Really, the odds of a surprise emergency occurring in a mere two to three week trip are very remote, but it never hurts to be prepared.
Prepare Your Itinerary. When booking a hotel room or hotel, you want to opt for large hotels that have intricate security measures. Those in the know believe that a room between the second and seventh floors would be the best place to reserve, as this would be high enough to discourage an easy break-in, but low enough to be reached by the fire department.
Because take-off and landing are the most dangerous times of a flight, book non-stop flights when possible. Ask your travel agent to make a comparison check for the safety records of different airlines or airports that may be close to each other or in the same city.
Sort Out Legal Documentation. Make sure there is some legal normalcy at home before leaving. You will inevitably feel better while traveling and not have to stress out so much if your intimates, such as your family or friends, are trustworthy enough to take care of your legal papers such as your will, power of attorney or insurance papers. Also, you may want to make arrangements for guardianship if you have children below 18.
Register Your Trip. For US citizens, the State Department has made it very easy to register your trip regardless of what country you are visiting. You will then be asked to fill out information online which would last about five minutes. Take a few moments to fill this out. Make an extra copy of both your passport and visa and entrust it with family or friends whom you can trust.
Credit Card Tips. Make a note of the credit limit on each credit card that you bring. Contact your credit card company before you go and tell them the dates of your travel. Make certain not to charge over that amount on your trip. In some countries, Americans have been arrested for innocently exceeding their credit limit. Ask your credit card company how to report the loss of your card from abroad. A reliable credit card company will offer its card holders support from overseas through a special number, as 800 numbers do not work abroad.
Insurance Tips. Find out if your personal property insurance covers you for loss or theft abroad. More importantly, check on whether your health insurance covers you abroad. Remember that Medicare and Medicaid do not extend their coverage for medical care overseas. Even if your health insurance will reimburse you for medical care that you pay for abroad, normal health insurance does not pay for medical evacuation from a remote area or from a country where medical facilities are inadequate. This is what makes travelers' insurance a great option - these are short-term insurance plans that would work perfectly for your needs. Also, make sure that the plan you purchase includes medical evacuation in the event of an accident or serious illness.
Prepare Your Itinerary. When booking a hotel room or hotel, you want to opt for large hotels that have intricate security measures. Those in the know believe that a room between the second and seventh floors would be the best place to reserve, as this would be high enough to discourage an easy break-in, but low enough to be reached by the fire department.
Because take-off and landing are the most dangerous times of a flight, book non-stop flights when possible. Ask your travel agent to make a comparison check for the safety records of different airlines or airports that may be close to each other or in the same city.
Sort Out Legal Documentation. Make sure there is some legal normalcy at home before leaving. You will inevitably feel better while traveling and not have to stress out so much if your intimates, such as your family or friends, are trustworthy enough to take care of your legal papers such as your will, power of attorney or insurance papers. Also, you may want to make arrangements for guardianship if you have children below 18.
Register Your Trip. For US citizens, the State Department has made it very easy to register your trip regardless of what country you are visiting. You will then be asked to fill out information online which would last about five minutes. Take a few moments to fill this out. Make an extra copy of both your passport and visa and entrust it with family or friends whom you can trust.
Credit Card Tips. Make a note of the credit limit on each credit card that you bring. Contact your credit card company before you go and tell them the dates of your travel. Make certain not to charge over that amount on your trip. In some countries, Americans have been arrested for innocently exceeding their credit limit. Ask your credit card company how to report the loss of your card from abroad. A reliable credit card company will offer its card holders support from overseas through a special number, as 800 numbers do not work abroad.
Insurance Tips. Find out if your personal property insurance covers you for loss or theft abroad. More importantly, check on whether your health insurance covers you abroad. Remember that Medicare and Medicaid do not extend their coverage for medical care overseas. Even if your health insurance will reimburse you for medical care that you pay for abroad, normal health insurance does not pay for medical evacuation from a remote area or from a country where medical facilities are inadequate. This is what makes travelers' insurance a great option - these are short-term insurance plans that would work perfectly for your needs. Also, make sure that the plan you purchase includes medical evacuation in the event of an accident or serious illness.
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