January 9th, 2012
Wearing a money belt when you travel abroad could save you a lot of money and a lot of stress. Prevent costly claims on your international travel insurance and the inconvenience of losing money abroad by choosing a money belt as a travel gadget. Travel insurance is essential, but it is always better not to have to claim on it.
There are many different styles of money belt available for travel. One style is constructed like a regular belt, and it functions like a belt as well as having a hidden compartment to store money and credit cards. You can also get a “No Beep” belt that will go safely through airport metal detectors.
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May 18th, 2011
In this Internet age, it seems almost impossible that we should need to pick up “snail mail” when we are traveling abroad. But lost documents, credit cards and bank cards all need to be sent by mail. Make sure you have fully comprehensive international insurance before you travel. International travel insurance will help you cover the cost of a lost passport, or enable you to claim back money stolen in a robbery.
If you are travelling for a long period of time you may also want to receive your usual mail abroad. And those that miss the comforts of home can receive a package of familiar things when they’re traveling abroad. Where can you receive mail abroad when you don’t have a permanent address?
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February 8th, 2011
It happens to every parent – your children grow up, get educated and fly the nest. Some fly further than others. If your son or daughter is starting a new life abroad, for a short time or much longer, you’ll no doubt have mixed emotions – happiness for them to be doing something so exciting alongside the feeling of how much you miss them.
Look on the bright side – you now have a place to stay in a new country, and you can start to plan your visits to an exotic destination. With multi-trip insurance you’ve got the practicalities of health provision covered. Annual mu
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January 15th, 2011
“I just found out I got accepted on an overseas study program. I start college abroad next week and there’s so much to organize – can I leave my health insurance until things calm down?” No, not if you’re being sensible. No matter how much packing you need to do and the number of last-minute details you need to check off your list, you should make study abroad insurance a priority.
It’s easy to arrange. Book coverage online by filling out an application form and your coverage can begin as early as the next day (waiting periods may occur for pre-existing conditions) and you can download all your documents within minutes – perfect for disorganized students and those of you that leave things to the last minute.
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