The number one question I see on Facebook Groups is about travel health insurance for seniors. It is also the most complex question to answer, as it depends on numerous factors. You know the drill. You’re booking a flight, picturing cobblestone cafés or turquoise coastlines — and then comes that question: “Would you like to add travel insurance?” Cue panic. Or worse: clicking “yes” without knowing what you’re buying, only to discover later that your gallbladder isn’t covered unless you sacrificed a goat on the third Wednesday of Lent. ❌ The 5 Most Common Travel Insurance Mistakes I’ve Seen People…
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The Benefits of Carrying a Zero-Balance Credit Card on Your Trip
My partner and I always carried one different bank credit card each whenever we travelled. Before we became partners, we had two from our previous bank, so we were all set. We used only one of the cards, and I kept the other in case the first didn’t work. I can’t tell you how many times either our debit cards or our credit cards didn’t work. We have discovered that credit cards may work well in stores, but rarely to get cash from bank machines. In Cinque Terre, we didn’t find an ATM at a bank that worked for us…
The Three Big Travel Questions
Important Basic Travel Terminology
Perhaps you are familiar with these terms, and perhaps not. You might have some surprises if you are unclear about some travel terminology. Understanding these terms can help travellers make informed decisions and avoid confusion during their flights. Layover vs. Stopover: A layover is a short stop (usually less than 24 hours) at a connecting airport during a flight. On the other hand, a stopover is a deliberate interruption of a journey for more than 24 hours at an intermediate point. Nonstop vs. Direct flight: A nonstop flight flies from the departure city to the destination city without stopping. On…
Older travellers, travelling in your 70s and beyond is worthwhile
What Is Travel Insurance and Why Do You Need It?
Don’t take any chances on vacationing without travel insurance, no matter the cost. Not everything always goes as planned when you travel. No matter how carefully you plan your trip, something unexpected might arise. You might have to cancel your trip for several reasons or run into some unexpected expenses during your trip. It is always best to have an emergency fund for unplanned situations. Travel insurance might benefit you as well. Travel insurance is a type of short-term insurance policy. All you have to do is plan your vacation and purchase a policy covering many scenarios that could come…







