Everything you need to know about buying travel insurance for the holiday travel season
When Erik Wright booked a trip to Europe last Christmas, he decided to add a travel insurance policy to his purchase. He’s glad he did.
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Travel insurance is becoming mandatory in more destinations. Here’s what you need to know.
Remember those travel insurance requirements during the pandemic? They’re back.
Travel insurance companies are adding new post-departure benefits. Here’s what you can expect.
When Alexandra Lauren developed an ear infection while scuba diving in Hoi An, Vietnam, the diagnosis was unexpectedly serious: Her hospital recommended a two-week stay connected to an IV drip.
Help! I canceled my trip, but my travel insurance won’t pay my claim
When Amy Sparks’ father-in-law passes away, she cancels a planned tour of Utah and files a claim with Tin Leg, her travel insurance company. But the company denies her claim. Is she going to lose the $4,098 she paid?
Travel is more “nonrefundable” than ever — here’s how to get around that
Christina Anderson thought her hotel room in Reykjavik, Iceland, was refundable. But when her flight to Iceland was canceled because of bad weather, she made a stunning discovery: It wasn’t.
New ways travel insurance can keep you safe when you’re traveling
Travel insurance may cover you if you get into trouble on your next vacation. But what if travel insurance could help you avoid trouble?
When travel plans go off the rails: How to fight for a refund from Railbookers
Lynda Eberhart and her husband were looking forward to a scenic trip with their friends through the Canadian Rockies. They booked their journey through Railbookers, paying $5,419 for a luxurious Rocky Mountaineer rail tour. But when disaster struck, their dream trip turned into a months-long battle for a refund.
Passengers are missing their summer flights. Here’s how to avoid being left behind
Ever had this nightmare? You’re racing through the airport, dodging slow-moving travelers, swerving to avoid those annoying golf carts, only to arrive breathlessly at your gate just as the doors close.
Warning: Travel insurance may not cover this
As summer travel heats up, so does the demand for travel insurance. But before you click “buy” on a policy, take a minute to read the fine print.
Help! My travel insurance company is denying my claim for a canceled tour
Travel insurance is supposed to help you when things go wrong — not get in the way. But for Lee Aubry, travel insurance became a major problem when it presented her with an insurmountable paperwork obstacle.