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Visiting another country or province without travel insurance can be a costly mistake. Indeed, did you know that an overnight stay in a hospital in the United States can exceed $14,000 CAD? Some countries might even refuse to help you if you are unable to prepay for treatment.

It is not fun to think about, but travel insurance is a necessity when you are away from home . It guarantees your ability to get and pay for health care, if and when you need it. Beyond medical emergencies, travel insurance can also help with flight issues and lost luggage, amongst other things.

That being said, what to think about CARP travel insurance in Canana? What coverage is CARP providing? For what price? What are its pros and cons? Read our review on CARP's medical travel insurance, get a quote, and see how the competitors fare.

Our 2024 review of CARP travel insurance

The Canadian Association of Retired Persons, or CARP, offers travel insurance plans and medical coverage for retirees and CARP members.

See below CARP's travel insurance pros and cons:

Why CARP could be right for you:

Plans curated for seniors travellers in mind Easy to use website for online applications and inquiries Travel insurance plans are designed to suit budgets of different sizes

Why CARP may not be right for you:

Special discounts are only available to CARP members.

Before choosing CARP travel insurance, compare options and quotes. A little shopping around can help you to save money and find a coverage that really fits your needs:

Compare the best travel insurance plans on the market!

What does CARP travel insurance cover?

CARP offers an array of travel insurance packages. Depending on the travel insurance package you choose, there are fringe benefits attached. General coverage on emergency medical intervention, baggage and trip protection are readily available. For every plan, CARP offers COVID-19 protection especially for In-Canada travels – travels to places with Level 3 or 4 Advisory are disallowed.

Here are CARP's main offers:

Single Trip Emergency Medical

CARP offers emergency medical coverage for trips lasting up to 212 days. This comes with additional premium savings strictly for CARP members. It covers all emergency medical interventions during travel. Coverage reaches up to $10 million.

Multi-Trip Emergency Medical

For trips revolving around a full year, CARP offers medical coverage for trips lasting up to 60 days. Coverage reaches up to $10 million. There are special discounts are given to CARP members.

In-Canada Medical

For travel within Canada, CARP offers coverage that saves up to 50% off the usual Single and Multi-Trip packages.

Non-underwritten Plans

Non-underwritten plans are available for applicants over 60for single out-of-province trips up to 15 days.

For more information on CARP travel insurance, download the PDF below:

CARP recommends and offers coverage for internal travel in Canada.

Good to know

Most credit cards offer some king of travel coverage . It rarely is as covering as a travel plan purchased with a private insurance company.

How much does a travel insurance with CARP cost?

The cost of travel insurance coverage with CARP depends on several variables:

• Your desired coverage and otpions.
• Your deductible.
• Your waiting period.
• Your destination(s).
• The lenght of your trip.

Therefore, we advise you to get a customized quote for an accurate rates for CARP travel insurance.

Before settling on CARP travel insurance, check out other travel insurance plans, coverages and prices using our free comparison tool below:

How to purchase a travel insurance plan with CARP?

CARP travel insurance packages can be bought via their website or through a call to 1-877-566-1417.

How to file a travel insurance claim with CARP?

CARP travel insurance offers a direct claim channel on their website where you can easily file your claim. You can also file by phone at 1-877-566-1417.

Does CARP cover Covid-19-related travelling issues?

Vacccinated policyholders are eligible for up to $10 million in emergency medical care while abroad. ($1 million for unvaccinated policyholders). This is for countries not under a Level 3 or 4 travel advisory.

Additionally, a Covid-19 Coverage Addon is availabe which offers financial coverage if you need Covid-19 related medical assistance while on your trip, quarantine expenses and expenses to return home if required to quarentine/self-isolate.

How can I contact CARP travel insurance?

Contact CARP via their website or by phone at 1-877-566-1417.

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CARP Travel Insurance Review

The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) is a national, non-profit organization that advocates for a better quality of life for Canadians as they age. You do not need to be a CARP member to get travel insurance through CARP.  

CARP previously provided travel insurance through The McLennan Group Insurance, but now CARP’s travel insurance products are provided by CAA Travel Insurance, a nationally licensed insurance agency. 

CAA operates across Canada, but each province has a separate subsection of CAA. In BC, the subsection is BCAA. In Alberta, it is AMA.  

You can compare your CARP insurance quote with many similar policies by using Best Quote Travel Insurance . BestQuote lets you compare travel insurance quotes for several different companies at once! 

• It is easy to complete the online quote form, and you can retrieve a stored quote via email
• No upper age limit on plans
• You can save money by choosing a higher deductible
• Up to $5 million for a medical emergency
• In most cases, bills are directly paid 

Disadvantages

• Not all products are available in all provinces 
• Discounts vary depending on your province
• You need to be a CAA member to access a CAA discount 
• The CARP x CAA option is not available in Quebec

CARP Emergency Medical Insurance Plans

You can initially choose from four types of insurance before being directed to the CAA club in your province. You can change the plan you want to go for after this stage. The four types of insurance are: 

• Emergency Medical Insurance 
• Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance
• Emergency Medical and Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance
• Visitors to Canada Insurance 

Saving Money

• You can choose a higher deductible to save on your premium. The deductible options available to you are dependent on your province.
• For a limited time, if you call CAA for a travel insurance quote, you can get a FREE 1-year CARP membership or renewal, plus a 1-year Zoomer Magazine subscription or renewal.
• If you are a CAA (or AMA or BCAA) member, you get a discount on your policy (up to 11% off)

Full refunds are available before the start of the trip. For a full refund, they must be requested and approved prior to the original departure date or effective date of the trip. Past the effective date of policy coverage, a partial premium refund may be available, provided no claim has been paid, incurred, or reported on the policy. 

You Need to Know

• You need a Canadian government health insurance plan (GHIP) to be eligible for a CARP insurance policy. Your GHIP must also be in place for the duration of coverage.
• Policies and coverage can change at any time without warning. Please check your policy carefully.

How to Learn More

You can learn more about CARP Travel Insurance products online or by calling 1-833-673-3030.

Want to Compare Travel Insurance Policies and Rates?

The easiest way to compare Canadian travel insurance rates is to use a comparison website.

Comparison websites, like BestQuote Travel Insurance , let you compare travel insurance options from several companies at once. Type in a few details about your trip, and compare policy coverage and prices to help narrow down your choice. 

Still looking? Check out our reviews of Tugo travel insurance , BMO travel insurance , and Blue Cross travel insurance , and our helpful post that answers the question: what type of travel insurance do I need ?

Click here to see a list of all of our Canadian travel insurance reviews.

The information and content of this site is intended for general informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as insurance, legal, financial, tax or any other professional advice or services. Insurance policy wordings are subject to change at any time, without prior notice. We are not responsible for errors or consequences from your use of this information. Read policy details to ensure that a policy is right for you.

About CARP x CAA

There are good reasons CARP has chosen CAA as its recommended insurance partner5 and roadside assistance provider. CAA is not only one of Canada’s most trusted brands but, like CARP, it is an organization committed to putting its members first. It also aligns perfectly with CARP’s values and advocacy philosophy, working hard for the safety and well-being of its members through innovative products, great rates and value-added benefits, as well as outstanding service.

CAA’s insurance offerings5 and roadside assistance, as part of the CARP x CAA partnership, are available across Canada, except in the province of Quebec*.

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1 Based on research results conducted by an external research company commissioned by CAA.

2 Emergency Travel Medical Insurance is underwritten by CAA Insurance Company. Claims are administered by Global Excel Management. Emergency Travel Medical Insurance is not offered in Alberta.

3 Auto and Property Insurance are underwritten by CAA Insurance Company (except in Quebec, Alberta and BC). BCAA Optional Car Insurance and Autoplan are sold through B.C.A.A. Holdings Ltd. dba BCAA Insurance Agency, a licensed insurance agency. BCAA Optional Car Insurance is underwritten by CAA Insurance Company and Autoplan is underwritten by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. Not all products are available in all provinces. Certain conditions, limitations and underwriting guidelines apply. Vehicle compatibility and enrollment in CAA MyPace payment program is subject to terms and conditions. Auto and Property Insurance through AMA Insurance are underwritten by Alberta Motor Association Insurance Company.

4 CAA Travel Insurance, an Orion Travel Insurance product, is underwritten by Echelon Insurance (except in British Columbia). BCAA Travel Insurance is sold through B.C.A.A. Holdings Ltd. dba BCAA Insurance Agency, a licensed insurance agent and is underwritten by BCAA Insurance Corporation. Insurance claims are administered by Echelon Insurance and its subcontractors, Global Excel Management Inc. Certain exclusions, limitations and restrictions apply. A Medical Questionnaire is required if you are 60 years of age and older.

5 In Alberta, insurance is sold by AMA Insurance. Auto and property insurance sold by AMA Insurance are largely underwritten by Alberta Motor Association Insurance Company (some exceptions apply). AMA Insurance sells life and health policies underwritten by 9 different insurers.

CAA Club Group Advisory Services is the registered business name of 2760704 Ontario Inc. 60 Commerce Valley Drive East, Thornhill, Ontario L3T 7P9. (FSRA license no. 37824M)

© 2023 All rights reserved. Pets Plus Us Pet Insurance policies are underwritten by Northbridge General Insurance Corporation, distributed by PTZ Insurance Services Ltd. & Société d’Assurances Collectives (Sodaco) Inc. in Quebec

*The CARP x CAA partnership is not available in Quebec at this time. To access CAA Quebec’s insurance offerings and roadside assistance outside of the partnership, please visit: caaquebec.com

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C.A.R.P. Travel Webinar

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• October 24, 2022

We all miss travel. With vaccinations, and booster shots, peaking, resulting in protection from serious infection requiring hospitalization, and travel insurance companies now offering limited – but good – coverage against Covid ( call for details ), perhaps NOW is the time to start making plans for travel in the future.

To help with that planning, CARP members and their friends can enjoy some travel inspiration with weekly 50-60 minute presentations on  Tuesdays at 6:30  Atlantic Time where different guest travel suppliers will be doing presentations on what their companies offer generally, and one unique aspect/itinerary/location that they offer. (See list further below…)

*Please note that travel restrictions and changes to tour operator policies that may be discussed within the presentations are subject to change as the Covid Crisis is dealt with.

Be sure to  sign up early and be at your computer for these interesting and lively learning experience, often about your own bucket-list travel dreams – and tell your family, colleagues and friends !  

About our CARP Travel Webinars:

• As time passes, almost 90% of eligible Nova Scotians have had 2 or more vaccinations.
• And since much travel is booked a year or so in advance, it may be a good idea to start preparation for travel possibilities in mid-2022 and onward.
• Check with Danny at  [email protected]  or 902 431 4932 re your travel plans or if you have any questions about travel…
• If you have any suggestions  for other  popular  bucket-list destinations /itineraries, please let Danny know.

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To view all the following presentations on AlmonTravel: CLICK HERE

River Cruises

Most river cruises are similar in that they offer accommodations in cabins from “below water” to elevated levels, have all meals included, usually have wine or beer included with meals, and a quality excursion in each port. You may want to add at least one day in embarkation port and perhaps a day or two at disembarkation port.  Flights are usually separate though some companies offer flights included. Some offer “Theme cruises”: for example, wine or Christmas cruises.

• AMA Waterways River Cruise: (Sandra Gardiner)  Wine theme River Cruises  in different parts of Europe (we learned to appreciate fine wine) plus a brief look at other itineraries.
• Amadeus River Cruise: (Marcus Leskovar) Christmas Market cruises . Late November and December, a typical Danube River cruise becomes something very special around Christmas time.
• American Queen Steamboat Company: (Barbara Davis)  Lower Mississippi River Cruise (New Orleans to Memphis), offering all-inclusive US-based river cruises on an authentic paddle wheeler boat. An experience we fully enjoyed!  (Other boats available on other rivers.)
• Avalon Waterways: (Jennifer Zammit) Coach Tour/River cruise, 7 night Rhine river cruise with 4 night coach tour of the famous   Oberammergau Passion Play .  Cruise line with beds facing balcony windows.
• CroisiEurope Cruises: with Laura Murphy Regional Sales Manager.   We will look at a European itinerary most other river cruise companies do not do:  the Loire Valley , have a peek at  barge cruising in France : a small-group-alternative to a typical river cruise, and  stunning cruise tours in Africa  with safaris both on land and by water. We may even have a brief look at what Croisi offers on  the Po River and Venice – if time allows.
• Crystal River Cruises: Juliana Schmidt discusses this 5½ * river cruise line in Europe along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.  Learn about the differences that a 5½* river cruise can offer you.
• Pandaw River Cruise: (Sven Zika) Vietnam, Red River , Ha Long Bay and Irawaddy.  River in North Vietnam that is a superb – one of the best we have experienced – cultural experience.
• Riviera River Cruises: (Marilyn Conroy) Solo River cruises , no single supplement. Presentation focuses on the Danube River.
• Scenic River Cruise: (Tracy Daniels)  Asia, Mekong River, Cambodia , Vietnam.  Starting in Cambodia with Angkor Wat: a cultural tour of middle to South Vietnam.
• St Lawrence Waterways Cruise Line: Come aboard and relax! See the real Canada, the original Canada, as unspoiled as when the voyageurs moved up and down its waterways, as modern as the great St. Lawrence International Seaway and its spectacular locks and man-made canals. Experience the beauty and the history of the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers for 4 to 7 nights on a classic steamboat.
• Uniworld: (Federico Berardinucci) Venice, Po River plus visits to surrounding islands often docking for the night in Venice.  A wonderful way to see and fully experience Venice.
• Viking River Cruises: (Jordana Botting)  Egypt, Nile River plus ocean cruising. Viking “does it right” when it comes to touring the Nile, with all its history, temples and culture on this superb cruisetour.

Ocean Cruises

• Atlas Voyages: Cathy Kasuma – Regional Sales Director, Eastern Canada. Learn about this new 5* cruise line with a focus on an Antarctica cruise. Luxe-adventure travel – blending luxury into expedition cruising.
• Azamara Cruises: Margarita Peloso and I have a close look at this premium cruise line and in particular a transatlantic repositioning cruise which allows the cruise line to move from Europe to the Americas and vice-versa, twice a year at attractive prices plus several stops on each side of the Atlantic.  You should like lots of days at sea for this sailing.  We also look at a Panama Canal cruise.
• Celebrity Cruises: (Brenda Yeomans)  The Galapagos Islands . A fine cruise line – we have been on 2 Celebrity cruises. Galapagos Islands are a bucket list trip.
• Holland America: Alaska cruise/tour (Stephanie Tate-Croning) an in-depth look at a 7-night cruise on the Alaskan coast with views of imperiled-by-global-warming glaciers. Following the cruise talk, Stephanie discusses the post-cruise rail-tour that is available and gives you the opportunity to see some of Alaska by land.
• Hurtigrutin Cruise line:  (Kristin Irz) We introduce you to their exciting destinations of Svalbard and West Africa. Hurtigruten Expeditions has the longest history and strongest legacy in polar waters, drawing on more than 125 years of pioneering experience. Their purpose-built expedition ships offer a friendly, small-ship ambiance and function as a comfortable base camp at sea. Being the world leader in expedition travel and world’s largest expedition cruise company, they believe that comes with great responsibility, and why they have chosen to lead by example, aiming to raise the standards for the entire cruise industry. As a company focused on innovation and technology, sustainability is at the core of their operations and inherent in every detail of Hurtigruten Expeditions.
• NCL Ocean Cruise: (Sabrina Greca)  Hawaii Cruise (highlight) and Cape Town/Dubai (South Africa). The best option for a Hawaii cruise because it starts and ends in Hawaii – all 7 days are among the islands.  Wonderful cruise (one of the top 5 in our lives!)
• Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines: (RCCL) Patricia Di Benedetto talks about the cruise line in general (wonderful for both adult-only and, in particular, families) and specifically my favourite Caribbean cruise itinerary – exotic Southern Caribbean cruise. This itinerary is “port heavy” – some place to visit every day!
• Star Clippers: Cyndi Denman – Business Development Executive Star Clippers.   Cruising under sail in the Mediterranean . This experience – on my bucket list – is an extraordinary alternative to big ship cruising.
• Virgin Voyages: Danielle Manegio – a new ocean cruise line by Richard Branson that focuses on adult-only cruising. Virgin throws out the “cruise dining rule book” by having no buffets onboard, no main dining room, no enforced formal wear, no assigned seating, and no assigned dining times.

Coach Tours

• Atlantic Tours & Travel: (Richard Arnold, President) Circle Newfoundland & Labrador – a guided talk about our sister province in Atlantic Canada.  An at-home bucket list item for many including myself visiting the incredible diversity of both natural beauty and down-home friendliness of the Newfoundland people. Coach tour starts in Halifax and has various pickup points to the ferry in North Sydney. Also note the variety of day trips and short duration trips, mostly in Nova Scotia.
• Collette Vacations Coach Tour: (Andrew Hau), health and safety and  Shades of Ireland . One of the first companies to sign up with CARP NS and a quality company that can include door-to-door service to take all complications away!
• Europe Express: and Mark Yacker –  a coach tour company. Mark will focus on Portugal (beginning and finishing in the ancient capital city of Lisbon, you will go back to the times of the Romans, through the era of the Moorish kingdom – and into Portugal’s very exciting Age of Discovery) and Spain.
• Exodus Travels and Canadian Geographic: Tony Perdomo and I will be looking at Exodus’ special relationship with Canadian Geographic (like National Geographic) for special tours involving their expertise around the world.  We also discuss the Africa Wildlife Foundation for Wildlife Foundation trips. Exodus has established relationships with local guides in every country that helps support the local economy.
• Indus Travel: (Harish Shroff)  Bible Land tour: visit the Holy Land area: no focus on any particular religion (though that CAN be arranged), just a historical look at a land important to several major religions. Indus can arrange pretty well anything you want.
• Insight Vacations: (Brad Ford) Coach tour,  Country Roads of Northern Italy to connect with a Venice (Po River) cruise – each can be booked separately OR together as a complete package. We have done this and it is a superb way to see a good part of Italy.
• Intrepid Tours: Kaz Brown Industry Sales Manager – Americas.  A very well-known international coach touring company. Join us as we explore a trip to exotic Morocco with highlights Casablanca, the Sahara Desert and Marrakech. On my bucket list!
• Kensington Tours: Samantha Gould, account executive for Kensington. Although Kensington has so much more to offer (as do ALL of the presenters’ companies) we will focus on a personal Heritage journey with Ancestry – looking into your heritage and background, usually in Europe.
• SITA Tours: Join Mary Barnett and me as we discuss the benefits of this touring company that emphasizes women travel . Tonight’s presentation will focus on  Ancient Greece, Myths and Legends  and a trip to  Ancient Egypt .
• Tauck: (Charmaine MacDonald) Experience Israel, Jordan and other exotic locales.
• Tourcan Vacations: Africa Land Tour  (Phillip Solomon) basics of South Africa touring and safari. We have been to this area and Tourcan offers both wonderful group tours but also the ability to tailor-design a tour for as small as two people.
• TourCan and PromPeru: (Phillip Solomon TourCan and Wendy Underwood PromPeru) an in-depth look at Lima, Cusco, The Sacred Valley and Lake Titicaca and some post trip extensions like the Amazon River.   Machu Picchu in South America .
• Trafalgar Tours: Coach tour (Ken Nickerson) A well-known international coach tour company that we are quite familiar with. This webinar focuses on In-Canada travel , with emphasis on Western Canada and the Rocky Mountains.
• Anderson Vacations: with Darcie Guarderas, Director of Business Development for Anderson Vacations as we talk about visiting the little-known areas of the Alaska and the Yukon . We will also look at the South Pacific’s Cook Islands and perhaps even one of the most stringently locked-down countries in the world (but very popular) – New Zealand .

Caribbean Country Tourism Boards

• Barbados: A close look at this English-speaking Caribbean country that is a vacation place in itself but also the starting point for several Southern Caribbean cruise lines. We have experienced it several times: lovely destination!
• Costa Rica: With TAM Travel (Mauricio Castro and Raquel Montoya) Join us as we discover the “Pura Vida” (pure life) of the wonderful natural reserve of Costa Rica (we spent two weeks here). We will look at several of the prime tourist areas in the country and learn about zip lining and nature retreats in this beautiful country:
• Cuba: Join me, Danny Almon and Cuban representative Nieves as we explore the different – and popular – regions of Cuba for off-resort excursions.  Places like Varadero, Havana, Cayo Coco, Caya Santa Maria and Holguin, among others. There will be a brief look at some resorts available.
• Dominican Republic:  Yadira Henriquez, Representative of the Dominican Republic: a look at the most popular vacation areas in the Dominican Republic – Punta Cana, La Romana, Puerto Plata, and Samana . Watch as 3 representatives of popular resort chains take us on a tour of some of their properties.
• Jamaica: Louise Paquette – Jamaica Tourist Board. We’ll have a good look at Negril, Montego Bay, Whitehouse, Ocho Rios even Kingston. We also look at popular destinations in all these touristic areas in Jamaica.
• Mexico with Lomas Travel:   (Wilma Zambrano) We will get a close look at things to experience off-resort offered by Lomas Travel: things like several Mayan Ruin sites like Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum, XCaret eco-park, and Cenotes.
• St Lucia: Richard Moss – Senior Sales Manager for St Lucia Tourism Authority will join me to have a closer look at this delightful Caribbean Island. We have visited several times and find it to be one of our favourites.

Miscellaneous Adventures

• Country Walkers and VBT Bicycle Tours: Glenn Letch – join us as we look at what is offered by way of guided and self-guided walking and bicycle tours (including eBikes) for couples up to small groups in many parts of the world.
• Couples Resorts 5*: (Desiree Rolle) Jamaica, adult only Couples resorts .  Four superb 5* resorts in Jamaica, all with totally different ambiances. One of my all-time favourites is Sans Souci…
• Just You Solo Travels: Sarah Weetman Head of Sales UK Solo and small group tours  with a focus  Walking the Amalfi Coast  and a walking tour in Croatia. Every effort is made to ensure that your cost as a solo traveller is without the single supplement often required by tour operators.
• Karisma Resorts 5*: (Sabrina Filatow)  adult only and family friendly resorts , many in Riviera Maya Mexico. A true local company owned by Mexican residents that gives back to the community. We have personally experienced many of the resorts and can attest to the high quality of food, service and accommodations.
• Railbookers: Cris David and I will talk about this amazing company that has great relations with most train companies around the world and can help us book not only the train ride but also the hotels at the various stops and excursions on the itinerary.  Itineraries we will explore will be a Scottish rail trip and a cross-Canada rail trip which could include Rocky Mountaineer.  We will also look at a couple of other popular international itineraries, some of them true bucket list itineraries.
• Rocky Mountaineer Canadian Train: Vacation (Tyler Harrison) comments on the RM experience in the Rocky Mountains ). This train ride through the Rockies is stellar (we have experienced it!) with train rides only during the day time so that nothing is missed. Guests can add extra days at beginning and end in high quality accommodations together with added excursions. Hint: we added this to an Alaska cruise and superb as the cruise was, the Rocky Mountaineer excelled the experience!
• Universal Studios: Orlando (Lidia Markser), Business Development Manager – a look at Florida’s Universal Orlando Theme Park showing updates to presentation date and what guests can experience at this world class Florida Theme Park.  Best way to experience this Park is to stay on site, preferably in the upper levels of hotel accommodations which will allow you very special perks that justify the extra expense. We have been here several times.

Women’s Tours (see comments below in Solo Travel)

Solo Travel

What I have discovered in the almost 50 presentations I have hosted is that many companies are recognizing that solo travel is becoming universally recognized and these companies offer – at least on some of their itineraries – solo accommodations. And because, statistically, there seem to be more solo females travelling, the group of solo travellers on your trip is likely to be predominantly female.

• Just You Solo Travels: Sarah Weetman Head of Sales UK Solo and small group tours  with a focus  Walking the Amalfi Coast  and a walking tour in Croatia.  Not, strictly speaking, a women’s only, but travelling solo often lends itself to solo female travellers.
• Riviera River Cruises: (Marilyn Conroy) Solo River cruises , no single supplement. Presentation focuses on the Danube River.  Riviera, presently booking in $US, offers an experience for those who need – or prefer – to river cruise by themselves.

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How about getting on our side to get back our flights that AC cancelled in March 2020 then We may convince our friends and family to join

Ronald Clements

Hello Ron: I believe I responded asking for a further response from you. I don’t think I got that… Danny AlmonTravel

Please work toward having more direct flights so we do not have to go to TO or Montreal

Thank you for your email. We travel agents in the Maritimes are all for getting more direct flights. The problem from the tour operators’ point of view – from past experience – is that demand does not come close to filling planes. If the airline cannot have close-to-full planes on each departure, they lose money.

Having said that, we are always telling them that we need more flights. Let’s see if what we have just experienced with Covid will encourage them to open the routes up – but then it’s up to us to ensure we fill them. Danny

Will a recording be available for the Intrepid Morocco presentation scheduled for nest Tuesday?

Thanks, Judy

HI Judy: The presentation is still scheduled for tomorrow night unless there are any problems on the part of the presenter. A link will be available to the recording as soon as she sends it to me (usually a day or 2.)

I will need your email address though, to [email protected] regards,

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11 Best Travel Insurance Companies in June 2024

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If the past few years have shown us anything, it’s that travelers need to be prepared for the unexpected — from a pandemic to flight troubles to the crowded airport terminals so many of us have encountered.

If you don't have sufficient travel insurance coverage via your credit card , you can supplement your policies with third-party plans.

Whether you’re looking for an international travel insurance plan, emergency medical care or a policy that includes extreme sports, these are the best travel insurance providers to get you covered.

How we found the best travel insurance

We looked at quotes from various companies for a 10-day trip to Mexico in September 2024. The traveler was a 55-year-old woman from Florida who spent $3,000 total on the trip, including airfare.

On average, the price of each company’s most basic coverage plan was $126.53. The costs displayed below do not include optional add-ons, such as Cancel For Any Reason coverage or pre-existing medical condition coverage.

Read our full analysis about the average cost of travel insurance so you can budget better for your next trip.

However, depending on the plan, you may be able to customize at an added cost.

As we continue to evaluate more travel insurance companies and receive fresh market data, this collection of best travel insurance companies is likely to change. See our full methodology for more details.

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Best travel insurance overall: berkshire hathaway travel protection.

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection

• ExactCare Value (basic) plan is among the least expensive we surveyed.
• Speciality plans available for road trips, luxury travel, adventure activities, flights and cruises.
• Company may reimburse claimants faster than average, including possible same-day compensation.
• Multiple "Trip Delay" coverage types might make claims confusing.
• Cheapest plan only includes fixed amounts for its coverage.

Under the direction of chair and CEO Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection has been around since 2014. Its plans provide numerous opportunities for travelers to customize coverage to their needs.

At $135 for our sample trip, the ExactCare Value (basic) plan from Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection offers protection roughly $10 above the average price.

Want something cheaper? Air travelers looking for inexpensive, less comprehensive protections might opt for a basic AirCare plan that includes fixed amounts for its coverage .

Read our full review of Berkshire Hathaway .

What else makes Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection great:

Pre-existing medical condition exclusion waivers available at nearly all plan levels. 

Plans available for travelers going on a cruise, participating in extreme sports or taking a luxury trip.

ExactCare Value (basic) plan was among the least expensive we surveyed.

Best for emergency medical coverage: Allianz Global Assistance

Annual or single-trip policies are available.

• Multiple types of insurance available.
• All plans include access to a 24/7 assistance hotline.
• More expensive than average.
• CFAR upgrades are not available.
• Rental car protection is only available by adding the One Trip Rental Car protector to your plan or by purchasing a standalone rental car plan.

Allianz Global Assistance is a reputable travel insurance company offering plans for over 25 years. Customers can choose from a variety of single and annual policies to fit their needs. On top of comprehensive coverage, some travelers might opt for the more affordable OneTrip Cancellation Plus, which is geared toward domestic travelers looking for trip protections but don’t need post-departure benefits like emergency medical or baggage lost.

For our test trip, Allianz Global Assistance’s basic coverage cost $149, about $22 above average.

What else makes Allianz Global Assistance great:

Annual and single-trip plans.

Plans are available for international and domestic trips.

Stand-alone and add-on rental car damage product available.

Read our full review of Allianz Global Assistance .

Best for travelers with pre-existing medical conditions: Travel Guard by AIG

Travel Guard by AIG

• Offers last-minute coverage.
• Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Exclusion Waiver available at all plan levels.
• Plan available for business travelers.
• Cancel For Any reason coverage only available for higher-level plans, and only reimburses up to 50% of the trip cost.
• Trip interruption coverage doesn't apply to trips paid for with points and miles.

Travel Guard by AIG offers a variety of plans and coverages to fit travelers’ needs. On top of more standard trip protections like trip cancellation, interruption, baggage and medical coverage, the Cancel For Any Reason upgrade is available on certain Travel Guard plans, which allows you to cancel a trip for any reason and get 50% of your nonrefundable deposit back as long as the trip is canceled at least two days before the scheduled departure date.

At $107 for our sample trip, the Essential plan was below average, saving roughly $20.

What else makes Travel Guard by AIG great:

Three comprehensive plans and a Pack N' Go plan for last-minute travelers who don't need cancellation benefits.

Flight protection, car rental, and medical evacuation coverage, as well as annual plans available.

Pre-existing medical conditions exclusion waiver available on all plan levels, as long as it's purchased within 15 days.

Read our full review of Travel Guard by AIG .

Best for those who pack expensive equipment: Travel Insured International

Travel Insured International

• Higher-level plan include optional add-ons for event tickets and for electronic equipment
• Rental car protection add-on for just $8 per day, even on lower-level plan.
• Many of the customizations are only available on the higher-tier plan.
• Coverage cost comes in above average in our latest analysis.

Travel Insured International offers several customization options. For instance, those going to see a show may want to add on event ticket registration fee protection. Traveling with expensive gear?Consider adding on coverage for electronic equipment for up to $2,000 in coverage.

Be sure to check which policies are available in your state. You will need to input your destination, residence, trip dates and the number of travelers to get a quote and see coverages.

What else makes Travel Insured International great:

Comprehensive plans include medical expense reimbursement accidents, sickness, evacuation and pre-existing conditions, depending on the plan.

Flight plans include coverage for missed and canceled flights and lost or stolen baggage.

Read our full review of Travel Insured International .

Best for adventurous travelers: World Nomads

World Nomads

• Travelers can extend coverage mid-trip.
• The standard plan covers up to $300,000 in emergency evacuation costs.
• Plans automatically cover 200+ adventurous activities.
• No Cancel For Any Reason upgrades are available.
• No pre-existing medical condition waivers are available.

Many travel insurance plans contain exclusions for adventure sports activities. If you plan to ski, bungee jump, windsurf or parasail, this might be a plan to consider.

Note that the Standard plan ($72 for our sample trip), while the most affordable, provides less coverage than other plans. But it can be a good choice for travelers who are satisfied with trip cancellation and interruption coverage of $2,500 or less, do not need rental car damage protection, find the limits to be sufficient and do not need coverage for certain more adventurous activities.

What else makes World Nomads great:

Comprehensive international travel insurance plans.

Coverage available for adventure activities, such as trekking, mountain biking and scuba diving.

Read our full review of World Nomads .

Best for medical coverage: Travelex Insurance Services

Travelex Insurance Services

• Top-tier plan doesn’t break the bank and provides more customization opportunities.
• Offers a plan specifically for domestic travel.
• Sells a post-departure medical coverage plan.
• Fewer customization opportunities on the Basic plan.
• Though perhaps a plus for domestic travelers, keep in mind the Travel America plan only covers domestic trips.

For starters, basic coverage from Travelex Insurance Services came in at $125, almost exactly average for our sample trip.

Travelex’s plans focus heavily on providing protections that are personalized to your travel style and trip type.

While the company does offer comprehensive plans that include medical benefits, you can also choose between cheaper plans that don’t provide cancellation coverage but do offer protections during your travels.

Read our full review of Travelex Insurance Services .

What else makes Travelex Insurance Services great:

Three comprehensive plans available, two of which cover international trips.

Offers a post-departure plan geared exclusively toward disruptions after you leave home.

Two flight insurance plans available.

Best if you have travel credit card coverage: Seven Corners

Seven Corners

• Annual, medical-only and backpacker plans are available.
• Cancel For Any Reason upgrade is available for the cheapest plan.
• Cheapest plan also features a much less costly Interruption for Any Reason add-on.
• Offers only one annual policy option.

Each Seven Corners plan offers several optional add-ons. Among the more unique is a Trip Interruption for Any Reason, which allows you to interrupt a trip 48 hours after the scheduled departure date (for any reason) and receive a refund of up to 75% of your unused nonrefundable deposits.

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The basic coverage plan for our trip to Mexico costs $124 — right around the average.

What else makes Seven Corners great:

Comprehensive plans for U.S. residents and foreigners, including travelers visiting the U.S.

Cheap add-ons for rental car damage, sporting equipment rental or trip interruption for any reason.

Read our full review of Seven Corners .

Best for long-term travelers: IMG

• Coverage available for adventure travelers.
• Offers direct billing.
• Claim approval can be lengthy.

While some travel insurance companies offer just a handful of plans, with IMG, you’ll really have your pick. Though this requires a bit more research, it allows you to search for coverage that fits your travel needs.

However, travelers will want to be aware that IMG’s iTravelInsured Travel Lite is expensive. Coming in at $149.85, it’s the costliest plan on our list.

Read our full review of IMG .

What else makes IMG great:

More affordable than average.

Many plans to choose from to fit your needs.

Best for travelers with unpredictable work demands: Tin Leg

• In addition Cancel For Any Reason, some plans offer cancel for work reason coverage.
• Adventure sports-specific coverage is available.
• Plans have overlap that can be hard to distinguish.
• Only one plan includes Rental Car Damage coverage available as an add-on.

Tin Leg’s Basic plan came in at $134 for our sample trip, adding about $8 onto the average basic policy cost. Note that you’ll pay a lot more if you shop for the most comprehensive coverage, and there are eight plans to choose from for trips abroad.

The multitude of plans can help you find coverage that fits your needs, but with so many to choose from, deciding can be daunting.

The only real way to figure out your ideal plan is to compare them all, look at the plan details and decide which features and coverage suit you and your travel style best.

Read our full Tin Leg review .

Best for booking travel with points and miles: TravelSafe

• Covers up to $300 redepositing points and miles on eligible canceled award flights.
• Optional add-on protection for business equipment or sports rentals.
• Multi-trip or year-long plans aren’t available.

Selecting your travel insurance plan with TravelSafe is a fairly straightforward process. The company’s website also makes it easy to visualize how optional add-on elements influence the total cost, displaying the final price as soon as you click the coverage.

However, at $136, the Basic plan was among the more expensive for our trip to Mexico.

What else makes TravelSafe great:

Rental car damage coverage add-on is available on both plans.

Cancel For Any Reason coverage available on the TravelSafe Classic plan.

Read our full TravelSafe review .

Best for group travel insurance: HTH Insurance

HTH Travel Insurance

• Covers travelers up to 95 years old.
• Includes direct pay option so members can avoid having to pay up front for services.
• A 24-hour delay is required for baggage delay coverage on the TripProtector Economy plan.
• No waivers for pre-existing conditions on the lower-level plan.

HTH offers single-trip and multitrip medical insurance coverage as well as trip protection plans.

At around $125, the Trip Protector Economy policy is at the average mark for plans we reviewed.

You can choose to insure group trips for educators, crew, religious missionaries and corporate travelers.

What else makes HTH Insurance great:

Medical-only coverage and trip protection coverage.

Lots of options for group travelers.

Read our full review of HTH Insurance .

As you shop for travel insurance, you’ll find many of the same coverage categories across numerous plans.

Trip cancellation

This covers the prepaid costs you make for your trip in cases when you need to cancel for a covered reason. This coverage helps you recoup upfront costs paid for flights and nonrefundable hotel reservations.

Trip interruption

Trip interruption benefits generally involve disruptions after you depart. It helps reimburse costs incurred for flight delays, cancellations and plenty of other covered disruptions you might encounter during your travels.

This coverage can cover the costs for you to return home or reimburse unexpected expenses like an extra hotel stay, meals and ground transportation.

Trip delay coverage helps cover unexpected costs when your trip is delayed. This is another coverage that helps offset the costs of flight trouble or other travel disruptions.

Note that many policies have a total amount a traveler can claim, with caps on per diem benefits, too.

Cancel For Any Reason

Cancel For Any Reason coverage allows you to recoup some of the upfront costs you paid for a trip even if you’re canceling for a reason not otherwise covered by your standard travel insurance policy.

Typically, adding this protection to your plan costs extra.

Baggage delay

This coverage helps cover the costs of essential items you might need when your luggage is delayed. Think toiletries, clothing and other immediate items you might need if your luggage didn’t make it on your flight.

Many travel insurance plans with baggage delay protection will specify how long (six, 12, 24 hours, etc.) your luggage must be delayed before you can make a claim.

Lost baggage

Used for travelers whose luggage is lost or stolen, this helps recoup the lost value of the items in your bag.

You’ll want to make sure you closely follow the correct procedures for your plan. Many plans include a maximum total amount you can claim under this coverage and a per-item cap.

Travel medical insurance

This covers out-of-pocket medical costs when travelers run into an emergency.

Because many travelers’ health insurance plans don’t cover medical care overseas, travel medical insurance can help offset out-of-pocket health care costs.

In addition to emergency medical coverage, many plans have medical evacuation or repatriation coverage for costs incurred when you must be taken to a hospital or return to your home country because of a medical situation.

Most travel insurance plans cover many trip protections that can help you be prepared for unexpected travel disruptions and expenses.

These coverages are generally aimed at protecting the money you put into your trip, expenses you incur because of travel trouble and costs incurred if you have a medical emergency overseas.

On top of core coverages like trip cancellation and interruption and travel medical coverage, some plans offer add-on options like waivers for pre-existing conditions, rental car collision damage waivers or adventure sports riders. These usually cost extra or must be added within a specified timeframe.

Typical travel insurance policies offer coverage for many unforeseen events, but as you research to select a plan, consider your needs. Though every plan differs, there are some commonly excluded coverages.

For instance, you typically can’t get coverage for a named storm if you bought the coverage after the storm was named. In other words, if you have a trip to the Caribbean booked for Sept. 25 and on Sept. 20 a hurricane develops and is named, you generally won’t be able to buy a travel insurance plan Sept. 21 in hopes of getting your money back.

Many plans also don’t cover activities performed under the influence of drugs or alcohol or any extreme sports. If the latter applies to you, you might want to consider a plan with specific coverages for adventure-seekers.

For numerous plans, a few other situations don’t qualify as an acceptable reason to cancel and make a claim, such as fear of travel, medical tourism or pregnancies (unless you booked a trip and bought insurance before you became pregnant or there are complications with the pregnancy). This is where a Cancel For Any Reason add-on to your coverage can be helpful.

You can also run into trouble if you give up on a trip too soon: a minor (or even multihour) flight delay likely isn’t sufficient to cancel your entire trip and get reimbursed through your plan. Be sure to review what requirements your specific plan has when it comes to canceling a trip, claiming trip interruption, etc.

Travel insurance costs vary widely. The final price of your plan will fluctuate based on your age, length of trip and destination.

It will also depend on how much coverage you need, whether you add on specialized policies (like Cancel For Any Reason or pre-existing conditions coverage), whether you plan to participate in extreme sports and other factors.

In our examples above, for instance, the 35-year-old traveler taking a $2,000 trip to Italy would have spent an average $76 for a basic plan to get coverage for things like trip cancellation and interruption, baggage protection, etc. That’s a little less than 4% of the total trip cost — lower than average.

If there were multiple members in a traveling party or if they were going on, say, a rock-climbing or bungee-jumping excursion, the costs would go up.

On average, travel insurance comes to about 5% to 10% of the trip cost. However, considering many of the plans reimburse up to 100% of the trip cost (or more) for disruptions like trip cancellation or interruption, it can be a worthwhile expense if something goes wrong.

It depends. Consider the following factors that might affect your decision: You’re young and healthy, all your bookings are refundable or cancelable without a penalty, your flights are nonstop, you’re not checking bags and a credit card you carry offers some travel protections . In that case, travel insurance might not be necessary.

On the other hand, if you prepaid a large chunk of money for a nonrefundable African safari, you’re going on a Caribbean cruise in the middle of a hurricane season or you’re going somewhere where the cost of health care is high, it’s not a bad idea to buy a travel insurance plan. Here’s how to find the best travel insurance coverage for you.

If you’re thinking of booking a trip and not planning to buy travel insurance, you may want to consider at least booking refundable airfare and not prepaying for hotel, rental car and activity reservations. That way, if something goes wrong, you can cancel without losing any money.

Selecting the best travel insurance policy comes down to your needs, concerns, preferences and budget.

As you book, take a few minutes to consider what most concerns you. Is it getting stranded because of flight trouble? Having the ability to cancel for any reason you see fit without losing money? Getting sick or injured right before departure and needing to postpone the trip? Injuring yourself or falling ill while overseas?

Ultimately, you want a plan that protects you, your money and the large investment in your trip — but doesn’t cost too much, either.

Medical coverage. If your priority is having adequate medical coverage abroad, you might want to look for plans with high limits for medical emergencies and medical evacuation.

Complex travel itinerary. If your itinerary has lots of flight connections, prepaid hotels and deposits for activities you can’t get back, prioritizing a plan with the best coverage for trip cancellations or interruptions may land at the top of your list.

Travel uncertainty. If you’re on the fence about a trip and have nonrefundable reservations, you may want to select a plan with a Cancel For Any Reason coverage option, which can help you recoup about 50% to 75% of the costs. This helps provide peace of mind, placing the decision on whether to travel entirely in your hands.

Car rentals. If you’re renting a car, a collision damage waiver is often worth looking into.

The following destinations are the top insured destinations in 2024, according to Squaremouth (a NerdWallet partner).

The Bahamas.

Costa Rica.

Antarctica.

In 2022, travelers spent about 25.53% more on trips than they did before the pandemic.

As of December, NerdWallet analysis determined travel prices are 10% higher than pre-pandemic. Each statistic makes a strong case for protecting your travel investment as you plan your next trip.

Bookmark these resources to help you make smart money moves as you shop for travel insurance.

What is travel insurance?

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We used the following factors to choose insurance providers to highlight:

Breadth of coverage: We looked at how many plans each company offered plus the range of their standard plans. 

Depth of coverage: We considered two data points to get a sense of how much each company pays out for common travel issues — the maximum caps for trip cancellation and trip interruption claims.

Cost: By looking at the costs for basic coverage across multiple companies, we determined an average cost for shoppers to benchmark plan prices against.

Customizability: While standard plans can cover a lot of ground, sometimes you need something a little more personal.

Customer satisfaction. Using data from Squaremouth when available, and Google Reviews as a backup, we can give kudos to companies with better track records from their clients.

No, it doesn’t necessarily get more expensive the longer you wait to purchase. However, as you put off buying insurance, you may lose access to potential plans and coverage options.

In general, buying travel insurance within a few days to two weeks of prepaying or making an initial deposit for your trip is your best bet. Assuming you’re not booking last-minute, this will provide you with access to the widest possible range of coverage options. It also helps prevent any medical conditions or storms that pop up between booking and buying a plan from ending up as excluded situations, which won’t be covered by your plan.

But, generally, many plans do allow you to buy coverage quite close to your departure date.

To get the most out of your travel insurance plan, buy it soon after making your initial prepayment or deposit to ensure you have access to the biggest menu of plans possible.

Select a plan that’s comprehensive enough to cover the travel scenarios you’re most concerned about or likely to encounter but not too expensive or laden with protections you’d never likely need.

Whatever your coverage, thoroughly review the plan so you understand what’s covered and what’s not, plus how to adhere to the plan’s rules for making a claim.

Travelers frequently use phrases like “trip insurance” and “travel insurance,” as well as “trip protection,” interchangeably, but they do mean different things, according to Stan Sandberg, founder of insurance comparison site TravelInsurance.com.

Trip insurance, or trip protection, generally refers to predeparture (or preevent) coverage if you need to cancel. You may see these plans sold by airlines, online travel agencies or even ticketed event sellers.

“You could refer to it as the portion that protects the investment in the trip,” Sandberg says.

A travel insurance plan typically includes that — plus more comprehensive benefits to protect you during your trip, from medical coverage to trip delay and lost baggage protections, and many more elements, depending on the plan.

Though travel insurance is typically not required for international trips, your personal circumstances will play a key role in whether it’s a good investment.

For instance, young, healthy travelers with few prepaid trip expenses embarking on a relatively risk-free trip may not see a need to buy a plan.

Older travelers with complicated itineraries who are visiting destinations where they could potentially fall ill or get injured — or who could encounter bad weather or some other disrupting factor along the way — may want to buy coverage.

Consider a few key questions:

How well would your health insurance plan cover you if you needed to visit a hospital overseas?

How much did you prepay for a hotel or rental car?

How much money would you be out if weather or some other flight issue derailed your itinerary?

Could you afford an unexpected night in a city where you have a connecting flight?

Do you already have a credit card that provides some travel protections?

Your answers to these questions can help you decide whether you need travel insurance for your international trip.

In general, buying travel insurance

within a few days to two weeks of prepaying or making an initial deposit

for your trip is your best bet. Assuming you’re not booking last-minute, this will provide you with access to the widest possible range of coverage options. It also helps prevent any medical conditions or storms that pop up between booking and buying a plan from ending up as excluded situations, which won’t be covered by your plan.

How to maximize your rewards

You want a travel credit card that prioritizes what’s important to you. Here are some of the best travel credit cards of 2024 :

Flexibility, point transfers and a large bonus: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

No annual fee: Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card

Flat-rate travel rewards: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Bonus travel rewards and high-end perks: Chase Sapphire Reserve®

Luxury perks: The Platinum Card® from American Express

Business travelers: Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card

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TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CARP , Canada’s largest advocacy association for Canadians As We Age, announces that CAA will carry the  CARP Recommended  Seal as its New Exclusive Auto, Home, Life, Travel and Pet Insurance provider starting April 1, 2023 in Ontario, and May 1, 2023 across the country.

The not-for-profit CARP, and the not-for-profit CAA, (also ranked as Canada’s most trusted brand across all age categories), are two organizations mutually aligned in their commitment to putting members first. Both offer unique value-added benefits, and both advocate for the overall safety and well-being of their coast-to-coast membership base.

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“CAA Club Group has admired CARP’s powerful advocacy and loyal membership for many years; and, on a personal level, Moses has been a television hero of mine for many more! So, of course we are excited to work directly with Moses and CARP to create a compelling insurance program for their members. We already have a suite of insurance products perfectly suited for CARP Members, like CAA My Pace™, that rewards low-mileage drivers with the freedom to pay only for the actual distance they travel. Moses has the best insights into CARP’s demographic and I look forward to collaborating with him on future innovations,” said Jay Woo, President and CEO, CAA Club Group of Companies.

In conjunction with the partnership, CARP and CAA will be creating tailored educational content for the 350,000+ CARP members which will be produced by CARP affiliate ZoomerMedia’s TV, radio, print, and digital properties including VisionTV, The New Classical FM, Zoomer Radio, and Zoomer Magazine.

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What is annual travel insurance?

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• Annual travel insurance offers multi-trip coverage for travelers taking several trips over a year.
• Annual travel insurance can be cheaper and more convenient but is less flexible than single trip insurance.
• A 30-year-old US resident can expect to pay between $125 to $700 for annual travel insurance.

The more you travel, the higher your chances are that something goes wrong. Fortunately, coverage is available that can soften the financial blow if you get sick, lose your luggage, or experience some other hiccup while abroad.

While single trip travel insurance can cover one-off trips, frequently travelers may want annual travel insurance, which covers all your trips throughout a year. Read on to learn what annual travel insurance covers, how much you can expect to pay, and when you should buy.

Annual travel insurance, also called multi-trip insurance, is a type of insurance policy that protects you from potential losses on all trips in a 12-month period.

An annual travel insurance plans is more expensive than one single trip policy, but annual travel insurance becomes increasingly cost-effective as you take more trips. Buying annual travel insurance is also more convenient than shopping for travel insurance every time you take a trip. As such, these policies are particularly good for people who travel for work.

While annual travel insurance offers more convenience over single trip policies, you forfeit some flexibility offered in single trip travel insurance. For one, annual travel insurance limits the maximum number of days it will cover in one trip . This threshold varies from provider to provider, but generally it's up to a maximum of 90 days.

"During the coverage period, a traveler can move between countries and remain covered on the same insurance policy," says Rajeev Shrivastava , chief executive officer at VisitorsCoverage , a travel insurance marketplace. "With 30-day coverage, the plan is no longer valid on day 31. The traveler needs to return to their home country, resetting the 30 days and allowing them to resume travel."

Additionally, some annual travel insurance policies only cover trips a certain distance (say, 100 miles) from your residence or farther. Make sure to note these limitations before purchasing your policy — particularly if most of your travel is domestic. 

Annual travel insurance coverage varies by plan and provider, but it is generally less comprehensive than a single trip policy.

Annual policies typically include coverage for emergency medical care, medical evacuations, trip delays, and lost or stolen baggage. Most basic plans do not cover trip cancellations (though a few more comprehensive ones do). If you're looking for cancellation reimbursement, you may want to purchase a single-trip plan with cancel for any reason coverage.

Here are just a few things a basic annual travel insurance plan might include:

• Trip cancellation for covered reasons
• Trip interruption
• Trip delays
• Missed connections
• Lost or stolen baggage
• Baggage delay
• Rental car damage or theft
• Emergency medical treatment
• Emergency medical evacuation
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Repatriation of mortal remains

Limitations and exclusions to annual travel insurance

As we mentioned earlier, annual travel insurance plans are less flexible compared to single trip plans. While this affects how many days are covered in one trip, it'll also limit what you can cover. For one, coverage limits are usually lower throughout the policy.

Most notably, annual travel insurance plans do not offer cancel for any reason coverage . To receive reimbursement for a canceled trip, you must have canceled for a covered reason, such as illness or a disaster at your travel destination. 

Depending on your provider, you may be able to add coverage for adventure sports injuries or purchase an adventure sports-specific policy, as these are not covered by standard travel insurance. 

"Annual travel insurance doesn't cover losses that arise from expected or reasonably foreseeable events," says Daniel Durazo, director of external communications at Allianz Travel Insurance . "If your trips involve high-risk adventure — like skydiving, caving, mountain climbing, or participating in any athletic competition — your annual policy may not cover medical care if you sustain injuries."

Your age, the number of trips you plan to take, where you live, and other factors will figure into the cost of your coverage. For a 30-year-old US resident taking an estimated eight trips per year, all for fewer than 30 days each, annual travel insurance plans cost roughly between $125 and $700 , according to an analysis of plans on travel insurance comparison platform SquareMouth. 

For example, under Seven Corner's travel insurance , one of the companies listed in our guide on the best international travel insurance companies for its long-term coverage, a 30-year-old US resident taking trips to eight destinations (including the US) would pay $375.50 for the annual plan with the lowest annual cancellation limit ($2,500) and $648 for the highest ($10,000). 

"The per-trip length of coverage is usually a determining factor of the cost," Shrivastava says. "The longer the trip duration, the more expensive the policy can be."

Since annual travel insurance plans cover you for a full year, consider purchasing your policy right before your first trip. Strategic purchase dates could help you stretch your coverage period to cover more travels, but don't ignore the drawbacks of this approach.

First, you could forget. A lot goes into preparing for a trip, so leaving your travel insurance until the last minute could cause it to fall through the cracks. If you do opt to wait, make sure you set an alarm or calendar reminder.

Additionally, if you wait too long, your policy may not cover any pre-existing medical conditions. Some travel insurance companies will only cover pre-existing conditions if you buy your policy within 14 days of making your first trip payment.

As Durazo puts it, "Whether you're choosing an individual or annual policy, the best time to purchase insurance is always at the same time as you book your travel."

Assess your travel needs

Annual travel insurance isn't right for everyone, but if you travel often, it might be a good fit. Before you take out your policy, have an idea of what travels you'll take in the next year, and use the following chart to help guide your decision.

"These plans are ideal for frequent travelers such as business travelers, digital nomads, or other avid travelers," Shrivastava says. "They aren't a fit for travelers who are only taking one or two trips per year or someone looking for a more comprehensive range of benefits."

Yes, many policies include an option to add family members when you buy your policy, though. However, terms will vary depending on the insurance provider.

Some insurers allow you to automatically renew your annual travel insurance when it expires, though you can also wait until you're going on another trip to re-purchase. You can cancel annual travel insurance at any time, but you will only receive a refund if you cancel within your policy's money-back guarantee period and your trip hasn't started yet.

Pre-existing conditions can be covered under an annual travel insurance plan as long as you meet certain requirements. Policies often require that you buy travel insurance within a certain number of days from when you placed a deposit on your trip, usually two to three weeks. Additionally, many travel insurance providers require that your condition is stable. 

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How to Pick the Right Travel Insurance

Here’s how to cut through the jargon and get the plan that’s right for you.

Lynn Asinof and Adam Pitluk,

The idea of buying travel insurance is simple enough: Once you’ve shelled out thousands of dollars for your special trip, you don’t want to lose money if you have to cancel. Or you don’t want to pay thousands more if you have a mid-trip  medical emergency .

Although   purchasing travel insurance can be complicated, experts say it’s helpful when you do it right. If you look at these policies, you’ll understand why Robert Hunter, insurance director emeritus for the Consumer Federation of America, says virtually no one reads them. There are enough riders, waivers, exceptions, limitations and disqualifying events to baffle even the most expert interpreter of foreign-language train schedules. “The terminology is confusing,” Hunter says. “People can’t understand what the policies mean.”

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How do you figure out whether you need travel insurance, what coverage you need and what to look out for when you buy it? This Q&A guide will help you choose coverage — should you decide to buy any at all.

Do I need travel insurance?

For starters, if you’re traveling abroad, ask your health insurer if it covers international medical bills. If not, you want to buy a travel policy that includes travel health coverage. (With rare exceptions, traditional  Medicare  doesn’t cover health problems when you’re traveling outside the U.S., but some Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans do.) Matt Kepnes, of nomadicmatt.com, a travel website, recommends $100,000 in emergency medical coverage and at least $300,000 in coverage for a medical evacuation.

“I never travel abroad without travel insurance,” he says. “I’ve had bags lost and stolen, my camera broke, my eardrum popped while diving, and I’ve even been mugged and stabbed. While you’re likely going to be fine 99 percent of the time, the risk just isn’t worth it. Moreover, emergency evacuations can cost upwards of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The past is not prologue, and it’s important to have coverage in case anything happens.”

Is travel insurance worth it?

Seasoned travelers know that regardless of how well you plan, and even if you packed for any type of weather, life happens.

Meghan Walch, director of product for InsureMyTrip.com, says she hopes you never have to use travel insurance, but without it, you might be out a lot of money.   

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“Travel insurance is not one-size-fits-all and may not be necessary or ‘worth it’ for every trip,” Walch says. She suggests considering your trip and your travel partners to determine whether you need to buy insurance.

Essentially, if you’re worried about the unforeseen “ifs,” it’s better to err on the side of caution.    

What if I break my leg two days before my trip?

A last-minute unforeseen health emergency that prevents you from traveling should be covered by trip cancellation insurance. To figure out how much coverage you should purchase, add up all your nonrefundable expenses for such things as airline tickets, cruise cost, tours and prepaid excursions. You’ll need to buy coverage for 100 percent of these costs to be eligible for certain benefits such as the preexisting condition waiver.

To collect, you’ll need a note from your doctor certifying that you are unable to travel and including the details of your diagnosis or injury.

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Are there any special considerations for older travelers?

Although this is not always the case, older travelers are more likely to have a  preexisting medical condition . “Coverage for preexisting medical conditions can typically be included in a travel insurance policy at no additional premium, as long as the policy is purchased shortly after booking the trip (typically 14 to 21 days post-booking),” says Megan Moncrief, president of squaremouth.com, an online travel-insurance comparison site. “If an older traveler is concerned about an existing condition, they should purchase the policy as soon as possible upon booking a trip.”

If COVID-19  taught travelers anything, it’s that flights or entire trips can be canceled without notice. Although the airlines reimbursed travelers during COVID, there’s no guarantee they’ll do so today. Moncrief says to take that into consideration when considering travel insurance. “While the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the benefits — and in some cases, requirements — to travel with insurance, several of the   benefits included within most plans are perhaps even more relevant today.”

If my widowed mother has a medical emergency while I’m traveling, am I covered if I drop everything and head home?

An event that causes your trip to be cut short falls under trip interruption coverage. One common scenario Moncrief cites: the serious illness or unexpected death of a close relative such as a mother, brother or child. To make a claim in this situation, you’ll need a doctor’s note to get reimbursed. And your relative has to have been medically fit at the time you bought the insurance (which, again, you must buy on a timely basis).

I’d like to go on a Caribbean cruise this fall. What if it’s canceled because of a hurricane? Or what if my flight to Miami is delayed and I miss the boat?

A cruise called off as a hurricane barrels toward Florida would indeed be covered by trip cancellation insurance, assuming you bought it before the hurricane was forecast. Some policies provide “cruise only” missed connection coverage that will pay for flying you to the next destination port if you miss the boat because of flight delays.

Check a policy’s wording carefully: You might not be covered for a delayed flight if your plane’s scheduled arrival falls too close to your ship’s departure. If a cruise is rerouted, not canceled, to avoid a storm, you probably won’t get any reimbursement. Some plans may let you cancel if your destination is subject to a hurricane warning close to your departure date.

What if I’m worried about all of the above, plus pickpockets?

Comprehensive travel insurance policies are designed to cover a wide range of risks, from trip cancellation and interruption to travel delay, baggage protection, medical issues, emergency evacuation and 24-hour assistance. Some policies will even reimburse you a set amount toward the cost of a new passport. A standard comprehensive policy can add 4 to 10 percent to the cost of your trip.

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Comparison shop …  Cruise lines, group trip operators and airlines all offer add-on trip insurance when you buy your tickets. But it typically isn’t a good deal, says Robert Hunter, who suggests contacting insurers directly for details on prices and coverage.

… but don’t dawdle.  There are numerous insurance benefits that are available only if you buy coverage shortly after you make your first trip payment — including any nonrefundable deposits. As you make additional nonrefundable payments, you can usually increase the amount of your coverage.

Know your needs …  Insurable trip cost is not the same as total trip cost. Prepaid, nonrefundable costs are typically covered, as are expenses that you will be billed for if you cancel your trip. Tickets purchased with frequent-flier miles aren’t covered, though taxes and related fees might be.

… but don’t overbuy.  Are you taking a cheap flight to Chile and staying with friends? Instead of paying for a comprehensive policy that includes cancellation and interruption coverage, you can probably pay less for a policy that covers medical issues only. For lost luggage, you may have sufficient coverage on your homeowners policy or the credit card you use to book your trip.

Editor's note: This article was originally published on April 9, 2019. It has been updated to reflect new information.

Lynn Asinof is a personal finance journalist who spent 20 years at  The Wall Street Journal, Money, Fortune  and  The Boston Globe .  Adam Pitluk is an award-winning journalist and book author. He is the group publisher of  Midwest Luxury Publishing  and  Groom Lake Media . 

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While anyone planning a trip overseas can benefit from having a travel insurance plan in place, older travelers need to prioritize this coverage more than others. The fact is, senior travelers and retirees have unique worries and risks to think about any time they travel far from home. These risks increase their need for travel health insurance and emergency medical coverage, as well as coverage for emergency medical evacuation that applies anywhere in the world.

Which travel insurance options work best for seniors? There are many travel insurance plans that were created with retirees in mind, although you'll want to compare them side by side. For example, you may want to look at coverage limits for medical expenses and coverage for preexisting conditions above all else.

U.S. News editors compared more than 20 of the top travel insurance companies to find the best plans for seniors. This list does the heavy lifting for you as you search for the best senior travel insurance of 2023, so read on to learn about the top picks.

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