Traveling Check list

Before you leave, check your travel documents and make sure you have information on your travel insurance. It’s important to share the information with fellow travelers if something should happen to you.Confirming that any recent changes in medicine is covered by the travel insurance contractDespite having travel insurance through your employer or credit card, it’s…

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My Travel Insurance Checkup!

“Diana, do you actually know what you are paying for?” That was the first question that Stacey Aarssen asked me. Stacey is a financial planner who specializes in educating people about the ins and outs of travel insurance. Personally, I have a travel insurance policy that provides annual coverage. It was very reasonable considering I need coverage for…

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5 things you must know before you travel!

It was Friday January 28th 2011 and I was skiing at Blue Mountain and my phone rang. I couldn’t answer it, so I let it go to voice mail. When I got to the top of the hill, I listened to see who called. It was my daughter who was teaching in Cairo Egypt. Thank…

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Eating on an airplane

From the lunch box to the airplane… Do you bring your own meal when flying? More and more airlines are not providing a meal during flights.  This being said, there are a couple of options open to you.  Either you eat prior to boarding a plane; either you bring your own lunch or a snack…

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Travel Insurance Tips for Seniors

Travel insurance through credit cards, work retirement package and memberships can give you great coverage. Read the full details of the policy details to ensure you’re properly covered. The average stability period in most policies is 3 months. This means you are stable with any new medical change for 3 months prior to your departure.…

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