Airlines Passenger Satisfaction surveys AND Customer Service Awards – How trustworthy are Air Travel Awards? Airlines are making fewer mistakes according to a new study, but airline passenger satisfaction surveys aren’t helping United and their almost yearly errors in judgement in serving customers. #United and #flight3411 and #UnitedAirlines are all trending on Twitter again this […]
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Do I need a Passport Card if I Already Have a Valid Passport?
Answers to Your Questions About Passport Cards People preparing to travel overseas frequently ask questions like, “Do I need a passport card if I have a passport book?”, “How do I get one?” and “Should I bring it when traveling overseas?” Maybe you’re about to travel and are wondering the same thing. Learn about passports […]
No breathalyzer test could mean local medical insurance will not cover you
No breathalyzer test could mean your local medical insurance will not cover you. Yes, this is a sad and true story. Read the fine print! Yes, the big print giveth and the little print taketh away. This is one of the reasons why it is important to have travel insurance and expat medical insurance based […]
The Cigna Global Expat Plan Can be Customized for You
If your job or volunteer work has taken you overseas, you may need to provide your own health insurance while you’re living there. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a health plan that covers all of the medical care you may need without being forced to pay for coverage you don’t need? I […]
International Disability Insurance for Expats
As you prepare to travel or live overseas, there’s a long list of things to do to prepare. But one thing you may not be giving much thought to is disability insurance. That would be a big mistake! You may think it’s unlikely you’ll become disabled, but, unfortunately, it’s more likely than you may realize. […]
Travel insurance is a must, as Hotchkiss School realized
Travel insurance is a must, as Hotchkiss School realized. Americans, in general, do not realize the importance of travel medical insurance when they leave the U.S. This blog article is not just about ticks. But also about the need to have travel medical insurance. Organizations must minimize their liability footprint when they send people overseas on […]
Answers to Your Passport Questions
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or you’re planning your first adventure overseas, you know passports are essential. Passports are the key to unlocking your international adventures. Without them, you can’t cross international borders. Having a complete understanding of passports can make the difference between incredible and incredibly unpleasant travel experiences. At Good Neighbor, […]
Celebrate Christmas on January 7?
If you travel now, you could celebrate Christmas twice this year Why celebrate Christmas on January 7th (or 6th)? Is that a typo? I’ve always wondered why the Eastern Church got the date wrong. Hint: It’s not a matter of who’s right and who’s wrong, but which calendar you are looking at. Huh?! Explanation: In […]
17 Travel Tips to Travel Better
SEVENTEEN TRAVEL TIPS FOR 2017: Some quick tips to help you travel better, faster, farther, cheaper. See some of our best travel tips below! (Note: We updated the list to 17 tips since it was 2017 after all! And frankly, who doesn’t want two more great travel tips?!) 1.) Save money by scouring online flight […]
17 Must-Have Travel Items for 2017 – Our best travel gear recommendations
Absolute must-have travel items for 2017: Recommendations on new travel gear you’ll want to pack in your bag in 2017 Do you hate those click-bait, travel slideshows of Best Travel products for 2016 where you have to click 20 pages to see each recommendation? Me too! Here is your one-page, quick guide to the 17 […]
Why You Need a “Bug-Out Bag” (A.k.a. Emergency Bag)
A Comprehensive List of “Bug-Out Bag” Essentials You’re living overseas and want to be prepared in case you need to leave quickly because of a natural disaster or political unrest. But how do you think of everything you might need to take with you before you know what will happen? The solution is to pack […]
Repatriation of Remains explained
Return of Mortal Remains/ Repatriation of Remains explained: The Return or Repatriation of Remains benefit included in all of our travel insurance plans is designed to cover the costs associated with returning your body to your home country if you were to pass away. Plus, some things you can do to make things easier if […]
How to Stay Healthy While Flying
Healthy Air Travel Tips You love to travel, but nothing can ruin a trip faster than getting sick. We’ve heard from travelers in the past that they often get sick after flying in an airplane, especially during the cold and flu season. And some studies have confirmed this to be true: A Journal of Environmental […]
Natural disasters during your overseas trip can cause havoc to your travels
Natural disasters during your overseas trip can cause havoc to your travels in more ways than one. Then add the financial loss you may face due to change your itinerary or extra cost for medical and evacuation care for you and your family. This year, 2016, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Atlantic hurricane […]
Adventure sports rider option for expats residing outside the United States
Adventure sports rider option for expats residing outside the United States is a great option to add to the GMMI and GMI international medical insurance. As an avid scuba diver, I always appreciate international medical insurance that covers or has the option to cover adventure sports. Let’s be clear here, just because the adventure sports […]
