Buying financial protection to protect against problems which may arise on a trip, including but not limited to theft or injury.
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Should I purchase rental car insurance? What protection does my credit card provide?
We just arrived in Hawaii this afternoon, and when I went to pick up the rental car, I discovered I hadn't done my homework with regard to the insurance options.
I recall that my credit card will ...
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Are there any legal requirements for renting a car in the US as a foreigner?
I am planning a road trip in the US with some friends and plan to rent a car for the purpose. Are there any legal requirements for renting a car.
Do they require a US driver's license?
Do I have to ...
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Foreign car insurance for Canada and/or the U.S
Still working on my plan to Ship my car from Europe to Canada or the U.S. We're planning on leaving early January.
Shipping turns out not to be the problem. However, the next hurdle is: car ...
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How to insure professional equipment while traveling
What are my options, as a U.S. citizen, for insuring professional equipment (camera and laptop, specifically) while traveling outside of the U.S.? Most of the traveler's insurance policies I've found ...
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Insurance and car rental in US
I'm going to rent a car in California for a week soon and was wondering whether to purchase insurance along with the rental. Some sources, eg Rental Car Insurance – should I purchase it? What ...
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How to choose a good travel insurance policy?
When looking for travel insurance, there is a dizzying array of companies, policies, plans, restrictions, and conditions. What should a short-term traveler look for in an insurance plan? What things ...
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Driving into Germany over Easter weekend
There's a Demoscene party (Revision) that occurs every year on the Easter weekend in Saarbrücken (Germany), and I'm thinking of attending this year. I live in England and am looking into methods of ...
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Travel insurance with a Pre-Existing Condition
I have Ulcerative Collitis. It's not particularly bad. I'm trying to get travel insurance for 2 different holidays (one to the US and one to china/japan). Unfortuantly having ulcerative collitis means ...
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What is the difference between primary coverage and secondary coverage on a travel insurance policy?
What is the difference between primary coverage and secondary coverage on a travel insurance policy? Which is recommended for short-term travelers?
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How do I ensure I do not pay out money for tickets that are not usable for other reasons?
For the first time I am trying to organise an extended individual journey - 6-10 months and 10-14 countries. Although I am intending to be an independent traveller and organising travel arrangements ...
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What should I look for in a vehicle insurance policy for taking my US vehicle into Mexico?
I have been told that driving my private vehicle from California into Mexico is no big deal EXCEPT that I must have Mexican insurance. I am looking for specific recommendations about what to look for ...
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Travel health insurance in Europe that does not require European Health Insurance Card
I was looking for a new travel insurance policy recently for travel within Europe and what I was never aware of is that many insurance policies require you to have an European Health Insurance Card ...
