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Nov 1 2022

Why It's Safer to Book with a Travel Advisor 

2022 has definitely been the year of the travel advisor. Although it's been a hectic and busy year, agents are grateful that travel is back and booming. Most are seeing record-breaking bookings and a higher interest in travel than pre-pandemic…

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Jul 19 2022

Is Insurance Coverage From Credit Cards Enough?

According to a recent study, half of U.S. travelers have no idea whether their health insurance would cover emergency medical visits while traveling internationally. The fact is that most plans cover nothing abroad, and unfortunate occurrences such as a medical…

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Feb 8 2022

How to Avoid Winter Flight Nightmares 

You may have heard last week that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day and that's supposed to mean six more weeks of winter. If it's any consolation, Phil's predictions haven't been all that accurate over the years. However…

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Sep 13 2021

How To Deal with a Trip Cancellation 

COVID-19 is once again creating havoc with travel plans, but this time it's the Delta Variant that's causing the problems. Some travelers who have had reservations for months are now seeing cancellations or threats of cancellations. Others simply don't feel…

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Sep 6 2021

What's Your Comfort Level Right Now?

Most of Europe is still open to Americans. But the requirements to get in are different for each country - and they're constantly changing. These are our top tips for booking a trip to Europe right now through 2022. 

Research…

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Apr 13 2021

Eight Myths about Travel Advisors – DEBUNKED! 

Did you know that googling “Where should I stay on Maui?” will return 7.7 million results? In this age of information overload and pandemic-related uncertainty, we believe travelers can benefit from personalized vacation-planning help now more than ever. There are…

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Mar 29 2021

Essentials for an Alaska Vacation 

A trip to Alaska means you've got to do some planning to be prepared when you arrive. Here are ten things you should never leave behind when you pack for your Alaskan vacation. 

Waterproof Footwear 

Wherever your Alaskan travels take…

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Mar 2 2021

Is There A Catch? 

Travel insurance isn’t just for expensive vacations or long trips overseas. In my opinion, it’s essential for every trip, because you never know what might happen when you’re away from home! Recently, I've been asked several times about "Cancel For…

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Feb 22 2021

Can Drinking Nullify Your Trip Insurance? 

Most travelers love to kick back and enjoy alcohol on vacation, but many are not be aware that drinking can actually nullify their insurance if they aren’t careful. 

Most insurance providers consider intoxication an exclusion for all plans, from anything…

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Jan 22 2021

The CDC Expands Requirements 

As you might have heard by now, beginning January 26th, the U.S. government will require all inbound international passengers to test negative for COVID-19, and present proof, before boarding flights into the United States, including Americans returning from abroad. This…

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Aug 4 2020

Are Border Controls and Travel Bans Effective? 

For months, scientists have been hard at work trying to figure out what measures can help slow the spread of COVID-19. Should we wear masks? Should we lock down our states again? Should school start in the fall? What about…

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Jun 2 2020

Frequently Asked Travel Questions In Our Covid-19 World

With so much uncertainty about traveling as our country opens up again, I have been getting lots of questions from clients. I have compiled a list of the most FAQs and my thoughts on each.

Should I plan a vacation…

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May 4 2020

The Worst Travel Decisions You Can Make on Vacation

In this busy holiday season, the last thing you need are problems when you travel. Even if your trip is perfectly planned, making a few bad decisions can ruin a vacation. Here are the things you DON'T want to do!

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Mar 24 2020

What to Know About Travel Insurance During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Travel insurance can protect travelers from a big variety of issues. Most of the time, vacations run smoothly, and travelers return home with memories of a lifetime. But having the safety net of travel insurance provides peace of mind and…

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