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8 things not to forget when traveling to the tropics
Copyright 2005 Dave Markel
Sometimes it is hard to pack for a place or climate that is new. When packing to go to the tropics there are some items that you don't want to forget.
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Travel Insurance Polices
Tips on Travel Policies
Getting travel insurance before traveling is a smart idea.
All-inclusive travel policies cover trip cancellation and even
medical and theft circumstances. Check out the following tips to
land you on a better bargain.
Some credit card companies have their own policies regarding
travel insurances if you use the card to purchase the ticket. So
better check on it first.
There are airline and cruise line companies that offer travel
insurance policies. However, they may go bankrupt and the
insurance might lose its value. It's better if you buy a policy
from an insurance company.
There are different policies attached to certain travel
insurance. Some companies even offer different types of travel
polices. Be sure to get a good grasp on the contents of the
policy before actually buying it.
Be sure that the medical coverage of the travel insurance is
well stipulated in the policy. Be sure to understand them well
so that you know what are included. If you are getting a policy
for the entire family, see to it that all the members are
included. This is because some insurance policies limit to a
number of persons only.
Know how much the company is paying for in case something
happens. For example in case of theft, how much would they be
paying for the lost items. Will the
company be paying in full
for the lost items? Also be sure that the valuable things that
you will be bringing with you on the trip are covered. And in
case the trip is called off or cut short, will the company be
giving you a full refund?
Make sure you know the term that goes with it. In case of a
medical emergency while traveling, will you have to pay for the
medical bills yourself and get a reimbursement afterwards or
will the insurance policy take care of them immediately?
There is more than one way of getting travel insurance. Check
out the internet. This way you get to look around and get a
better deal. You never even have to leave the comfort of your
own home or take a time off from work.
Most travel insurance policies include trip cancellation
insurance and medical insurance that ranges between five and
seven percent of the price of your trip. The price of such is
based on the age of the traveler and the cost of the trip while
traveling.
About the author:
Jay is the web owner of http://www.airline-tickets.biz Lowest Price Airline
Tickets, a website that provides information and resources
on vacations, airfare, hotels, and travel. You can visit his
website at: http://www.hotels-in.net Hotel Discounts
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