WARWICK, R.I., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent alerts from the Department of
State suggest that one of the greatest risks to travelers today may be who you
sit next to on the plane. An unhealthy or coughing seatmate could spell delay
for you in places like China and Cuba where U.S. travel alerts warn of
government-implemented quarantining of arriving passengers who exhibit fever
or flu-like symptoms. While enforced quarantine may be unavoidable, losing
your travel investment isn't.
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"Quarantined travelers stand to lose a lot unless they're properly insured,"
explains Jim Grace, President and CEO of InsureMyTrip.com. "The time you spend
in quarantine means time lost enjoying your trip, unused hotel reservations,
missed pre-paid planned activities, and possibly a future one-way ticket home.
Travel insurance protects your financial investment so you don't pay for an
itinerary you can't follow as planned."
"Quarantine coverage is provided by most insurance companies," continues
Grace, "but it's important to know the details of your policy as they vary by
company and plan. Some companies provide quarantine benefits only if you are
sick while others provide benefits if you are not sick but singled out because
you were traveling with or near to someone who is ill."
Trip Cancellation Package Policies offer the broadest protection, including
coverage for trip cancellation, interruption, baggage and travel delay, as
well as medical and emergency evacuation. In a situation of quarantine, the
first coverage activated in these policies is usually travel delay, which
provides reimbursement for overnight hotel stays and meals during the
quarantine. In the event you are sick however, other components of coverage in
the policy are triggered including medical and trip interruption.
"Over the past few months, InsureMyTrip's Customer Care Center has been
inundated with a host of consumer questions about travel insurance coverage
for H1N1 influenza including options to cancel trips to areas impacted by the
virus before departure," says Grace. Cancel For Any Reason is the only
coverage that enables the traveler to cancel their trip for fear of
contracting Swine Flu. This coverage is included in some Package Policies and
offered as an optional add-on with others.
Travel insurance can't prevent things from going wrong, but it can help ease
your travel woes and get your journey back on track. Whether you simply need
one question answered or would like step-by-step assistance selecting the best
travel insurance policy for your needs, InsureMyTrip.com's expert Customer
Care team can help. Visit www.insuremytrip.com or call (800) 487-4722 to speak
with a licensed travel insurance representative, Monday through Friday 7 AM to
Midnight, Saturday 9 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM ET.
About InsureMyTrip.com
Established in 2000, InsureMyTrip.com is the leading, consumer-oriented online
travel insurance aggregator worldwide. Featuring insurance comparisons from
the top industry providers, InsureMyTrip.com is a unique, one-stop resource
designed to meet consumers' comprehensive travel insurance needs all in a
secure environment. InsureMyTrip.com also specializes in providing integrated
technology solutions for the travel insurance industry, with over 2,000
private-labeled and co-branded travel-related websites around the globe.
InsureMyTrip.com is headquartered in Warwick, RI with additional offices and
data centers in Connecticut and Oregon.
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SOURCE InsureMyTrip.com
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