough money to cover your trip, but ...

travel insurance on a working holiday visa to new zealand?

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

xxkirstyxx_2 asked: Im going to New Zealand with my boyfriend in November and was wondering if anybody knew if we would need travel insurance as we are going on a working holiday visa and hoping to get a permenant visa eventually? ThanksCalvin