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TRAVEL
Add Travel Insurance to Your Vacation Checklist
INSURANCE MATTERS
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Maria Edwards Travel Agency Manager
More than 30 million family travelers will visit an international destination this year
– 9 percent more
than just two years ago. And as more and more Americans are heading overseas for their vacations, many are adding insurance to their travel to-do list as well.
replace needed items if luggage is delayed, damaged or stolen.
ILLNESS HAPPENS.
Most health insurance policies don’t cover international travel and many hospitals outside
the United States require cash payments before providing treatment. Travel insurance can help cover medical expenses – whether you’re traveling internationally or staying stateside – and even costly evacuations back to the United States in emergencies.
FLIGHT DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS.
Airlines might not cover all costs associated with a delayed or canceled flight. Travel insurance can help reimburse expenses such as rebooking fees, meals and accommodations.
There are just too many unknowns, such as family emergencies and natural disasters, which can throw an unexpected wrench into a planned
In fact, according to a recent AAA survey, nearly 4 in 10 Americans (38 percent) are likely to
purchase travel insurance for future trips overseas. And AAA has seen its domestic and international travel insurance sales increase more than 20 percent year-to-date.
Refunds for a trip cancellation is the top priority for 88 percent of those who are seriously considering travel insurance. However, there are other advantages too:
YOU LANDED BUT YOUR BAGS DID NOT.
Airlines mishandled more than 22 million bags in 2017. Travel insurance can provide coverage to
vacation. Travelers are increasingly not taking chances and they’re choosing to invest in the value and peace of mind that travel insurance can provide for international as well as domestic and cruise vacations.
Because policies and coverage options vary, consulting a knowledgeable travel agent to explore options is recommended. For more information, stop in to see your travel agent or visit AAA.com/Travel.
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