Planning an international trip requires a significant financial commitment, from flights and hotels to tours and excursions. However, even the most meticulously planned vacations can be derailed by unforeseen circumstances. This is where trip cancellation and interruption coverage can be a lifesaver.
Trip cancellation coverage kicks in when you are forced to cancel your trip before it even starts. Typical covered reasons include:
- Illness or injury (whether it’s you or a family member).
- Natural disasters at your destination.
- Travel restrictions or political unrest, which may prevent you from entering a country.
- Death of a family member or close companion.
Trip interruption coverage protects you if your trip is cut short for reasons like:
- Severe weather conditions that force you to abandon your trip.
- Medical emergencies that require you to return home immediately.
- Strikes or mechanical breakdowns that prevent transportation services from continuing as planned.
Example: Suppose you're in the middle of a multi-country European tour, and severe weather causes transportation delays or cancellations. Without trip interruption insurance, you could lose the cost of the remaining parts of your trip. However, with insurance, you would be reimbursed for the unused portion of your trip and the extra costs to adjust your travel plans.
Contact Us before you go on that next vacation, and let us help you stay safe, and your travel investment protected.