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The Basics of Travel Insurance

By August 18, 2015November 30th, 2015Charter News

Planning a voyage in the in the Caribbean full of adventure? Before you do, it’s a good idea to make sure you have enough insurance coverage. There are several plans out there to choose from, use these tips to help you determine what’s right for you.

1. Know what’s available.
Travel insurance may include trip cancellation, medical coverage, loss of possessions, and other losses that can happen while travelling.

2. Determine your time frame.
You can arrange your travel insurance at the time of booking or cover a “multi-trip” policy that can include unlimited trips set within a time frame. Insurance can be purchased up to 24 hours before trip departure.

3. Consider extra coverage.
If you travel with expensive equipment, jewelry, or sporting gear, you want to make sure these things are covered. Also consider the importance of emergency medical assistance coverage. It can make all the difference considering many health insurance plans do not cover outside of the United States.

Have any questions about travel insurance? Contact our offices at 603-759-3489. We’re happy to answer any questions about your next yacht charter.