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When you plan to travel nowadays, you might be totally surprised how abundant and affordable travel deals are being offered both online and offline. Surely, this can be very good reason for a celebration. But before you start contacting your travel agents for a quick booking of your trip, you have to realize that when travel is being offered at cheap prices, more and more people are traveling. And when more people travel, the risk for people getting involved in an accident or travel emergency increases as well. It should not be a big problem if most travelers buy travel insurance to protect them in case things would not go as planned. But the bad news is, travel insurance is neglected - the very reason why people lose their desire for traveling in case something happen.

Normally, when people talk about travel insurance, they are speaking about car accidents or plane unable to properly secure its landing gear.

Although these kinds of scenarios are possible during travel and need to be taken into consideration for buying travel insurance, there are more minor incidents where you really need to be prepared and covered for like: trip cancellation, trip interruption or delay, medical emergencies including doctor's fee, hospitalization, emergency evacuation, and property damages and losses.

Getting sick or injured while traveling is very stressful and expensive because without emergency health and medical insurance, you're responsible for your own medical expenses. Travel insurance will provide you with peace of mind during your travel and it's a small investment that packs a lot of value. Learning how to find affordable travel insurance and maximize your savings on it at the same time is not a hard task.

These are some of the best ways you can do if you are shopping for travel insurance:

1. Check online prices for travel insurance. Usually, the Internet has a lot to offer when you are looking for affordable travel insurance. One great advantage of searching Internet is that you can compare instantly the quotes and coverage different travel insurance plans offer. With a little time and work, you have the option to check all the available coverage and single out your best choice.

2. Avoid buying travel insurance from travel agents before checking other options. Instead check quote directly from your existing insurance company. Most regular insurance companies offer affordable travel insurance plans with comprehensive coverage, even for people aged 60 or older.

3. Check your existing insurance, group insurance plans, auto club insurance, and coverage offered by credit card(s). Usually, good credit cards provide travel insurance that would cover your travel, but it often comes with age limitations and several other restrictions. If it does, identify the coverage you need to have, and if that is not included in your existing insurance ask for quote. Adding needed coverage to existing insurance can save you some money.

4. Before making a purchase, pay close attention to the applicable reimbursement amounts or deductibles. Make sure you understand what is covered and what is not and keep in mind that most travel insurance policies will not cover pre-existing conditions like an illness, an injury, or a medical condition that was present prior to your departure date. Fill the forms honestly and carefully check that all the facts you provide about your health are truthful to ensure you can do your claim and avoid unpleasant surprises or refusal of your claim.

5. Travel insurance must cover full duration of your travel, and that includes the day you leave to the day of your return. If you'd like to leave earlier or extend the duration of your trip, you must contact your insurer and inform them of the changes.

The best way to enjoy your trip is to be careful all the time, have reliable coverage if you need it, and avoid any situation that puts your safety and your financial well-being at risk. Keep in mind that your travel insurance does not cover everything. For complete terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions, please refer to your insurance policy. Also, print your valid medical travel insurance policy and have extra copies because some countries require proof.

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