English: New interior on Delta Air Lines’ Boeing 737-800 fleet. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Just last month, I was trying to seat a family of four together on a United flight. While the family had assigned seats, they were not all together which was not good for a family with children. It took 3 calls including one by my client, to get the airline seats together. Airlines are making it increasingly difficult to sit together and even choose your seats in advance. Why are they doing this?
Use Seatguru for all of their fabulous information like seat map details, seating configurations, and more.
seatguru (Photo credit: Beth77)
Here are the insiders tips to help you get your airline seats:
1) Buy your tickets early when there are more seats available; this sounds obvious but try to plan and book early whenever possible.
2) If you are able to select a seat, do it even if the choice is not optimal as you can try to change seats later.
3) If you do not get a seat assignment at time of booking, plug your confirmation number directly into the airline’s website and try to select/change your seat(s).
4) Can’t get ANY seat assignment? Call the airline directly or contact your travel planner if they booked your flight.
5) Look out for code share flights! If you booked a flight on United but the operator is actually Lufthansa, you may need to go directly to Lufthansa for a seat assignment. (This happened on flights I recently booked!)
6) Keep checking on your assignment as the type of aircraft may occasionally change which may result in the loss of your originally assigned seats. (While this situation is rare, aircraft can change.)
7) Check in 24 hours prior to boarding as airlines may have released other seats for your selection, and you may save time checking-in at the airport.
8) You may also pay an additional charge for a “premium economy seat or just a preassigned seat on some airline like British Airways.
9) Want a really useful tip: use a travel professional to research, plan, book, and service your air reservations.
10) Please consider buying air tickets as early as possible…Oh, I already said that but it’s just that important.
Would you like to add anything about your own tricks with seat assignments? Please share!
If a summer getaway to Europe isn’t in the cards, read on for the advantages of a trip to Europe in the late season for a local experience at a lower price. The months of November to April are some of the best times to visit Europe. What will you experience in Europe in the Fall or Winter? Think shopping in Rome, snowboarding in the Austrian Alps, sipping hot mulled wine in Vienna’s Christmas markets, or ringing in the New Year in Amsterdam!
English: Christmas Markets in Prague (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
1) More Affordable
Starting in October, airfare and hotel prices begin to drop, as well as guided tour prices. Relax in comfort as you experience the Autumn colors, festive markets and blossoming cities of the continent, and with savings on summer prices.
2) Less Touristy
Enjoy your vacation sans the summer tourist crowds. Enjoy shorter lines, easier access to popular sightseeing spots, and a more local experience. Refer to one of our past featured posts on European touring.
3) Cooler Weather
Hotter cities like Rome and Athens cool off by October, making it more enjoyable for sightseeing. Italians actually prefer to vacation in Rome after summer, when the tourist crowds and hot weather have simmered down.
4) Skiing and Boarding trips
Stay in Hopfgarten, a village in the heart of the Austrian Alps, and spend time skiing and boarding! Mix it up with sleigh rides, ice skating, paragliding, aprés ski, and day trips to nearby cities Salzburg and Innsbruck. Start your tour in London or Hopfgarten. An unforgettable rail journey through the snow-covered Alps on Switzerland’s Glacier Express.
5) Festival & Holidays
Experience the Christmas markets in Germany and Austria with hot mulled wine and gingerbread, or a visit to Germany’s famous Christmas markets for festive shopping and traditional fare. In February, experience the world famous Carnival in Venice or celebrate St. Patty’s Day in Dublin.
6) New Year’s Eve
Ring in the New Year somewhere unforgettable! How about Paris or Amsterdam New Year trips? Plan a winter trip with a departure over New Year’s – spend it in Venice, Berlin, Prague, Barcelona, and other great cities.
What do you think about Europe in the “off” season? Doesn’t sound off to me!
Here is a list of the Top 10 Differences of Small Ship vs. Large Ship cruising according to webinar presented by Variety Cruises covering accommodations, dining, entertainment, itineraries, excursions, and more. We’re going to focus on the small ship difference as big ship cruising get most of the press!
While the demand for big cruise ships continues to increase, there’s also an increased momentum for the intimacy of small ship cruising. (Refer to our River Cruise article.) Similar to the difference between a boutique hotel and a sprawling all-inclusive resort, large ship offerings innately differ from small ships, and the choice is based on YOUR preferences.
Variety Cruises M/Y Harmony G
1) Accommodations Beautifully appointed boutique-style accommodations all have large windows or portholes and many river ships offer balconies.
2) Dining Think intimate, casual meals including delicious local recipes. Smaller ships may restock the pantries on a daily basis from local markets with fresh goods. Many Variety Cruises itineraries are half board—breakfast and one meal—depending on the schedule, encouraging guests to explore the culinary offerings ashore. Why rush back to the ship for a free meal and miss out on the local cuisine and culture?
3) Service & Crew With a crew-to-passenger ratio of 1-to-2, service is about as personalized as it can get. By the first day you’ll find yourself on a first-name basis with the captain and the crew. On the ground, local reps are your personal ambassadors to every region.
4) Services & Amenities Small ships and mega-yachts have inside and outside dining areas, a spacious sundeck, a swimming platform, lounge areas, a bar and multiple observation decks. Some have a spa and fitness center. While there is on board entertainment, your vacation is all about what you experience on shore. The ships aren’t the destination—they’re only the best way to get there.
5) Itineraries Small ships take you to smaller, more authentic ports. The combination of famous with off-the-beaten-track is key, and it’s made possible because of the small ship size (i.e., well known Mykonos paired with Folegandros, also known as the “Secret Santorini”.) Fewer countries are visited allowing a more in-depth experience of the cultures, the communities and the cuisine.
6) Swimming
Compare this to a large ship pool! A quick swim stop in the Aegean Sea for guests aboard the Galileo.
Your captain will drop anchor next to beautiful secluded beaches
or coves (weather permitting), where you can dive right off the yacht
from our modern swimming platforms. Hint: our pool is actually the Aegean Sea!
7) On Board Entertainment Vegas stays in Vegas: Variety Cruises offers a fancy Captain’s dinner, local cuisine night with local dances, daily lectures, a library room, free Internet, delightful daily swim stops, ample sun deck space and more for an enjoyable on board stay. Onshore, naturalists and on board experts help you explore the region through lectures and discussions.
Big ship cruising is great for families with younger kids. There’s never a dull moment between the casino, the Vegas style shows, the arcades, the entertainment teams, the fitness classes, the rock climbing, and much more.
8) Excursions Shore excursions are composed of small intimate groups—no waiting in line. Guests have ample leisure time at each of the ports and are encouraged to explore on their own, with the cruise director’s full help and guidance. Major cruise ships are usually too massive to dock directly in most ports. Time-consuming tenders are employed daily to help hundreds (or thousands) of guests get to shore…and back again.
9) Embarkation/Disembarkation Our yachts usually dock right in the village ports,where guests can walk on and off the ship at their own pace. No massive cruise ports; we opt for private yacht ports all the way. Thanks to their size, large ships are only affected by very extreme weather conditions.
10) Weather High winds may impact scheduled itineraries; some might think this is a down side of small ship cruising. However, our Captains are experts at redirecting the itineraries when necessary in the best and safest way possible, often allowing guests to discover secluded, secret destinations. Variety Cruises, essentially sails with the wind, just like private yachts and sailboats.
Want to more information about Variety Cruises, river cruises, or something else? Start planning your next trip today and complete our travel planning survey below.
I just can’t write enough about Barcelona; let’s with start some quick information about the city then we can dine!
Rambla de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain
Casa Milà at dusk in Barcelona, Spain. The building is known either as ‘Casa Milà’ (the owner’s name) and popular called ‘La Pedrera’ because of its look. Taken by myself with a Canon 5D and 24-105mm f/4L IS lens. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Barcelona (Catalonia) is the largest cruise port in Europe and the Mediterranean and the fourth largest worldwide. Barcelona is the perfect destination to start or end your cruise vacation with an opportunity to spend a few days on land. Boasting a unique blend of modern, cosmopolitan attitude and a rich architectural and historic legacy, Barcelona will amaze you with its contrasts and diversity. Take a stroll through the old part of the city, the busy Rambla Avenue, the lively port area, and the Gothic Quarter with its medieval atmosphere. Discover Barcelona’s Modernist heritage, where the work of Gaudí stands out with places such as the Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Casa Batlló House and Güell Park, the UNESCO-designated World Heritage site. Architects will enjoy Barcelona’s award winning design aesthetic as it is the only city to ever win a RIBA Royal Gold Medal for its architecture. Foodies will marvel at the gastronomic wonders of Catalonia, the land of master chef Ferran Adria. The province lists 53 Michelin Star restaurants, with 20 of those located in Barcelona.
La Boqueria is a really nice place to visit and there are plenty of nice tapas place inside (Pinotxo, El Quim)
La Boqueria
Here is a list of where to dine (courtesy of Sandrine Velia from Grand Hotel Central – six very happy guests stayed there last year) :
For traditional Catalan restaurants
7 Portes: It is about 15 minutes walking distance to the hotel. Average price 45 euro per person.http://www.7portes.com/
Patagonia: For a good meat, this is an Argentinean restaurant. Located at 12 minutes walking distance to the hotel. http://www.patagoniabw.com/ Average price 50 euro.
Asador de Aranda: For a good meat, this is a typical Spanish restaurant. Located at 10 minutes distance to the hotel. http://asadordearanda.com/
Torre de Alta Mar:http://www.torredealtamar.com/main_en.html Average price: 70 euro. As it is on top of a tower, just to advice it is not recommended for those who altitude makes them giddy.
Pla:
For fashionable restaurant & Club
CDLC (Carpe Diem Lounge Club): Just in front of the sea side, on the beach. Exclusive, craze and cool. Average price for dinner 40 euro. Free access and queue-jump to the club only if you ask for the card at reception. http://www.cdlcbarcelona.com/#00_home
Shoko:
For more expensive restaurants you have the ones with Michelin’s star:
What can planning your vacation with Daydream Excursions give you that you can’t get from Google and the Internet?
Intelligent buying decisions.
Google or “the Internet” is great for ideas, but planning with a real Travel Professional provides:
1) Sense of the flood of travel information for you to select the RIGHT travel products to create your optimal vacation experience. Is that travel promo on the Internet what you really want? Will the Internet tell you if it’s the right trip for you? A “good deal” on a horrible vacation is NOT a good deal at all.
Travel Ad
2) All of the components that make up your entire vacation experience (booking a cruise, tour, or resort is merely the beginning of the process). For instance, if you’re going to Rome, will the Internet tell you how to visit the Vatican without waiting in a three-mile line? Perhaps, but Daydream Excursions makes it EASY for you by taking care of all those behind-the-scenes details. I strive to understand what kind of experience you’d like to enjoy on your trip and then make it happen for you.
STORY ONE: Someone told me that he is booking his own trip to Atlantis, Paradise Island, for under $2,000 for the entire trip. Really? Try eating in Atlantis with OR without a meal plan and see what happens to my frequently-mentioned, “total cost to come home!”
3) A single point of contact, travel concierge, or “vacation guardian” across ALL of your trip elements. Who are you going to contact with ALL of your questions or last minute changes?? ME! Is the Internet running your vacation through a series of quality checks and making sure that everything is OK before you leave?
STORY TWO: A honeymoon couple traveling to Hawaii for an Island-hopping custom honeymoon wanted to do a shark cage dive off of the North Coast of Oahu. Right before departure, the tour operator informed me it was best to change the time to decrease the chance of the tour being canceled due to rough seas. I was able to advise my clients one day prior to leaving and make the changes with their approval- and they did not miss their dive!
4) Time for you to evaluate your options in an interactive and relaxed manner. Online, you are presented with “click to buy now!” When working with Daydream Excursions, you can book individual travel elements when YOU are ready. (If any travel components need to get booked right away, I’ll courteously let you know.) Are you asked to pay the full cost upfront for a vacation that may be months away? I can usually just take a reasonable deposit on your trip. (No high pressure sales tactics here!)
DON’T click now! I’d love to have a conversation with you first…
Looking for the new up and coming luxury destinations? No matter what destination you desire, working with us will save you time – lots of time especially on the loose-ends that make up a complete trip. Here’s the latest on up and coming luxury destinations from my Signature Travel Network seminar. None of these on your list just yet? Let me know what is on your radar screen so I can be on the lookout – OK?
South America: Argentina (Mendoza), Brazil, Chile, and Peru
Argentina
Mendozoa is a large wine producing region in Western Argentina. This is just one area where you can sample a Malbec. Tours to Mendoza may start in Buenos Aires and finish in Santiago. You’ve traveled so far west in Argentina might as well taste some wine in Chile and go home from Santiago.
Mendoza Hotels
Park Hyatt Mendoza – www. mendoza.park.hyatt.com
Las Cavas – www.cavaswinelodge.com
Entre Cielos – www.entrecielos.com
Brazil
Been to the various “Riviera’s” in the Med and ready for something in a comparable time zone? (Remember, while traveling to South America is a long trip, you will wind up in similar time zones of the US.) Buzios , Brazil has a Mediterranean resort atmosphere as a new luxury destination. Also up to try is Paraty, Brazil.
A cruise like no other that the big ships can’t even dream of doing. Explore the Ushuaia Route on your Chile travel to enjoy the stunning, natural beauty of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.
Preferred Hotels
Punta Arenas/Patagonia region:
Explora en Patagonia Hotel Salto Chico – www.explora.com/explora-patagonia/hotel-salto-chico
The Singular – www. thesingular.com
Ushuaia: Los Cauquenes – www.loscauquenes.com/en
Peru
Preferred Hotels:
Country Club Hotel (Lima) – www.hotelcountry.com
Hotel Monasterio (Cusco) – www.monasteriohotel.com
Sicily has the culture along with food and wine and some of the most beautiful Greek Temples. Going to Rome? So are Five Million others! Want to get into the Vatican museums after hours? You will have a much better expereince wihtout the huge crowds.
Preferred Hotels
Gran Hotel Timeo (Taormina) – www.grandhoteltimeo.com
Rocco Forte Verdura (Sciacca region, Western Sicily) – www.verduraresort.com
Villa Sant’Andrea (Taormina Mare) – www.hotelvillasantandrea.com
Ukraine – Kiev is a real up and comer now!
Preferred Tour Operators (US based)
Exeter International – www.exeterinternational.com
Iceland – Land of the Midnight Sun. Since Iceland’s currency collapse, it’s more affordable then ever and a shorter flight from New York City Los Angeles. YES, Iceland is really that close.
Iceland Travel – www.icelandtravel.is
Africa
Madagascar – think of as the “Galapagos of Africa. This island is about the same length as the distance from New York city to Miami. 90% of the species on the island are endemic. Did you know that there are 100 types of Lemurs on the island?
Zanzibar – this island is close to the coast
How about Rovos? A railway that runs along Victoria Falls (in between Zambia and Zimbabwe).
Ready for ten essential places to visit in Costa Rica? Last week, we featured an introduction to Costa Rica’s geography and how to get around. Now we will review what you can do and where whether you want to experience anything from active adventure to just relaxation. Once again, actual travel guest photos are provided.
1) San Jose is the capital of Cost Rica where most flights arrive. Due to the early departure from San Jose of many flights, you will notice that lots of itineraries will have either a pre or post night in San Jose. What do you do there? How about a city tour and visits to the museums or visiting a nearby spa or coffee plantation? Some of my travel guests visited the convenient mall to pick up last minute souvenirs.
2) Caribbean Coast – Puerto Limon is the big port of call for many Panama Canal cruises. The big draw in Puerto Limon is the Tortugerro canals to see the wildlife. Tortugerro has kayaking and turtle nesting from July through February. Some land tours include a trip to Tortugerro and depart from San Jose (around 7am with a stop for breakfast.) You’ll normally stay in a small Eco-resort/lodge for a couple of nights and return back to San Jose to pick-up the rest of your tour.
3) Central Valley cloud forest is around a one-hour ride from San Jose. This area has an elevation of 4-5,000 feet. The El Silencio Lodge & Spa offers a resort for yoga and healthy dining. You can also visit the Poas Volcano or enjoy river rafting.
4) Arenal Volcano is near the town of La Fortuna.
Arenal Sky Tram
Arenal is the one of the biggest attractions in the country. This is the place for Zip lines, thermal springs, waterfalls, horseback riding, and most of the things you’ve heard about in Costa Rica.
Do not forget about Lake Arenal for boating and more. This area is about a three hour ride whether coming from Liberia or San Jose. La Fortuna is good for local cuisine and shopping while about a ten minute taxi ride from most hotels.
Monteverde Trapp Family Lodge
5) Monteverde, the big cloud forest.
The area features the largest zip line in Costa Rica which is ¾ mile long in Selvatura Park. There is also a great canopy tour. For those who want to stay on the ground level of the cloud forest, there is a butterfly garden and hummingbird exhibit. Please note: Monteverde will have some of the country’s more basic/rustic hotels (read in-between the lines if you want luxury and AC.)
6) Quepos/Manual Antonio features beautiful beaches and a national park. This area is about 3-4 hours from San Jose. Manuel Antonio National Parkwas established in 1972 by Costa Rica to preserve the biodiversity of one of the most beautiful areas in the world.
Manuel Antonio Park
This area features several luxury boutique hotels. The nearby forest features lots of wildlife including little crabs. Visit the trail around Punta Catedral for some spectacular views.
Further, you can experience a wide variety of tours and activities with canopies and waterfalls Visit Quepos for some nightlife.
7) Punta Arenas is a popular cruise stop on Panama Canal transit itineraries. This area has the closest beach from San Jose, about 1.5 hours. Punta Arenas is about 2.5 hours from Liberia in the Northwest. This area has a good combination of beach hotels with activities.
8 ) Nicoya peninsula is a peaceful/eco-location with small villages, fishing, snorkeling ,and “turtle beaches.” There are resorts along the beach and opportunities for eco-tourism. This area is popular with ex-pats and has some of the best surfing in the world. This area has some of the most rustic highway systems, so patience is the word when traveling in this region. Tamarindo in the extreme Northwestern edge of Nicoya Peninsula, is where you will find many hotels in Guanacaste Provence.
9) Guanacaste Province is the place for the larger beach resorts both All-Inclusive or European Plan (no included meals). If All-Inclusive is mandatory, then base your trip at a beach resort in Guanacaste. As mentioned above, part of the Nicoya Peninsula lies in the Guanacaste Province The weather is warm and dry (Tropical dry forest) through the North American Winter making this area a great choice for your Costa Rica vacation. This area is very close to Liberia Airport but also accessible from San Jose. You can also do day excursions to experience volcanoes and river rafting.
10) Jaco, I have two things to say about Jaco: surfing and fishing. Jaco is a great place for surfing and there are lots of fishing boats/charters right there. Jaco is also due west of San Jose which makes it quite accessible. If you crave a familiar US brand, Jaco is home to a Marriott resort and golf facility. Note that the The beaches are not the best in the Country. For the best beaches, go up to the towns of Guanacaste Province or further South down the West Coast.
So, there you have it. What are the places that you want to experience? Start filling out your planning survey to get a better idea and we’ll get your custom Costa Rica trip ready.
Dreaming about Costa Rica’s unique biodiversity and rich nature activities?
Looking for a compact-sized country offering beaches for relaxing or surfing, and mountains/volcanoes for exploring?
Would you like to mingle with nature in a cloud forest, or a rainforest?
Want to raft, zip-line or do a tree-top canopy walk?
You can experience all of this and more in Cost Rica, a country the size of West Virginia. This post features pictures from actual travel guests; they have enjoyed their own unique custom planned itineraries to Cost Rica. They experienced the natural wonders Costa Rica on their own terms with just as much action or relaxation as desired. Hotels range from small boutique hotels in the Cloud Forest of Monteverde to large US based chains in San Jose.
Problem, Costa Rica does not have super highways like the US. Not sure how to get around Costa Rica’s different regions, or how many regions you can explore within your time in Costa Rica? You just need a custom crafted itinerary.
Getting to the different regions takes advance planning. Let’s start with flights. Most flights from the US will go into the Capital, San Jose (airport code SJO), in the center of the country with some flights going into Liberia (airport code LIR) in the Northwest. If you’re wondering which airport to go to, here’s the inside information.
San Jose has the most flights and is a great starting/stopping point to tour multiple regions of Costa Rica. If you want to have a single home-base at an All-Inclusive resort or North American style hotel near the beach, then Liberia in Guanacaste Province is the right call. From Liberia airport you can transfer to most hotels in under an hour and have the option for day trips for rafting, volcanoes, zip-lines, etc. directly from your resort or hotel.
Three ways to get around:
With a pre-planned multi-region tour, you may be met at airport by local representative/ground operator. Shared shuttles are economical way to get around the different regions of Costa Rica; shuttles leave 1-2 times per day (not including more frequent airport shuttles).
Private transfers are also available for the convenience of 2-4 people. Private transfers are especially good if arriving in-country in the afternoon when scheduled shared transfers are not available.
Rental cars are available but use a GPS. Note: roads may not be paved or clearly marked and renting a car to tour Cost Rica is not recommended.
Things to do and facts (just a taste, we’ll explore in more depth in a future issue):
Rafting and canopy tours from SJO, Arenal, Guanacaste, Jaco, and Quepos
Whale watching from Dominical Area and Manuel Antonio
Zip Lining
Thermal Springs
May to November is green or rainy season which may be dry in the morning and rainy in afternoon
Thinking about travel insurance? It is better to purchase from the tour operator/cruise line or obtain third party travel insurance?
1) Supplier insurance will generally cover 100% of trip interruption while most third party travel insurance (type we will generally quote) will provide 150%. What is “trip interruption” anyway? Answer, having to leave a tour or cruise half-way through an itinerary and getting forced to buy airline tickets with no advance notice along with potential hotel nights and incidental costs. (Remember one of your key benefits of working with us is to understand the entire cost of the trip.) Third party trip insurers provide up to 150% of the value of the trip for trip interruption coverage.
2) Bankruptcy protection – protect the value of your trip if your tour/cruise supplier goes bankrupt…NEED to get this from third party travel insurance. If the supplier goes out of business, who are you going to call?
3) Cancel for any reason coverage included? (If so you may be overpaying especially if provided by a tour operator!) Think about it, if not for covered medical, work, etc. reasons, would you suddenly cancel your trip? Think about it! Although cancel for any reason coverage is increasing in popularity, oftentimes it adds a lot of expense especially from escorted tour operators.
4) If you cancel your trip for a covered reason, will you get your money back or a future travel voucher? With a tour operator or cruise line , you may get money back or a future travel voucher depending on your plan. Questions: would you rather have a voucher or the money?
PLEASE ask if these coverages are included when evaluating your travel insurance.
Hurricane Warning Coverage for Trip Cancellation or Interruption
Medical Evacuation Home or to Hospital of Choice (YOUR choice)
Non-Medical Emergency Evacuation – Due to formal recommendation from the appropriate local authorities, or the U.S. State Department, to leave a country
Baggage Delay-12 hour waiting period vs. 24 hour waiting period
Coverage for Mental and Nervous Condition which requires hospitalization
Pre-Existing Conditions waived – policy purchased within 21 days of initial deposit, all trip costs subject to cancellation penalties or restrictions covered as long as customer is not disabled from travel at the time premium paid. Look back period is only 60 days.
Coverage for Common Carrier delays resulting from mechanical breakdown, weather, and strike (12 hours min)
Coverage for Airline Cancellation Fees when a travel supplier cancels your arrangements.
Coverage for Frequent Flyer Rebanking Fees – up to $150 for the cost of airline-imposed fees to rebank frequent flyer miles.
Please Review Description of Coverage for all Terms and Details. PLUS, call or email with your questions.
Last week, we featured 10 questions to ask about travel insurance. While, this week, you get ten answers about travel insurance, specifically medical coverage which may be included in various policies. Why do I write so much about this topic? The answer is simple, I don’t want you to lose money if you have to cancel your trip. If you need medical assistance, I want it to be as hassle free as possible and show you what you really receive with different travel insurance options.
Let’s get to the ten answers about the medical coverage component in travel insurance. (Note: please review your travel insurance quote/policy carefully to understand which coverages are included).
Medical coverage is actually a family of coverages:
1) Medical assistance to provide help, advice and referrals for medical emergencies.
2) Medical consultation and monitoring contacts your treating physician to monitor your condition to assure you are receiving appropriate care and assess the need for further assistance.
3) Medical evacuation when medically necessary, arrange and pay for appropriate transportation, including an escort, if required, to a suitable hospital, treatment facility or home.
4) Emergency medical payments assist the traveler in the advancement of funds or guarantee payments (up to the policy limit) to a hospital or other medical provider, if required, to secure their admission, treatment or discharge.
5) Prescription assistance to assist the traveler with replacing medications that are lost, stolen or spoiled during their Covered Trip, either locally or by special courier.
6) Dependent transportation & family visits for when a minor (age 18 or younger) is left unattended on a covered trip due
to hospitalization or death of the accompanying adult, arranges for their return home, including escort expenses.
7) Repatriation of remains in the event of death while on a Covered Trip, arrange for the preparation and transportation required to return the travelers remains to their home.
8 ) 24 hour nurse help line provide the traveler with clinical assessment, education and general health information. This
service shall be performed by a registered Nurse counselor
9) Medical coverage from the time you leave your house until your return. Please understand that not all policies include door to door medical coverage.
10) Coverage for continuing medical needs after you return home (for a medical issue sustained during the trip).
Please note these are merely examples of medical coverage which may or may not be included in your specific policy. Please consult with your travel planner or insurance company. Ask if your travel planner/agent is licensed to sell travel insurance.
