Medicane is a rare hurricane-like storm that can impact European destinations. Medicane (Mediterranean + hurricane) is similar in structure to a hurricane or typhoon. In September 2018, a huge medicane storm called Zorbas brought heavy rains, flash flooding, toppled trees, mudslides, and strong winds to Northern African and parts of the Mediterranean. The violent nature of the storm also led authorities
The Secret to Beautiful Travel Photos One of the main things on everyone’s packing list is a camera. It doesn’t matter if it’s a phone camera, a point-and-shoot, or a DSLR with interchangeable lenses. What makes a great photo memory of a holiday is how you take the picture, not what you take the picture
Best Mobile Travel Apps for Expenses, Mapping & More Savvy travelers think of their phones as toolboxes. They load them with the best travel apps to make everything from navigating back roads to booking rooms and even saving on flights easier than ever. Because you would need an app to sort through all the thousands
A new report on travel insurance by the office of Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) titled “Flyer Beware” raises questions over the value of “opt in, opt out” policies that are automatically offered by airlines and online travel insurance agencies (OTA). These so-called “opt in, opt out” policies are typically shown to consumers during the booking process.
Make sure your travel insurance covers mental illness with these coverage tips. Learn about plans for travelers who suffer from depression or other conditions.
Road Trip Tips Overview A road trip can be a fun, spontaneous vacation. After all the freedom of the open road is one of the reasons we love automobiles! Prior planning of your itinerary can make a big difference to how enjoyable a road trip is while still making room for spur-of-the-moment choices. Spontaneity makes
Planning an epic experience for the July 4th celebration of America’s birth? National parks are open 365 days a year, so we think celebrating the holiday by taking a road trip to one of our nation’s beautiful national parks is a great way to spend the holiday! Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Most Visited
2018 Airline Quality Rating Analysis Each year, a statistical analysis of the major airlines operating in the United States is released based on customer complaints filed with the Department of Transportation. Four areas are included in the report: on-time arrivals, involuntary denied boardings, mishandled baggage, and customer complaints. The final airline quality ratings are based
When we talk about canceling trips, we really are talking about using benefits found in a comprehensive travel insurance plan. Comprehensive plans on InsureMyTrip offer the most benefits of all plan types, providing the best protection for your travel investment. Often times they’re ideal for nearly every traveler and contain benefits for trip cancellation. But
You might think that being in the insurance industry, we’d be the “fun police” when it comes to Mardi Gras. You’re wrong! Mardi Gras can be a fabulous family experience and a safe place if you know where to be and what to avoid! So here it is, our guide to a family-friendly Mardi Gras!
