Sunday, October 11, 2009

Travel Insurance

You are about to head off with your new husband on your honeymoon to Hawaii. It is going to be the tripped you have dreamed of your entire life. You have packed your bags, got your passport in hand, and locked up your house. But, have you remembered to do the most important thing, the thing that could make the difference between the trip of a lifetime and the trip from hell? Have you remember to purchase travel insurance?

It is not something that everyone thinks about. After all, with your strong stomach, what are the chances that you’ll get food poisoning while dining overseas? And, you always keep your valuables with you, so you do not have to worry about theft, right? Wrong. No matter who you are and how many precautions you think you are taking, things can and will always go wrong when you are traveling.

Buying the right coverage plan is like having a security blanket when you travel, so you do not have to constantly be worrying about something going wrong and you can actually enjoy your trip. After all, what price can you put on having peace of mind?

It is important to put as much thought and time into finding the right travel insurance package for you and your loved ones as you do into planning that perfect trip. And, much like you would not necessarily take the cheapest vacation available, so too do you need to invest appropriately in your insurance plan. To help you decide which coverage option is best for you, there are a number of questions you need to ask yourself.

First of all, what exactly is covered with each plan available? Does it cover enough for any medical eventuality, even those caused by pre-existing medical conditions? Does it cover anything you might want to do, including extreme sports? Does the limit of coverage on stolen or lost goods meet what they are actually worth? Is there 24-hour emergency assistance available? What is the cancellation policy?

These are just a few of the many questions that need to be addressed before purchasing a protection plan. And, always remember to read the fine print, where many of the most important non-coverage clauses are described in detail.

If you are a regular traveler, it might be more appropriate to take out an annual travel insurance policy, rather than purchasing a new plan each time you travel. This will not only save you time and energy, but will also make you more familiar with what exactly your plan covers. If after one trip, you find you need more – or less – protection, you can go ahead and make those necessary changes.

Trips, whether for business or pleasure, are always things that should be enjoyed to the fullest. You will meet new people, eat new foods, and see new places. You want to be able to remember those experiences, instead of the hassle you went through from not having the proper coverage. Make sure you protect yourself today!

1 comment:

  1. All these points really made me to think about making a travel insurance policy. I am highly convinced with the benefits that a travel policy offers. I will soon plan to buy it before my next travel trip.
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