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What About Travel Insurance?

By , About.com Guide   December 10, 2007

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Christmas is just 15 days away. If you're traveling during this holiday season, you're probably creating a packing list. It's not fun to arrive at your destination, only to realize that you left your hair dryer or holiday outfit behind.

Perhaps you should also consider packing a travel insurance policy. If you need to cancel your trip or become ill while away from home, travel insurance could help you recover your expenses.

Travel insurance can add substantially to the cost of your trip, but it can also protect you from losing all the money you've spent on your dream vacation. There are several types of travel insurance available, so it's important to find out about the different types of insurance before you purchase a policy.

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May 28, 2008 at 10:40 am
(1) Travel Pro says:

I would literally take a copy of your travel insurance policy documents away with you. Most good policy documents will tell you the claim procedures to follow and who to call in an emergency.

May 28, 2008 at 10:41 am
(2) Travel Pro says:

I always take a copy of my travel insurance policy documents with me. Most good policy documents will tell you the claim procedures to follow and who to call in an emergency.

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