Don’t Let Emergencies Ruin Your Vacation

How to Insure Your Summer Travel—and Your Memories

Make travel insurance part of your carefully planned get away.NicoElNino/Shutterstock

Now that summer has arrived, it is the perfect time to travel abroad. You are almost ready to take that trip you have diligently planned and waited for. Should you purchase travel insurance? Despite your planning, problems can occur that may delay or ruin your vacation.  Travel insurance could ease the stress of unexpected travel complications.

If you have been watching the news lately, you are aware that many people’s travel plans have recently been riddled with problems. Things like COVID-19, weather, shortage of pilots, fuel costs, travel delays, and other events can make it difficult to get to your desired destination.

What Travel Insurance Does

Travel insurance aims to reduce the risk of financial loss when traveling. It helps travelers by covering them financially for trip expenses, health, and personal belongings.  You can purchase stand-alone policies that cover individual risks, or opt for a comprehensive plan that offers a range of coverage.