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Procedure for Insurance Billing
We all know that visitor insurance is essential for international travel in order to protect us if we fall ill or are injured while on a vacation or business trip. But fewer of us know what the...
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Travel Insurance FAQ
Buying travel insurance is not always a question of choosing the package provided by your tour operator or airline. In fact, it pays to shop around and consider what you need from your international...
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How to Find the Best Airline Seat
Your in-flight experience can vary wildly depending on the seat you get on the plane. So if you’ve got a great deal on a flight or found yourself with an upgrade to Business or First class, make sure...
View ArticleWhat Does Short Term Medical Insurance Cover?
Medical insurance is essential for all visitors and residents of the United States due to the way the healthcare system is set up and the high cost of medical treatment. If you are a resident of the US...
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Main Benefits of Exchange Visitor Insurance
Are you participating in an exchange visit to the United States? Are you planning a trip with your sports team to play in a tournament, or are you starting a period of study at a US college or...
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Has the Flu Affected Our Vacation Plans?
It’s the season for viruses to strike, with the common cold and the flu hitting millions of people across the United States right now. Winter brings with it increasing health complications and it can...
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Travel Insurance: Check Your Coverage
You know how important it is to have travel insurance before you go abroad – international visitor insurance protects you from financial worry should things go wrong when you are abroad, such as...
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Romantic Travel Plans
If you’re a romantic you’ve probably had one date circled on your calendar for weeks – 14th February, otherwise known as Valentine’s Day. Many of us like to splash out on our partners on this day...
View ArticleFlying with Your Pet: Tips and Restrictions
It’s a big decision to take your pet flying with you on vacation or when you are moving to a different part of the country. Sometimes you can choose an alternative – a long drive to your destination,...
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Visitor Insurance Requirements for the J1 Visa
What is a J1 visa and why do you need insurance if you are traveling abroad on a J1 visa? Read on for the answers to your questions concerning J1 visa travel and insurance protection. A J1 visa is...
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Group Travel Insurance for Everyone
The task of organizing a group trip abroad is a difficult one and it falls to the tour group organizer or the group leader to keep everything in order. Whether the group traveling abroad is a church...
View ArticleTravel Advice: Tipping in the USA
Every country has different etiquette and social rules for things like greetings, business and tipping. In the United States it is not obligatory to tip anyone, but tipping is certainly expected in...
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Avoiding Delays at Security
Travel can be stressful and one of the biggest hassles travelers experience is delays. Of course, some delays are completely out of your control such as bad weather, airport workers’ strikes,...
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How to Travel with Prescription Meds
No one wants to end up short of essential medication 1,000s of miles from home. Nor does any traveler need the hassle of explaining to officials what their meds are for and that they are legal....
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Is Travel Insurance Worth It?
If you are planning a vacation, a cruise, a package tour or a flight then you may be wondering if it is worth also paying money for travel insurance. Once the cost of the vacation has been considered,...
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Who Should I Buy My Visitor Insurance Policy From?
With so many different ways of buying visitor insurance it can be difficult to know where to start. Individual brokers, travel agents, online comparison sites and travel insurers direct all over good...
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Wider Seats for Economy Passengers?
The waistline of passengers has been increasing over the years but so far you won’t find wider seats to accommodate this in economy. Paying extra for business or first class is one way to get some more...
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Travel Insurance for India Visitors
Visitor insurance commonly refers to international health and travel insurance for visitors coming to the USA from overseas. Visitors from India can find cost-effective travel insurance plans for...
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Hand Luggage Restrictions for UK Airports
If you are traveling from, through or to a UK airport you need to be aware of the restrictions in force regarding hand luggage and bags you place in the hold of the plane. Checking restrictions before...
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Cheaper Travel: Carry-on Bags Only
Looking for a way to get a cheaper flight and save on your travel costs? If you travel light you could save cash on a number of flights across Europe. UK-based carrier British Airways recently...
View ArticleFCO Advice for Travel to Indonesia
The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued new advice regarding tourist and business travel to Indonesia. While the FCO stresses that most visits to the country are problem-free, it does...
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Tips for Southern Hemisphere Ski Season
It may be summertime in the northern hemisphere but the ski season is just getting started in the southern hemisphere where winter is approaching. Popular destinations in South America and Asia are...
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What Caused Fatal Asiana Airlines Crash?
Two people were killed and over 70 people were injured when a Boeing 777 operated by Asiana Airlines crash-landed at San Francisco International Airport. The tragic crash is still being investigated...
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Robberies Targeting Chinese Tourists Increase in Paris
Chinese visitors are increasingly being targeted in robberies in the French capital Paris, according to recent news reports. Incidents where criminals have robbed Chinese tourists have increased by...
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Impromptu Road Trips Popular in US
There’s nothing like slinging a few bags into the car and setting off on the open road for a few days’ break. According to a recent survey from PhoCusWright nearly a quarter of US adults went on a road...
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Top 5 Travel Insurance Myths
Travel insurance is designed to protect you and your money should something go wrong on your trip. Yet despite the publicity surrounding travel insurance and its benefits, many people still choose to...
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Older and Wiser? Age Matters in Travel Insurance Uptake
Do you consider yourself a young, happy-go-lucky traveler who prefers to save as much money as possible so you can see more of the sights and experience more of the country? Or a mature, cautious...
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Benefits and Challenges of a Vacation in Thailand
Thailand is one hundred vacation destinations in one package and that package is definitely something to treasure. Visiting Thailand gives you beaches, mountains, oceans, and cities and one trip is...
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Obamacare and Visitors Insurance: What You Need to Know
A recent survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation (April 2013) reports four out of 10 Americans don’t know Obamacare is now law. Even fewer Americans and visitors to America know how Obamacare –...
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Safe Skiers Don’t Need Insurance?
I was reading a article in the ITIJ and it made me think of a particularly trying time in hospital in France, waiting for the results of x-rays in a busy, stressful hospital. I never used to bother...
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Top Travel Insurance Trends for 2014 Revealed
With every passing year, travellers explore newer destinations and 2014 is set to be no different. However, no form of travel is risk-free and that’s exactly what the data gathered by the USTIA (US...
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Travel Insurance: Essential in International Medical Care
For most of us, travelling abroad is an exciting prospect, choosing the destinations, visiting sites and researching the culture of the place. But more often than not, we overlook planning for...
View ArticleDoes Each State Have Different Rules and Guidelines for Obamacare?
The Affordable Care Act led to the eventual creation of ObamaCare back in September 2010. At that time over 50 plus million Americans did not have health insurance most of whom were working. Many were...
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Obamacare - Who is Eligible for Discounts on Premiums
The Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare is a set of laws that enhance healthcare coverage to Americans, making it more affordable. The law also aims to increase the quality of private as well...
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Will Immigrants Get a Better Healthcare Deal than US Citizens?
The fallout from the Supreme Court decision to allow states to opt out of Medicaid expansion continues – and this time it concerns immigration. While states are able to opt out of the Medicaid...
View ArticleA Consumer Approach towards Health Insurance and Insurer
Today’s health insurance industry is doing a booming business with a myriad of buzz words that scintillate the ears and heart of the consumers. Words and phrases like coordinated care, wide coverage,...
View ArticleMosquito Borne Illnesses – How to Stay Healthy While Travelling
According to a recent estimate, over one million people die from mosquito borne diseases every year and over 300 to 500 million cases are still reported annually in the world. If you are planning...
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Travel Insurance: “To Buy or Not to Buy…” That Is the Real Question
When it comes to taking a vacation, travelers often face a number of decisions that involve risks. Cruises filled with travelers from diverse areas flock together and head to warmer climates when...
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Top 10 Adventure Destinations in the world
Travellers today are more interested in going on holidays that are adventurous and exciting. If you haven’t made your travel plans and are looking for something adventurous, here are a few incredible...
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Americans: People On the Go
The Obamacare initiative has attempted to give us all access to healthcare. However, the depth of its reach varies greatly from plan to plan and from insurance company to insurance company. Perhaps,...
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