The foreign and commonwealth office draws up an extensive list of countries that should not be travelled to quite regularly and it is from that our, and other global travel insurance providers’, underwriters decide which countries travel insurance should be provided for. We look at the government travel advice and decide from that whether or not we can provide insurance to travellers.Although global travel insurance does, by its nature, cover the majority of the world, the current climate ensures that there are some places where the likelihood of incident means …
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At Your Own Risk – 10 Countries Where Travel Insurance Won’t Be Able To Help You
March 19th, 2011 by maureen
Does Your Health Insurance Go The Extra Mile When You Travel
March 19th, 2011 by maureen
International travel can be an exciting adventure, provided you are aware of the need for travel health insurance. You need to be aware that travel can, and does throw up any number of unpredictable situations.Probably the most serious risk is the chance of an accident or illness occurring while you are overseas. Requiring emergency medical care, while in another country can be not only inconvenient but extremely problematic as well, if you do not have the right cover.First of all, there is an unfamiliarity associated with being in a foreign …
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No Comments »Travel Tip 101 – 10 Things Not to Do While Traveling in a Foreign Country
March 10th, 2011 by maureen
So, Let’s discuss some of the most important rules in Traveling in a foreign country. It doesn’t matter if you are traveling for business or pleasure, It is absolutely critical that you keep safety your number one priority. Now, bad things can happen almost anywhere, but being in a foreign country can cause more problems than you may think.In no particular order, Let’s begin:1. Do Not overdress. Wearing all Prada accessories makes you look like a bulls eye for what I call opportunistic thieves. Dress more casual but still nice.2. …
Wine Travel – Arizona Wine Country Beckons
March 6th, 2011 by maureen
Just a few miles southeast of Tucson, Arizona, you’ll notice the topography starting to change before your eyes. You’ll begin a slow ascent from a desert valley to a hilly, high plains terrain offering warm days and cool nights. Soon, you’ll enter Arizona wine country, a burgeoning wine travel destination that’s garnering attention from the wine press and wine travel fans alike. Join us as we explore the secrets of this wine producing region less than an hour from downtown Tucson.It’s easy to visit Arizona Wine Country via a short …
Travel Insurance Canada – Canadians Traveling Within Their Own Country
March 1st, 2011 by maureen
With the economy in the rough shape it is in nowadays, it can be relatively expensive for Canadians to take a trip to their favorite state in the U.S and even more costly to fly oversees for a getaway in Europe, Asia or to other overseas destinations. Canadian citizens should think about planning a trip to another province or territory because Canada has so much to offer in terms of great vacation areas.Why Travel Within Canada?The Canadian government encourages tourism, whether it be for fellow Canadians, Americans, Europeans, etc. There …
Country of Eternal Summer and Reggae Music
February 26th, 2011 by maureen
In Indian language Jamaica means “a land of streams”. The island wallows in greenery of tropic forests, it amazes with abundance of the most beautiful cascade waterfalls. The climate at the island is damp tropical.Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, is the largest and magnificent English-speaking island of Caribbean Islands. Kingston was established in 1963 by the refugees from Port Royal, destroyed by an earthquake. By 1716 it became the main trade center of Jamaica.The city is worth visiting in whole and particularly due to the museum of Bob Marley. Among …
