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There are hundreds of circumstances that could
cause you to cancel your trip, return home early or force you to seek
emergency medical treatment while traveling.
To demonstrate the importance of purchasing travel insurance and emergency
travel services here are 10 common examples of what could go wrong.
10 Reasons to Purchase Travel Insurance
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1 |
It's 10 p.m. and you and your
immediate family arrive at the airport for a connecting flight,
only to find that your flight has been cancelled. Who can assist
you with finding new flights to get everyone home? |
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2 |
Your bag was lost with your
insulin or other medication inside. You need help to locate your
bag as soon as possible and have your emergency prescription
filled. Who do you call? |
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3 |
Your first visit to Europe, and
your passport and wallet are stolen. Where do you turn for
emergency cash, and how will you get your passport replaced? |
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4 |
You're involved in an accident and
adequate medical treatment is not available. Who will help
arrange and pay for a medical evacuation? |
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5 |
If your sister-in-law becomes
seriously ill and you must cancel your trip, what happens to
your non-refundable deposits or pre-payments? |
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6 |
You arrive in Jamaica and your
luggage doesn't. If it's lost, who will help you find it? If
it's delayed, who will pay for your necessities? If it's stolen,
who will pay to replace it? |
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7 |
Your cruise line, airline or tour
operator goes bankrupt. Who will pay for your non-refundable
expenses? Who will help get you to your destination? |
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8 |
You're walking down a street in
Rio and twist your ankle. Who can help you find an
English-speaking physician? |
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9 |
Three weeks before your scheduled
arrival, a terrorist incident occurs in the city to which you
are planning to visit. Who will pay if you want to cancel your
trip? |
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You are at a beach resort in North
Carolina, and you are forced to evacuate due to an approaching
hurricane. Who will help you evacuate and who will reimburse
your lost vacation investment? |
For anyone who thinks nothing will happen to
affect their trip, these are great questions that deal with everyday
possibilities. They can also help you discuss the many features and
coverage’s (and limitations) that come with travel protection from Travel
Guard.
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