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The California Office of Tourism is a department within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development that supports the promotion of California as a global tourism destination and provides information services to visitors. The Office of Tourism works in close coordination with the California Travel and Tourism Commission, doing business as Visit California, to facilitate travel to California.

Visit California is a nonprofit 501(c) corporation with a mission to develop and maintain marketing programs – in partnership with the state’s travel industry – that keep California top-of-mind as a premier travel destination. Visit California operates a global marketing program in 14 markets on behalf of the tens of the thousands of California businesses who benefit from travel. The Office of Tourism collects the fees that fund Visit California’s campaigns and initiatives.

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Official California Travel Guides

The 2024 California Visitor’s Guide: The Best of California is a testament to the Golden State’s playful spirit, featuring “58 Reasons Why California Is the Ultimate Playground” and scores of travel tips from passionate locals. Tourism industry businesses and DMOs are invited to  view online or order print publications at no cost .

In an exclusive interview with Zoey Deschanel, the actor, musician and mother of two recalls some of her fondest memories of growing up in California, while sharing insights about the state’s creative energy and reminiscing about the landscapes that still inspire her. The Golden State is also a wonderful place to visit for travelers of all interests, ages and abilities, as readers will discover in the guide’s diverse features. Highlights include:

"On Trend: California Aperitifs,” which features refreshing pre-dinner cocktails made with local produce  “Next-Level Glamping,” inviting readers to ditch the tent in exchange for soft-adventure getaways  “8 New Trails to Explore,” showcasing freshly constructed paths in California’s parks  “Sustainable Sips,” a guide to some of California’s eco-friendly wineries “Plan-Ahead Travel Guide,” where readers can learn how to score a spot at the state’s most coveted attractions  “6 Fabulous Film Locations,” a jet-setting guide from movie scout Lori Balton “Deep Thoughts at Séc-he,” highlighting the luxe pampering and cultural insights found in Palm Springs "Meet 9 California Ski Insiders,” featuring some of the snow experts who work at California’s iconic ski resorts "California Shopping: A to Z Guide,” a comprehensive guide to shopping throughout the Golden State

The 2024 California Visitor’s Guide: The Best of California also includes detailed information about the state’s 12 travel regions, including maps, listings, and four “Splurge vs. Save” charts that highlight experiences for every budget.

The free 500,000-circulation publication is available at California Welcome Centers, regional tourism offices, and online at VisitCalifornia.com/travel-guides . It will also be distributed in March with three Dotdash Meredith publications: Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, and Real Simple.

Road Trips Guide & Map Bundled with the new Visitor's guide are two publications that inspire visitors to explore the state and extend their stays. Visitors looking to explore California’s open roads can also pick up the most recent California Road Trips Guide. The magazine features celebrated performer Jennifer Hudson, who shares her favorite getaways around the Golden State. You’ll also find 8 fun-filled itineraries that start and end at different airports, making it super easy to focus your adventure in any region of the state.

The California Official State Map is yet another valuable resource for those looking to travel within the state. The foldout map is infused with editorial insights about noteworthy drives throughout the state and also lists mileage information, car rental options and California Welcome Center locations.

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CA Visitor’s Guide, Maps and Travel Brochures – 2024

Not only will a bit of advance trip planning allow you to get the most out of your visit to California, it can also help you save you money and avoid travel missteps. Below are some resources that will help you get your planning process started.

When you click here , you’ll see an option to choose either a Single or Bulk Order, and underneath that you’ll see links to access Digital versions of the Visitor’s Guide and Road Trips Guide. The digital Visitor’s Guide has been updated for 2024, but at the time of this writing the Road Trips guide is still the 2023 publication.

A 2024 addition to Visit California’s brochure page is the mention of an “Official State Map” — although this appears to only be available to people who request a mailed guide and is not available digitally. We suspect it’s the map that was included in last year’s Road Trips Guide, which frankly is of very limited use for California vacation planning purposes. California is a BIG state to fit on an 8-1/2 x 11-inch page; consequently, it’s very difficult to see any area in detail. As you’ll see in the California Tourism Maps section below, we recommend using Google Maps. Here’s a link to a Google Map of California , and you can use the +/- buttons in the lower, right-hand corner to focus on a specific area of interest.

If you live in the U.S. or Canada and need a printed tourist guide sent to you by mail — updated in 2024 — click on the Single Order option. The next screen presents choices for Language (only English is available at the time of this writing) and Country Version (U.S. or Canada are the present choices). Once you’ve made your selections, clicking the Next button takes you to a screen at which you’ll provide your name and email address and be given an option to subscribe to the state’s email list. When you’ve completed that screen, click Next and a screen for your address details will appear. Once you’ve completed that, you’ll also need to acknowledge consent for them to mail the guide to you and then click the Submit button.

In our experience, processing and delivery within the U.S. can take anywhere from two to eight weeks. If your departure date doesn’t allow for the mail option, you may want to stop at one of the state’s Tourist Information Centers when you arrive.

California Tourist Information Centers

There are California Tourist Information Centers at various locations throughout the state — click here for the list complete with physical location, email addresses and phone numbers — where you can obtain free brochures, maps, attraction offers and lodging information once you arrive in the area.

California Tourism Maps

For each of the California Tourist Guide’s areas (see the navigation buttons at the top of the page) you’ll find a map within an article that provides a general overview of what there is to see and do there. You’ll also find links to maps that have been created by other websites in many of our articles. Most of those maps — some are for self-guided walking tours, others are for wine appellations, etc. — are made available as downloadable and printable pdf files.

When it comes to mapping out a specific route to locations that you plan to visit in California, we always use Google Maps and the associated free smartphone app. One thing worth noting here is that there are areas where you may lose cell phone reception, so if you’re traveling to an off-the-beaten path location it’s a good idea to search for the map(s) you may need before your trip and either take a screenshot or otherwise save them for offline use.

The State also provides online map resources: this one is useful if you’re wondering about current road conditions (weather, accidents, etc.), and here’s a good map for an overview of California cities and highways (again, though, we think Google Maps is the best travel planning resource for all your mapping needs, including accessing information about public transportation options).

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Visitor Information for California National Parks

All of the California National Parks also have facilities to help travelers make the most of their visits. Additionally, in February 2021 the National Park Services released a new smartphone/ipad app wherein you can access maps and information about all the Parks; app details and download access can be found at the preceding link.

Photo of Elton John wax figure at SF Welcome Center by gérard via flickr (Creative Commons).

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Welcome to the City of Solvang,

The danish capital of america.

Stroll down Copenhagen Drive tasting Aebleskiver and other Danish pastries, or sampling wine in the shade of windmills. Solvang is a sun-soaked slice of Danish culture in the Santa Ynez Valley, where California wine cellars mix with European bakeries and shops. It’s where you can drink, dine and shop like a Dane without ever leaving the California sunshine. Explore our wineries , boutique shops , or explore Solvang via four-wheeled surrey cycles at Wheel Fun Rentals, or a historic wooden streetcar pulled by a pair of magnificent draft horses on the Solvang Trolley.   For a full  tour of the town, travel via EVXP , My Electric Vehicle Experience.  The newest , most eco-friendly way to tour Solvang.

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The village of Solvang offers an array of places to stay. Choose from a luxury guest ranch resort, full-service hotel, or bed & breakfast. Many properties are within easy walking distance to downtown shops, dining, and attractions. A number of Solvang hotels offer travel packages and are pet-friendly.

Danish Days is Back!

Experience the ultimate Danish heritage festival from September 20-22, 2024, in beautiful Solvang, California. Join us for three days of food, fun, and festivities celebrating our 87th Annual Solvang Danish Days!

Solvang is Dog-Friendly

Tail-wagging adventures await in Solvang, CA! From sniffing historic streets to chilling with locals at dog-friendly cafes, your pup will feel pawsitively pampered. Remember to leash up for fun and ensure a woof-tastic time for everyone!

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aug Farmers Market Recurring weekly on Wednesdays

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The Farmers Market works diligently to bring the freshest and most nutritious produce our rich, local agricultural land has to offer directly to the public. The markets serve to strengthen

The Farmers Market works diligently to bring the freshest and most nutritious produce our rich, local agricultural land has to offer directly to the public. The markets serve to strengthen local community ties and magnify our great outdoors with weekly events while enhancing our locals activities.

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aug PCPA "Cabaret" August 2 - August 25, 2024

Solvang Theaterfest 420 2nd Street August 2- August 25, 2024 In Berlin as the 1920’s draw to a close, and as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich, you can forget your

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29 aug 8:00 pm 10:00 pm Jeff Elliott @ Lost Chord Guitars

JEFF ELLIOTT – Lost Chord Guitars Thu Aug 29, 2024 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM JEFF ELLIOTT WITH BRENDAN STATUM ON BASS, RENNE MARTINEZ ON DRUMS AND WES MARQUETTE ON GUITAR.  

JEFF ELLIOTT – Lost Chord Guitars

JEFF ELLIOTT WITH BRENDAN STATUM ON BASS, RENNE MARTINEZ ON DRUMS AND WES MARQUETTE ON GUITAR.

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29 aug 11:29 pm 11:29 pm PCPA "The Agitators" August 29 - September 8, 2024

Solvang Theaterfest 420 2nd Street August 29- September 8, 2024 Young abolitionists, Frederick Douglass, and Susan B. Anthony, in are full of dreams and seemingly common purpose when they meet Rochester New York

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31 aug 8:00 pm 11:00 pm Loc Dawgs with Chris Pelonis @ Lost Chord Guitars

LOC DAWGS WITH SPECIAL GUEST, CHRIS PELONIS – Lost Chord Guitars Sat Aug 31, 2024 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

LOC DAWGS WITH SPECIAL GUEST, CHRIS PELONIS – Lost Chord Guitars

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sep Farmers Market Recurring weekly on Wednesdays

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20 sep All Day 22 Celebrate the 87th Anniversary of Solvang Danish Days

California’s premier Danish heritage festival, Solvang Danish Days, returns this year with a three-day event line-up, Friday through Sunday, September 20, 21,

California’s premier Danish heritage festival, Solvang Danish Days, returns this year with a three-day event line-up, Friday through Sunday, September 20, 21, and 22, 2024. The 2024 edition of Solvang Danish Days marks the 87th return of the beloved, annual cultural affair.

Solvang Danish Days 2024 will continue to offer attendees a total Danish immersion experience while helping to preserve Solvang’s authentic Danish heritage. Danish Days guests looking to “live like Vikings” throughout the event will have the opportunity to purchase a “Dane For A Day” VIP ticket bundle. BUY TICKETS HERE While those looking to gain quicker entrance to Saturday’s or Sunday’s Æbleskiver Breakfasts may purchase tickets for the Breakfasts online, in advance.  BUY TICKETS HERE

The 2024 Solvang Danish Days event weekend schedule will be coming soon. More information about Solvang Danish Days, including a brief history of the event, parade applications and complete contact information, can be found at solvangdanishdays.org .  Solvang Danish Days is also on Facebook and Instagram at #SolvangDanishDays and @DanishDays.

Please Note: If you plan to make a weekend of it, research and book your Solvang Danish Days hotel rooms as far in advance as possible. Review each hotel’s cancellation policies to ensure a refund of your stay, if you need to cancel for any reason. A varied selection of Solvang hotels may be found here: STAY

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21 sep 11:30 am Aebleskiver Eating Contest @ Danish Days Saturday & Sunday 21 & 22 2024

On Saturday & Sunday September, 21 & 22 2024 Aebleskiver Eating Contest 11:30 am Midgaard Pavilion in downtown Solvang adjacent to the Danish Days Viking Beer & Wine Garden Who can eat the

On Saturday & Sunday September, 21 & 22 2024

Aebleskiver Eating Contest

11:30 am Midgaard Pavilion in downtown Solvang adjacent to the Danish Days Viking Beer & Wine Garden

Who can eat the most aebleskiver in 5 minutes? (Hands-free?!)

September 21, 2024 11:30 am (GMT-07:00)

21 sep 9:00 pm 3:00 pm Flying Miz Daisy Vintage Market

Get ready to swoon over European goods, farmhouse flair, and authentic goods at Solvang’s Vintage Curated Market on September 21st!  Don’t miss this chance to add some authentic charm to

Get ready to swoon over European goods, farmhouse flair, and authentic goods at Solvang’s Vintage Curated Market on September 21st!  Don’t miss this chance to add some authentic charm to your life.

September 21, 2024 9:00 pm - 3:00 pm (GMT-07:00)

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Summer travel is fueling California’s COVID surge. Labor Day will be big test

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Summer travel is helping fuel a COVID surge across California and other parts of the country.

There are growing reports of attendees at the Democratic National Convention getting COVID-19. At least a dozen people from California — delegates, political strategists and news reporters — said they tested positive after the DNC ended last week in Chicago.

Democratic strategist Tracy Austin, who caught COVID while attending the convention, told The Times: “It was an amazing time, but the DNCC last week stood for the Democratic National COVID Convention.”

The next big test for the COVID spike is just around the corner.

Doctors will be closely watching to see whether the back-to-school season and the Labor Day holiday weekend worsen the surge. Last week, officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said some data suggest a slowing of new coronavirus infections in some parts of the country. But a dip in the summer surge won’t be obvious until there are several weeks of sustained declines — which hasn’t happened yet.

As COVID wave wallops California, new vaccines arrive this week. Will it be a turning point?

The updated COVID-19 vaccine could be available any day, a promising development for California and the nation amid a potent and enduring summer wave of the disease.

Aug. 26, 2024

Packed airports and large indoor events have long been shown to increase the spread of the coronavirus, and this summer has broken travel records. The Transportation Security Administration said June 23 resulted in the most passengers screened on a single day since the agency’s creation: 2.99 million . Southern California airports also have reported big increases in passenger volume.

Many DNC events occurred indoors, where the infection risk for large groups is greatest.

“That’s going to happen any time nearly 25,000 people are packed into an arena, in hotels and on shuttle buses for four days, no matter what the occasion is,” said California Democratic Party spokesperson Robin Swanson. “But the biggest takeaway from our convention is enthusiasm to elect Democrats across the country.”

Dr. Elizabeth Hudson, regional chief of infectious diseases at Kaiser Permanente Southern California, said her first thought as a physician in watching the DNC was, “Oh, no, hardly anyone is wearing a mask.”

She said she remembered thinking, “There’s probably going to be an awful lot of cases of COVID that come from this.

“You get a lot of people together in an indoor area who are talking and laughing and shouting, which is actually a more efficient way to spread COVID,” Hudson said. “Between all of that ... exposure time, definitely, we are certainly going to see COVID.”

Even though masks have gone out of fashion , they remain an effective tool in helping to prevent COVID-19, along with avoiding sick people, spending more time outdoors or in well-ventilated areas, washing or sanitizing your hands frequently and staying up to date on vaccinations.

“When you are traveling, if you’re going to be in an indoor area with an awful lot of people, to really reduce your your risk of becoming COVID-positive, you really should be wearing a mask,” Hudson said.

And “if you’re on a plane, if you’re in an airport, those are the times you really want to make sure that you are wearing a mask,” she added.

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The updated COVID-19 vaccinations for the 2024–25 season are expected to become available as soon as this week , and everywhere sometime in September.

There are a number of reasons why this summer’s COVID wave has been surprisingly strong .

One is the emergence of successive hyperinfectious coronavirus subvariants. In the spring, some of the subvariants collectively nicknamed FLiRT , including KP.2, began a midyear wave. That was followed by ever-more-contagious successor subvariants — KP.3 (nicknamed FLuQE, pronounced “fluke”) — and the latest, KP.3.1.1 (nicknamed deFLuQE).

With KP.3.1.1, “the particular variation that came up in this mutation was a little different than what people had seen with either natural immunity or with the vaccinations that we had available,” Hudson said.

“Because of that, it just made it much more easy to come into a population where people’s natural and vaccine-induced immunity was at a nadir,” Hudson said, with many people nearly a year or more out from their last immunization or their last COVID-19 illness.

There are now 26 states, including California, where COVID-19 is projected to be “growing” or “likely growing.” That’s down from 44 states about six weeks ago, according to the CDC.

The rate at which coronavirus tests are coming back positive continues to rise in California. For the week that ended Aug. 19, 14.4% of reported tests were positive. That’s higher than the peaks seen last summer and winter, and up from about 11.5% a month ago.

Overall, coronavirus levels in California’s wastewater have been largely flat in recent weeks, but remain at the season’s highest level.

How to protect yourself

• Test if you’re sick — and test daily. It’s sometimes taking longer after the onset of illness for a rapid test to show positive. If an initial test is negative, you may still have COVID. Consider retaking tests daily, up to five days after the onset of cough-and-cold symptoms, Hudson said. A positive test can help you take measures to isolate quicker and limit spread of the illness.
• Have a plan to ask for Paxlovid if you become ill. Paxlovid is an antiviral drug that, when taken by people at risk for severe COVID-19 who have mild to moderate symptoms, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. There are also other anti-COVID drugs, such as molnupiravir, which is also taken orally, and remdesivir, which is administered intravenously.
• People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised can also get a medicine called pemivibart, whose brand name is Pemgarda . Given intravenously in a medical facility over an hour, the drug helps prevent COVID-19 before someone is exposed to the virus, but doesn’t replace vaccines.
• Wearing a mask, particularly on a crowded flight or other indoor venues, can help reduce the risk of infection.
• The CDC says people should stay away from others until at least 24 hours after their symptoms are getting better and they have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medicine). The agency suggests taking added precautions for five days — like wearing a well-fitting mask and continuing to test for COVID, in case of viral rebound — to avoid sickening other people.
• Besides the CDC guidance, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health also recommends testing yourself using a rapid test, and getting a negative result, before leaving isolation. The agency recommends masking for 10 days around other people after you start feeling sick, or if asymptomatic, your first positive COVID test. You can unmask earlier if you have two sequential negative COVID tests, taken at least a day apart. The agency also suggests staying away from the elderly and immunocompromised people for 10 days after you start to feel sick.

Generally, tips like these also reduce the risk of a coronavirus infection: keeping distance from other people, increasing air circulation by opening windows, turning on air purifiers, gathering outdoors if meeting with people, and sticking with enhanced hygiene: washing and sanitizing hands often, cleaning high-touch surfaces, and covering coughs and sneezes.

‘A much more infectious’ COVID variant fueling California’s relentless surge

California’s FLiRT-fueled COVID surge is continuing to spawn infections at a dizzying rate, with coronavirus levels in wastewater reaching some of the highest levels seen since 2022.

Aug. 19, 2024

Additional travel tips from the CDC

• Make sure you are up to date on all of your routine vaccines ; they protect from infectious diseases, such as measles, that can spread quickly in groups of unvaccinated people. Many diseases prevented by routine vaccination are not common in the United States but are still common in other countries.
• Get up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines and get a seasonal flu vaccine. In the U.S., the CDC recommends getting COVID and flu vaccines in September or October .
• Prepare a travel health kit with items you may need, especially those that may be difficult to find at your destination. Include prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines and take enough to last your entire trip, plus extra in case of travel delays. Depending on your destination, you may also want to pack a mask , insect repellent , sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher), aloe, alcohol-based hand sanitizer, water disinfection tablets and your health insurance card.

Mehta reported from Chicago and Lin from San Francisco.

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The Best Travel Insurance for Asia in 2024

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U.S. News evaluates ratings, data and scores of more than 50 travel insurance companies from comparison websites like TravelInsurance.com, Squaremouth and InsureMyTrip, plus renowned credit rating agency AM Best, in addition to reviews and recommendations from top travel industry sources and consumers to determine the Best Travel Insurance for Asia.

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There are several considerations to keep in mind if you're planning a trip to Asia, including the length of time it takes to reach your destination – and the myriad issues that could pop up along the way. A nonstop flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Tokyo takes more than 13 hours, after all, and flying from many other U.S. destinations requires several different stops. Not only will you need to plan for potential cancellations, but you'll want coverage in place if your bags are lost or stolen or a travel delay results in you paying for a hotel stay, meals or both.

Trips to Asia also necessitate travel insurance coverage for emergency medical expenses and potentially even medical evacuation to the nearest hospital or your home country. This is because benefits offered in your U.S. health plan will not apply anywhere in Asia, nor will most benefits from Medicare and other government-sponsored plans.

These are just some of the reasons to get travel insurance well before your trip to Asia is set to depart. While having any travel insurance is better than nothing, U.S. News curated this list of the best travel insurance for Asia from the top providers offering coverage in this space.

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel to Asia requires a considerable commitment in terms of the time you'll spend traveling back and forth and the cost of a trip. If you travel to Asia without travel insurance coverage, you could wind up paying out of pocket for travel essentials if your bags are lost or stolen – or even losing money paid toward flights and hotels if you need to cancel due to an illness or death in your family.

Not having travel insurance also means you'll be on the hook for medical expenses if you become hurt or injured while in Asia. Whether your trip to the continent includes stops in Japan , Thailand , Vietnam or elsewhere, having travel insurance is the only way to protect against travel mishaps and the financial losses they cause.

• Travelex Insurance Services: Best for Long Trips
• Allianz Travel Insurance: Best for Flexible Cancellations
• Seven Corners: Best Optional Benefits
• Generali Global Assistance: Best for Overseas Medical Coverage
• World Nomads Travel Insurance: Best for Backpackers

Travel Select plan covers single trips of up to 364 days

Kids ages 17 and younger are covered automatically with Travel Select plan

Lower limits for medical expenses than some providers

CFAR coverage only available with Travel Select plan

• 100% trip cancellation coverage up to $50,000
• 150% trip interruption coverage up to $75,000
• Up to $2,000 in coverage for trip delays of five hours or longer ($200 daily limit applies)
• Up to $750 in coverage for missed connections due to delays of three hours or longer
• Up to $50,000 in protection for emergency medical expenses (dental sublimit of $500)
• Up to $500,000 in coverage for emergency medical evacuation and repatriation of remains
• Up to $1,000 in coverage for baggage and personal effects
• Up to $200 in coverage for baggage delays of 12 hours or longer
• Up to $200 in coverage for sporting equipment delays of 24 hours or longer
• Up to $25,000 in coverage for accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)

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Optional CFAR coverage reimburses at 80%

Kids ages 17 and younger get free coverage with some plans

Lower coverage limits for medical expenses than some providers

• Up to $100,000 per traveler in coverage for trip cancellations
• Up to $150,000 per traveler in coverage for trip interruptions
• Up to $500 per traveler in trip change protector coverage
• Up to $50,000 per traveler in emergency medical coverage
• Up to $500,000 per traveler for emergency medical transportation
• Up to $1,000 per traveler toward baggage loss or damage
• Up to $300 per traveler in coverage for baggage delays of 12 hours or more
• Up to $800 per traveler in protection for travel delays (daily limit of $200 applies)
• $100 per insured person per day in SmartBenefits coverage for eligible delays
• 24-hour hotline assistance
• Concierge services

Each plan covers up to 10 travelers

Numerous optional benefits available

Medical expense coverage is secondary with Trip Protection Basic plan

Preexisting medical conditions can only be covered with Trip Protection Choice plan

• Trip cancellation coverage up to 100% of the trip cost
• (maximum $100,000 per person)
• Trip interruption coverage up to 150% of the trip cost
• Up to $2,000 in coverage for travel delays ($250 daily limit per person)
• Up to $1,500 in coverage for missed tours and cruise connections of up to three hours ($250 per day)
• Up to $2,500 per person in baggage protection ($250 limit per item)
• Up to $500 for baggage delays of six hours or more ($100 per day)
• Up to $500,000 per person in primary coverage for emergency medical and dental procedures ($750 dental sublimit)
• Up to $1 million in coverage for medical evacuation and repatriation of remains
• Up to $200 for passport, visa and other travel document replacement
• Up to $50 toward credit card charges and interest
• Up to $300 for change fees
• Up to $500 for frequent traveler reward reimbursement
• Up to $500 toward pet kennels ($100 per day)
• AD&D coverage

High limits for emergency medical expense and medical evacuation coverage across all plans

Preexisting medical conditions covered with top-tier Premium plan

Optional CFAR coverage with Premium plan only reimburses 60% of prepaid travel expenses

• Trip interruption coverage up to 175% of the trip cost
• Travel delay coverage up to $1,000 per traveler for delays of six hours or more ($300 daily limit)
• Up to $2,000 per person in baggage protection; $500 for baggage delays of 12-plus hours
• Up to $2,000 per person in coverage for sporting equipment; $500 for delays of 12-plus hours
• Up to $1,000 per person in missed connection coverage
• Up to $250,000 per person for emergency medical and dental procedures
• Up to $1 million in coverage for emergency assistance and transportation ($10,000 limit for companion hospitality expenses)
• Up to $25,000 per person in rental car coverage

Get coverage for more than 200 sports and activities

Includes 24-hour travel assistance services

Low coverage limits for trip cancellation

No coverage for most preexisting conditions

• Up to $10,000 in coverage for unexpected trip cancellations
• Up to $100,000 in coverage for emergency medical and dental expenses
• Up to $500,000 in protection for emergency medical evacuation
• Up to $3,000 in protection for damage to or theft of your bags or gear

Why Trust U.S. News Travel

Holly Johnson is an award-winning writer who has been covering topics like family travel, cruises, all-inclusive resorts and travel insurance for well over a decade. Johnson has researched and purchased travel insurance plans for her own trips, and she has successfully filed claims and received reimbursement more than once over the years. Currently, Johnson uses an annual travel insurance policy from Allianz to cover her family's many trips overseas each year. Johnson also works alongside her husband, Greg – who sells travel insurance for trips all over the world – in their family media business. Johnson also co-owns the travel agency Travel Blue Book .

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