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Seeing Past the Price Tag: Benefits of an Extensive Travel Protection Plan

March 8, 2019 / Erin / 0 Comments

Not every travel protection plan is created equal. At first glance, it’s everyone’s inclination to choose the 25-dollar plan over the 125-dollar plan. Big savings initially, however, do not necessarily equate to big savings in the long term! If you’re seeking extensive coverage for your next trip, it’s important to stop getting stuck on the initial price tag and start assessing plans based on your travel coverage needs.

Truth being, it’s tough to anticipate what types of travel misfortunes you will encounter on your trip. Choosing an extensive travel protection plan from Travel Insured, however, is one way to safeguard you and your travel investment. Our Worldwide Trip Protector is an extensive coverage option while our Worldwide Trip Protector Plus is among our most extensive coverage options. Here are a few of the benefits of choosing one of these plans:

2019 Travel Trends

January 14, 2019 / Erin / 0 Comments

2019 is upon us and that means a whole new year of travel trends. 2019 also means a whole new set of travel predictions, so let’s get forecasting:

10 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Flying

January 14, 2019 / Erin / 1 Comment

How to Conquer Fear of Flying

Travel anxiety is becoming more and more common in the 21^st century world. Fear of flying is one of the most prevalent travel anxieties, with 1 in every 6 adults suffering from “aviophobia.” Surprisingly, even 35 percent of airline crew members – which includes flight attendants and pilots – have some degree of fear of flying. Not all fears of flying are created equal; some people are afraid of enclosed spaces, alarming noises, heights, crashes, crowds, lack of control, or terrorism.

The fear of flying can be difficult to shake, despite airplanes being the second safest mode of mass transportation in the world. Believe it or not, the only safer “modes of mass transportation” are the escalator and elevator. The chance that you’ll be a victim of an airplane accident is about 1 in 11 million, whereas the chance you’ll be involved in a fatal car crash is 1 in 5000. By far, the most dangerous part of your next flight is the drive to the airport!

It seems like the saying, “you have nothing to fear but fear itself” is quite true.

Whatever the severity, here are some ways to beat down your flying fears:

7 Very Real Benefits of Using a Travel Advisor

November 12, 2018 / Erin / 0 Comments

There’s no denying that Google has influenced the world of travel and hospitality. But it has also solidified the advantage of human interaction, especially when it comes to the investment of travel. According to Forbes Magazine, on average, “Americans spend 10 percent of their annual income on vacations.” That’s a lot of money! To get the most out of your investment and to protect it, travel advisors are life savers. Here’s why.

10 Vacation-Worthy American Cities with Typically Cheaper Flights

October 22, 2018 / Erin / 0 Comments

Fun Vacation Spots In The US

For everyone who loves to fly to an awesome vacation spot with a small price tag (AKA everyone!), here’s a list of some of those places.

With average round trip economy ticket costs of less than 300 dollars, pack your bags now and head to one of these fun-packed US cities without breaking the bank!

6 Foreign Foods That Are Actually American

September 25, 2018 / Erin / 0 Comments

Traveling internationally? Looking to eat the food of the region? Here are the top 6 foods to avoid on your travels if you want to dodge American culinary tourist traps!

Why Using a Travel Advisor is the Best

August 30, 2018 / Kellyn / 0 Comments

why using a travel advisor is the best

Do you use a travel professional when you book travel? If not, you should consider it next time! Travel advsiors are such a great resource for many reasons. You’re almost guaranteed to have a better booking experience when a professional is helping out. Why’s that? Check out the top reasons why using a travel advisor is the best.

Real Life Travel Tips from Travel Agents

May 3, 2017 / Erin / 2 Comments

We wanted to reach out to some real life travel agents and hear a few of their best-kept secrets and tips regarding all things travel. We’ve separated it out into three categories including overall travel, millennial travel, and luxury travel, so that you would be able to learn a thing or two no matter what type of trip you are embarking on next!

5 Myths about Travel Agents

May 1, 2017 / Kellyn / 1 Comment

myths about travel agents

With so many changes happening to the travel industry, it can be challenging for travel agents. The internet might be the biggest hurdle to get customers to choose a travel agent over self-booking. We found this and some other popular myths about travel agents and explain why they’re not true.
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Why You Should Use a Travel Agent Infographic

November 2, 2015 / Erin / 0 Comments