When it comes to your eyes, don’t let your guard down, advises the US Travel Insurance Association. Exposure to intense sunlight can cause problems for travelers at any time of year. Whether it’s a Caribbean beach trip or an alpine ski vacation, taking care of your eyes is especially important. Continue reading
Each year winter blizzards and sudden snow storms strand thousands of travelers. With winter storms generally not predictable more than a week in advance, travelers need to plan ahead and protect their vacation investment. The US Travel Insurance Association wants travelers to know that they don’t have to spend the night on an airport cot, forfeit an expensive vacation deposit, or foot the entire bill for extra hotel nights because they’re stranded during a storm. Continue reading
The US Travel Insurance Association has introduced a dedicated YouTube Channel designed to give viewers an inside look into the world of travel medical evacuations and to educate the public on the importance of travel insurance. Continue reading
Update: As of January 12, 2013, New York State has declared the flu a public health emergency. With widespread flu activity reported in 24 states, travelers, in particular, need to protect themselves from the highly contagious illness that hospitalizes more than 200,000 people yearly, advises the US Travel Insurance Association. Continue reading
Travel and Holiday Gifts: What To Know Whether bringing presents to friends or relatives or visiting Christmas Markets in Europe for holiday gifts, it’s important to know customs and security regulations, advises the US Travel Insurance Association. Below are some guidelines from TRIP, UStiA’s consumer resource center. Domestic Travel And Departing The U.S. … Continue reading
Each year thousands of travelers become seriously ill or injured while traveling, requiring emergency evacuation or other medical transportation assistance. They may be in a remote area where adequate medical care is unavailable, their injury or illness may be so severe that they need specialized care, or they may be unable to return home safely without medical support.
According to the US Travel Insurance Association, most patients requiring medical transport fall into 4 categories Continue reading
According to the US Travel Insurance Association, getting the right care, communicating with medical professionals and those back home, and paying for emergencies are issues that travelers may ignore until they are confronted with an illness or accident, especially when abroad.
UStiA urges travelers to be adequately insured so that they are covered in case of a medical emergency. To that effect, the association suggests that travelers ask the following questions: Continue reading
Assistance services play a crucial role in helping travelers when the unexpected occurs. It may be an injury or illness while traveling abroad, a lost passport, a legal problem, political unrest or even a natural disaster like an earthquake. In these and other situations, a 24/7 hotline provided with most comprehensive travel insurance and assistance policies goes to work on behalf of the traveler, arranging needed services that can range from air evacuations to help replacing legal documents. Continue reading
When temperature and humidity soar, travelers — particularly children, the elderly, those with chronic medical conditions, and people who are substantially overweight – may be prone to heat stroke. Even young and healthy individuals can be vulnerable if they are too active. Continue reading
This year, the US National Parks alone will have nearly 298 million recreational visits, according to the National Parks Service. The TRIP Information Center suggests the following tips to help ensure a safe and memorable vacation Continue reading
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