Saturday, February 28, 2009

Travel Insurance--Why You Need Some

I recently booked some friends on a cruise leaving from Hawaii. Unfortunately, they weren't on it. Why you ask? There were a number of reasons, none of which were their fault. They left Kansas City on time but the plane developed engine problems and had to come back. I received a frantic plea of help as they were desperately attempting to get to Honolulu on time before their ship left the port without them. Let me point out their first mistake-flying into port on the day your ship leaves. This is never a good idea, but in an effort to save some bucks, lots of travelers do this. Their second mistake was not buying travel insurance, which according to the information below, would have helped them financially. They would have still missed their ship, but it wouldn't have hurt quite so bad.

Missed Connection: Covers missed Cruise or Trip departures which result from cancellation or delay (for three or more hours) of all regularly scheduled airline flights due to any delay of Your Common Carrier (Including inclement Weather). Maximum benefits of up to the amount shown on the Schedule of Coverage and Services are provided to cover additional transportation expenses needed for You to join the departed Cruise or Trip, reasonable accommodations, and meal expenses and non-refundable payments for the unused portion of Your Cruise or Trip.


Travel insurance is pretty cheap when compared to the entire cost of your vacation. I wouldn't travel without it.


Until next time,


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