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OVERSEAS ADVENTURE TRAVEL

Robert and Beverly Isman had to cancel their dream Nile river cruise with Overseas Adventure Travel after Beverly received a diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer. Despite filing a claim with their travel insurance company, Allianz, and having it approved, Overseas Adventure Travel delayed their $18,652 refund for nearly nine months. Frustrated and exhausted, the Ismans sought help, and with some persistence, they finally received their refund, plus interest. This case highlights the challenges of dealing with Overseas Adventure Travel and the importance of staying proactive in claim disputes.

Why won’t Overseas Adventure Travel refund my $18,652 tour? I have travel insurance!

October 23, 2024September 30, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Robert and Beverly Isman were about to cast off on a once-in-a-lifetime Nile river cruise when they received a devastating medical diagnosis: Beverly had advanced pancreatic cancer.

Categories Advocacy
Insurance ordeal with Overseas Adventure Travel: Delayed refunds, broken promises, and a surprising insurance policy twist revealed.

Where’s the $10,954 travel insurance check for my canceled Overseas Adventure Travel tour? 

June 3, 2025August 20, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Howard Gleckman’s wife breaks her ankle just before the couple is scheduled to embark on an Overseas Adventure Travel tour. But now their insurance check has been delayed five months. What’s going on?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
In the thrilling tale of Julie Brown's Costa Rica tour, Overseas Adventure Travel cancels her pretrip excursion, leaving her to face unexpected costs. A hidden truth emerges as she seeks answers and battles for fairness, uncovering surprising twists along the way. Will justice prevail, or will she be left to bear the burden alone? Find out in this captivating journey of travel, challenges, and resilience.

Should Overseas Adventure Travel cover my airfare for a canceled pretrip excursion?

May 27, 2025July 31, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Overseas Adventure Travel cancels Julie Brown’s pretrip excursion on her Costa Rica tour. But who will pay for her new airline ticket? The company says she’s responsible, but is she?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
After British Airways cancels Donald Kne's flight, it refunds his tour operator. So why won't Overseas Adventure Travel pass the money along to him?

Can my tour operator pocket my airline refund?

January 22, 2024August 10, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Donald Kne’s British Airways flight is canceled, and the carrier refunds the money to his tour operator. So why isn’t the company refunding the money back to him?

Categories Commentary, The Travel Troubleshooter

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