* Yemen: where tourists dare May 28, 2009
A phone call from Britain alerts the group leader to the change in [UK government] guidelines about visiting Sana: it is essential business only once again, possibly invalidating some travel insurance policies. That evening there is some serious discussion about whether we should proceed to Sana. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Reel time at the Key Sunday Cinema Club May 23, 2009
"I like the adventure of seeing things that I might not choose myself," says Seligman, who sells travel insurance. "It happened just this season. There was a film called 'Let the Right One In,' and it was a vampire movie. I thought it was almost a masterpiece.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Manchester United fans told to take precaution in Rome final May 21, 2009
One in five Brits neglect to take out any form of travel insurance and this number dramatically increases with last-minute planning and short stays. The FCO is particularly worried that the current economic climate means that more fans will be cutting corners and will decide against taking out travel insurance. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Oh, baby! Cruise takes a pregnant pause May 21, 2009
Travelocity informed the couple that they would be receiving a refund of the $1,756 purchase price, less $200 (cancellation fee) and $120 for the travel insurance ... We have recently updated our terms and conditions to note the number of weeks specifically and we refunded the penalty, travel insurance and booking in full for the Rydbergs because they will be unable to enjoy their trip as planned. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Vacation home rentals: Comfort by contract May 19, 2009
Sign up for travel insurance. Coverage options may range from trip interruption and cancellation to medical evacuation, war, terrorism, and rental home foreclosure. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Troubleshooter: Waiting a year for insurance check May 17, 2009
Q: I'm having a problem with a travel insurance claim ... Had you taken a little time to read the fine print when you booked your cruise, you would have seen that this is technically not travel insurance, but "protection." What's the difference ... Mainly, your policy is cheaper than a comparable travel insurance policy, but it's also not regulated by the state. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Holidaymakers Could be Paying 500% Over the Odds for Their Travel Insurance, Warns Confused.com May 16, 2009
Holidaymakers Could be Paying 500% Over the Odds for Their Travel Insurance, Warns Confused ... Holidaymakers Could be Paying 500% Over the Odds for Their Travel Insurance, Warns Confused ... According to the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) and Datamonitor, more than one third (40%) of all travel insurance policies were sold by travel agents last year. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Travel officials push back on business travel May 16, 2009
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EU cracks down on hidden airline fees May 15, 2009
Travel insurance is also sometimes be tacked on automatically before checkout. Air travel has boomed in Europe in the past two decades as a wave of low-cost carriers has slashed prices and opened up new routes. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Travelscream and Where I've Been Announce Travel Deals Distribution Partnership May 14, 2009
Travel Insurance Offered By American Express TRS. Buy Online. Get Low Cost Air Travel Tickets From Top Travel Sites upto 65. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Dialaflight Announce Bookings Upsurge After Swine Scare May 14, 2009
DialAFlight is one of the UK's top travel companies offering cheap flights, hotels, car hire, city breaks holidays, including and travel insurance and Business Travel to help you to create the perfect all-inclusive trip to any worldwide destination. Because we've been in business for more than 25 years, we're able to secure the best travel industry rates available. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Where's my travel insurance check? May 12, 2009
Where's my travel insurance check ... Where's my travel insurance check ... Q: I'm having a problem with a travel insurance claim. (CNN)
Poof! European cruise goes up in smoke May 9, 2009
Whats worse is that Campbell did not have any travel insurance ... I was disappointed to hear that Campbell and Jeffries travel agent did not recommend the pair get travel insurance especially since they were senior citizens. (MSNBC -- Travel)
More of this story May 8, 2009
Director of Finance and Administration Carolyn Dickey said travel insurance is now part of the bid process ... " hello wrote on May 7, 2009 8:01 PM:" i can not believe that no one thought to get travel insurance ... " insurance wrote on May 7, 2009 1:14 PM:" It's called travel insurance. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Avoid sick pitfalls of family vacation May 5, 2009
Travel insurance can cover health expenses and possible emergency evacuation ... Cost of travel insurance can vary by price of trip, trip duration and age of traveler. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Has Swine Flu Infected Your Travel Plans? May 5, 2009
If you're uncertain of whether to book a summer trip in light of the rapidly changing flu situation, consider purchasing travel insurance policy. Basic travel insurance, which typically costs 4% to 8% of the cost of the trip, gets you your money back if you encounter illness (as well as travel mishaps like missed connections or airline strikes) before or during travel ... "Some companies have a specific exclusion for pandemics," says Brad Finkle, past president of the U.S. Travel Insurance... (Time.com)
"Have You Been Royally Screwed?" at www.askmyron.net May 4, 2009
There are several examples from travel insurance to auto insurance and even health care carriers that will astound the reader. The web site and the book will help the consumer force companies to properly take responsibility for those promise about their goods, services and warranties that were originally offered. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Insurance may not cover canceled trips May 2, 2009
Think travel insurance will cover your canceled trip ... Hnery Romero / ReutersIf you have travel insurance and you're looking to cancel your trip to Mexico because you're fearful of the swine flu outbreak, you're covered, right ... March 27: TODAY's travel editor, Peter Greenberg on the rewards of travel insurance. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Mexican Travel Worries? Re-Booking Possible May 2, 2009
Here are some questions and answers for travelers regarding swine flu, flights and cruises to Mexico, travel insurance, and how to protect yourself while traveling ... Q. If I have travel insurance and cancel a planned trip because of the swine flu scare, will I get a refund. (Click2Houston, TX)
Swine flu sinks familys cruise May 2, 2009
If Royal Caribbean had canceled the cruise their travel insurance through CSA Travel Protection would have kicked in ... Insurance policies differMost basic travel insurance policies like the one the Amblers purchased do not cover passengers who cancel or delay a trip merely because the itinerary has changed or they are concerned they might contract an illness, such as swine flu ... There are some insurers and cruise lines like Royal Caribbean that offer a cancel for any reason add-on... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Travellers refused Mexican waive May 1, 2009
TRAVELLERS forced to cancel or change their itineraries because of swine flu are getting cold comfort from airlines and travel insurance providers, with no guarantees of compensation. On Wednesday, a 21-year-old University of NSW student, Rebecca Lockart, learnt she would be about $500 out of pocket after her travel insurance provider, QBE, told her she would not be covered for the cost of changing her flight dates ... The NSW Office of Fair Trading said if circumstances changed because of an... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Travel insurance may protect — but check details May 1, 2009
Travel insurance may protect but check details ... Travel insurance may protect but check details ... If you're planning to travel, you may be considering an investment in travel insurance, which depending on the policy could offer you some coverage if you have to cancel or cut short a vacation. (Yahoo News)
Vacationers offered deals on other destinations May 1, 2009
Those of us who purchased travel insurance can apply for a refund. Those who unfortunately did not purchase travel insurance are left with a flight credit on Sunwing that must be used by end of October. (Globe and Mail)
Canadian tourists scuttle Mexican vacation plans May 1, 2009
But right now most people are heeding the warning because their travel insurance would not cover them if they picked up the flu during their trip, she added. (). (Globe and Mail -- National)
Taking the kids and staying healthy Apr 30, 2009
You might want to investigate whether this might be a good time to invest in travel insurance ( or ) for your next trip. Just make sure you purchase the appropriate coverage in case you want to change your plans at the last minute. (MSNBC -- Travel)
New G1G Student Medical Insurance and Student Fee Protection Now on StuFund Web Site Apr 30, 2009
G1G Travel Insurance and Student Funding Group team up to ensure international students can travel safely; Tuition Fee protection programs also added for families ... April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- With a rise in interest from students and faculty across the globe to travel abroad to study, (G1G Travel Insurance Services) Corp. has teamed up with (StuFund) to offer newly created, inexpensive medical and travel insurance packages for the protection of these educational travelers, including care options... (PR Newswire)
Is it safe to travel? Your questions answered Apr 30, 2009
NEW YORK - Here are some questions and answers for travelers regarding swine flu, flights and cruises to Mexico, travel insurance, and how to protect yourself while traveling ... Q. If I have travel insurance and cancel a planned trip because of the swine flu scare, will I get a refund. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Will you avoid Mexico as tourist? Apr 30, 2009
00 bucks, we where unable to get the travel insurance due to the fact that we booked last minute. I m hoping that we are still able to go, but because im Navy my command may say the risks is to high due to the fact that we will be leaving soon on deployment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Mexico holidays cancelled Apr 29, 2009
Frank Shepherd, of government-funded advice line Consumer Direct, said that travel insurance companies and tour operators should take guidance from official travel advice given out by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Travel insurance providers are likely to pay out if a holiday is cancelled after the official advice has been not to go to affected countries. (BBC News -- UK)
Kauai potter learns ancient Chinese teapot-making skills Apr 19, 2009
Travel insurance must be obtained and itineraries must be coordinated. Inoculations must be scheduled and preventative medical kids assembled. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
How to Get Money Worth from Insuran... Apr 16, 2009
And more, include insurance for health, income protection in case of illness or injury that renders an employee unable to work, unemployment, travel insurance for holiday or vacation, and home content insurance. Here are tips to get the most out of insurance, in general. (Suite101.com)
Tiscali auditors refuse to sign-o... Apr 15, 2009
Tiscali auditors refuse to sign-off on accounts - Times Online. The Times and Sunday Times for less. (New York Post -- Business)
UBS jobless tally hits 18,000 ami... Apr 15, 2009
UBS jobless tally hits 18,000 amid rising losses - Times Online. The Times and Sunday Times for less. (New York Post -- Business)
Tech Mahindra emerges as front ru... Apr 13, 2009
Tech Mahindra wins bid for 'India's Enron' - Times Online. The Times and Sunday Times for less. (New York Post -- Business)
Seized and shot Apr 12, 2009
I had no previous experience of war zones, no travel insurance, and no work lined up in advance. But by living in a grotty $5-a-night hotel, hiring an ex-Iraqi army tank commander as a translator, and freelancing for everyone from the San Francisco Chronicle through to Laundry Cleaning Today, I gradually earned my spurs as a foreign correspondent, eventually landing my current job on the Sunday Telegraph. (BBC News -- UK)
S'poreans advised against travel to Thailand's Pattaya Apr 12, 2009
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Hays cuts 250 UK jobs amid fresh... Apr 9, 2009
Hays cuts 250 UK jobs amid fresh slump in fees - Times Online. The Times and Sunday Times for less. (New York Post -- Business)
A canceled cruise, a missing refund Apr 8, 2009
Q: We're having a problem with a travel insurance claim and need some help sorting it out ... Most travel insurance policies come with pages of fine print, including exceptions for pre-existing conditions, bad weather or other unforeseen events. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Budget could bring tax rises as A... Apr 6, 2009
Budget could bring tax rises as Alistair Darling counts cost of G20 - Times Online. The Times and Sunday Times for less. (New York Post -- Business)
Hopes of an end to recession lift... Apr 4, 2009
Great travel insurance deals online. Search Ad Reference. (New York Post -- Business)
UK house price fall slows to 1.9%... Apr 4, 2009
UK house price fall slows to 1. 9% in March - Times Online. (New York Post -- Business)
Volunteer Travel Can Give Vacations... Apr 3, 2009
Gather all required documents including passport, visa, and travel insurance. Verify with a doctor if any shots are required for a specific region of the world. (Suite101.com)
How to land in hot water around the globe Apr 1, 2009
He says such problems raise the argument for buying travel insurance, or even buying travel assistance packages, which can offer legal help abroad ... Of course, most Americans dont bother with travel insurance. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fuel tax rise to raise household... Apr 1, 2009
Fuel tax rise to raise household bills by 54 - Times Online. The finest daily football bulletin. (New York Post -- Business)
Sir Stuart Rose owns up to proble... Apr 1, 2009
Sir Stuart Rose owns up to problems at Marks & Spencer - Times Online. The finest daily football bulletin. (New York Post -- Business)
Dialysis patients go cruising Apr 1, 2009
Travel insurance presents another challenge. Dialysis patients have a pre-existing disease so are not covered by regular travel insurance policies. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
British Householders Overpaying on Home Insurance by £1.3 Billion per Year, Says Confused.com Apr 1, 2009
It has expanded its range of comparison products over the last couple of years to include home insurance, , travel insurance, pet insurance, van insurance, motorbike insurance, breakdown cover and energy, as well as financial services products including credit cards, loans, mortgages and life insurance. Confused. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Seniors travel: trips offered through the Danvers Senior Center Mar 28, 2009
Five-day trip includes round-trip air, lodging at the Fairfield Inn, nine meals, travel insurance, tours to include Mr. Rushmore, the Black Hills and the Badlands Region. Cost: from $1,899 (Best of Times). (Danvers Herald, MA)
Car industry in 'state of emergen... Mar 27, 2009
Car industry in 'state of emergency' - Times Online. Get your free exercise band today. (New York Post -- Business)
Fears over expiring health cards Mar 26, 2009
GMTV doctor Hilary Jones, who is fronting the Department of Health campaign, said: "If you're travelling in Europe, it is vital that you carry a valid EHIC, as well as comprehensive travel insurance. "The last thing you want to be thinking about when you're on holiday is paying unnecessary medical bills, which could cost thousands of pounds. "The EHIC card will give you peace of mind that you'll be looked after if something does go wrong - but only if it is in date.". (BBC News -- Health)
Next refuses price cuts despite 1... Mar 26, 2009
Next refuses price cuts despite 14% profit fall - Times Online. Get your free exercise band today. (New York Post -- Business)
Green energy plans in disarray as... Mar 26, 2009
Green energy plans in disarray as wind farm giant slashes investment - Times Online. Get your free exercise band today. (New York Post -- Business)
Bertelsmann switches on the charm... Mar 25, 2009
Bertelsmann switches on the charm to woo ITV - Times Online. Win tickets to see the band on their summer tour. (New York Post -- Business)
England tour, 8 nights, from $1,299 Mar 25, 2009
Travel insurance is not included but is available for an additional charge. To book, use promo code EEUK. Read before you book any Real Deal. (MSNBC -- Travel)
How to Get the Cheapest Travel Insu... Mar 21, 2009
How to Get the Cheapest Travel Insurance: Save Money Travelling Abroad with Cheaper Holiday Insurance ... How to Get the Cheapest Travel Insurance ... How to Get the Cheapest Travel Insurance. (Suite101.com)
Pru chief Mark Tucker to depart i... Mar 19, 2009
Pru chief Mark Tucker to depart in autumn - Times Online. Win a rugby training day. (New York Post -- Business)
BAA may challenge order to sell a... Mar 19, 2009
BAA may challenge order to sell airports - Times Online. Win a rugby training day. (New York Post -- Business)
UK recession will drag into 2010... Mar 18, 2009
UK recession will drag into 2010 as others recover, says IMF - Times Online. Win a rugby training day. (New York Post -- Business)
Travelers 'out of pocket' over missing bags Mar 18, 2009
Buy travel insurance. "You're likely to be able to get better settlements from insurers," Fremantle said. (CNN -- Travel)
AIG: What does this giant do? Mar 17, 2009
Its products vary from general travel insurance policies to providing employers with emergency crisis cover. The company was founded in 1919 in Shanghai, China by the American businessman Cornelius Vander Starr. (BBC News -- Business)
Assistant Store Manager, Operations Mar 17, 2009
Business Travel Insurance. Merchandise Discount. (Florida Today)
Low-fat, ethically sourced, even... Mar 16, 2009
Low-fat, ethically sourced, even delivered to your door here is a taste of things to come - Times Online. Enter the competition to see Oasis on tour this summer. (New York Post -- Business)
Lost Xbox 360 Worth $1,000,000? Mar 14, 2009
Even then, my wife and I took out travel insurance to cover the systems in the event of theft or general loss. And I took the time beforehand to back up all the volatile data to a separate hard drive which I left behind in a safe box, just in case. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Anthony O'Reilly steps down as he... Mar 13, 2009
Anthony O'Reilly steps down as head of INM - Times Online. A new exclusive Noel Gallagher track to download each day. (New York Post -- Business)
Spain, Portugal and Italy from $1,799 Mar 13, 2009
Optional travel insurance is available for $99$159 per person. There are no shore excursions or tours included in the package price. (MSNBC -- Travel)
