Archive for October, 2008

Should I buy travel insurance for my honeymoon to Mexico?

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Rob A asked: We're headed to Playa Del Carmen for our honeymoon and it represents a significant amount of money. Is travel insurance worth it?Henry

I am an Australian living in Canada without GHIP. Where can I buy travel insurance that doesn’t require GHIP?

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Tom C asked: Most travel insurers require applicants to have a GHIP. However I'm only living in Canada for a year, so I'm using travel insurance (for Canada only) instead of getting an Alberta Health Card. Is there any way I can get insurance for a holiday to Europe?Joshua

Why Travel Insurance is a Must

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Travel insurance is necessary for your vacation packages and without it all your travel dreams cannot come true. Travel insurance is essential for a traveler as it covers your medical and financial expenses and losses incurred on your domestic or international travel. It’s usually arranged at the time of booking ...

Check Your Homeowners Insurance For Travel Insurance

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

In the past, travel insurance was often purchased through a travel agency or agent. This may still be the case in some circumstances, but travel insurance can be easily purchased via the internet these days. Travel insurance protects you against financial issues, or medical issues, that may arise while traveling. ...

Senior Citizen Travel Insurance

Monday, October 27th, 2008

If you’re having a retired life and are looking out for a holiday package then, don’t overlook your insurance cover. It’s indispensable to get yourself insured while you travel so that if you happen to fall sick or break down due to some illness you don’t have to incur a ...

Where can I purchase good, cheap travel insurance?

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

josh k asked: I'm a student, hence the cheap part, headed to Asia for at least a few months and need travel insurance. STA is a little pricier than I expected, can anyone reccomend what (or what not) to look at?Grover

Backpacker Travel Insurance

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

What is a backpacker travel insurance?Backpacker travel insurance is not the same as annual holiday insurance, this is mistake many young travelers make when purchasing insurance. Annual holiday insurance is designed for your average holiday maker, who goes abroad a couple of times a year usually for a week or ...

Over 65 Senior Citizen Travel Insurance: for an Ageless Globe Trekker

Monday, October 20th, 2008

For those who love to travel, there is no age limit set after which they can’t travel. Many people pick up traveling, especially in the old age to revive enthusiasm or as a long delayed sabbatical. In fact in the later years of life, traveling becomes a way to discover ...

What can I do about travel insurance as I am still technically a ‘child’?

Friday, October 17th, 2008

impyface asked: I'm about to go on holiday for 31 days and have been looking everywhere for travel insurance. The problem is I am 17 and will not be 18 until halfway through my holiday. I also would like to get annual insurance as I shall be going on holiday ...

How much can I expect to pay for travel insurance?

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Dennis G asked: I'm thinking of traveling from Canada to the USA for a week next summer. I am 69 and my wife is 67. I have high cholesterol and triglycerides treated with a statin and my wife has some balance problems. Generally, our day-to-day health is fine. Can you tell ...