As the largest continent in the world, Asia is home to 48 countries, each with its vibrant cities, colorful cuisines, and “can’t-miss” attractions. The sprawling landmass of Asia is typically grouped into five regional divisions — Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Southwest Asia. Embarking on an Asian adventure often means traversing several diverse countries and dynamic cultures. So, how do you prepare for an Asian adventure, especially if you plan to…
Read MoreFrom the time spent planning your dream vacation to the moment you received your booking confirmation, canceling your trip was likely the furthest thing from your mind. After all, it would take something genuinely dire to cancel a vacation you’re this excited about, right? Well, that’s the thing about life — serious situations can pop up at any time, whether it’s an injury, illness, or other unforeseen event. Life’s unpredictable nature is why trip cancellation…
Situated at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, nestled between rich history and ancient ruins, is the vast landscape of Turkey — a country with a geography as diverse as its culture. With a peak of 45 million international inbound visitors annually, travel to Turkey has steadily increased over the past two decades. Chances are, if you’ve landed on this blog, you’re also interested in planning your Turkish vacation. So, what are the top tourist…
What should I do if my luggage is lost or stolen in Europe? Who should I contact if I need emergency medical treatment abroad? Anxiety-ridden questions like these can quickly turn what should have been an exciting travel planning process into an excruciating one. While it’s wise to be cautious before traveling across the pond, the best way to squash these stressful thoughts is with travel insurance for Europe. Though a valid travel insurance policy…
Only one thing left to do after you and your dearly beloved say, “I do,” and that’s to enjoy your honeymoon together. After the months — or even years! — of meticulous planning that went into your wedding, the two of you deserve a romantic getaway free of stress and snags. Fortunately, something can help make your trip as magnificent and memorable as possible: a honeymoon packing list!A honeymoon packing list is the difference between…
Travel is the most immersive experience in the world. From the authentic cobblestone roads of Europe to the dense tropical rainforests of Brazil and the sand-swept deserts of Egypt, traveling to a new destination can feel like traveling through time. Unfortunately, the more mundane issues of the modern world — like accidents, injuries, and illnesses- don’t simply disappear once travelers arrive in new countries. Whether you’re planning to travel for business or leisure, alone or…
The sun on your skin, the breeze in your hair — setting sail on a Caribbean cruise is nothing short of a dream. Unfortunately, it takes just one ill-timed snag to turn your dream vacation into a living nightmare, whether an extreme weather event or a medical emergency that flips your travel plans (and your travel budget) upside down. Luckily, reliable Caribbean cruise travel insurance can help with that. If you plan to join the…
If you live on the East Coast of the United States, a cruise vacation has become synonymous with a trip to the Bahamas. Each year, tourism visits to the Bahamas skew higher than industry projections, with upwards of 8 million visitors in 2023 — including the nearly 80% of tourists who arrived via a Bahamas cruise from various East Coast ports, American cities, and international locations. The experts have weighed in, and between freshly renovated…
100,000 glaciers, 750 hiking trails, 530 bird species — as the largest state in America, the tundras of Alaska have something for everybody to explore, particularly on an Alaska cruise. Of the 2.7 million travelers that visited Alaska last year, approximately 1.65 million arrived via cruise ship. This year, the addition of new ports of call and revised cruise itineraries are slated to bring a record number of visitors to Alaska. What’s one thing most…
For travelers mapping their next adventure, the question of when to purchase travel insurance often arises sometime between planning the itinerary and pressing ‘purchase’ on the trip. If you’ve bought travel insurance in the past, you know that most plans require details like your departure date, destination, and definitive trip costs — but if you’re a first-time insurance buyer, you might be a bit confused. If you’ve been searching for answers to questions like, “Can…
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