Travel Tips to Hurricane Proof Your Vacation

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Vacationing with Irene

home title Posted by isaclients on Aug 26th, 2011 | no comments home title
Hurricane Irene is altering schedules for flights, cruises and trains leaving this weekend.   Your cruise and vacation plans will most likely continue to be adjusted, delayed or cancelled as the storm’s impact becomes evident. Passengers should check with the airline, cruise line or their travel agent because your flight or cruise ship may depart early or be delayed. USA Today reports, over 400...
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Tropical Storm Emily scatters cruise ships in the Caribbean

home title Posted by isaclients on Aug 2nd, 2011 | no comments home title
A tropical storm warning is in effect for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands today, while Haiti and the Dominican Republic could be affected tomorrow, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises have all deverted their U.S. Virgin routes.  Read more at USA Today. If you are planning a cruise this summer or fall, then we recommend...
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Study suggests outbreaks on cruise ships worse than reported

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Researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta writing this week in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases report 40% of passengers who fell ill during a closely studied outbreak of norovirus on a ship in 2009 failed to inform the vessel’s infirmary, leaving them uncounted in official tallies.  Read More at USA Today If you are taking a cruise or traveling...
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Report: Holland America passenger dies in snorkeling accident

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A local news outlet in Belize says the woman was caught in the propeller of an excursion boat. – Read More at USA Today The article does not mention if an air evacuation was arranged a repatriation of the passenger was made.  We do not like to hear of these tragic accidents but it reminds us to have a plan for the unexpected.
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Non-profit group offers tax-deductible Alaska cruises

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From USA Today This item was written by Johanna Jainchill, who covers cruising for Travel Weekly. Jainchill is serving as Guest Editor of The Cruise Log while USA TODAY Cruise Editor Gene Sloan is away. Is it really possible to write off a week of hiking, fishing and sailing in some of the world’s most beautiful waters? Yes, according to an article in Frommer’s, there exists a tax-deductible...
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Cruising this fall? NOAA still predicting a rough period for hurricanes

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Government scientists reiterated a prediction made in June that the hurricane season will be a rough one.  Read more of NOAA’s warning at USA Today. If you are planning  cruise or a trip to the Carribean, then heed this warning.  Guard your travel investment and purchase our Roundtrip travel insurance plan which reimburses your travel, cruise and excursion expenses if your trip is cancelled...
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Cruiser: Burns from sizzling hot pool deck left me crippled

home title Posted by isaclients on Jul 6th, 2010 | no comments home title
Read more at USA Today.com.   I read and hear from news of cruisers getting sick or hurt while on cruise ships and along with the hurricane season, inclement weather and other unforeseen emergencies, cruisers have become very concerned about their travel and time investment.  If you plan on going on a cruise, then it might be wise to purchase travel insurance, but make sure you purchase a plan...
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Trips for Filing a Trip Delay Claim

home title Posted by isaclients on Apr 7th, 2010 | no comments home title
In order to expedite filing a travel insurance claim.  Remember you need to collect and obtain documentation with your travel insurance claim. Insurance policies are exacting, and the claims process meticulous. You’ll need receipts for every expense and written evidence of each problem. Most travel insuance policies require a letter from the airline is ideal, but sometimes other documentation,...
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Going On a Cruise? Don’t Foreget to Confirm Your Shore Excursion.

home title Posted by isaclients on Oct 12th, 2009 | no comments home title
Cruises are a great way to see the world and one of the best parts of a cruise are the shore excursions. Many cruise passengers assume once they sign up for an excursion, the only responsibility they have is showing up on time. Be aware of the tour and excursion policies including the minimum people required, cancellation and refund policies.  Many excursions are contracted out by third parties. USA...
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