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Peace of Mind - Travel Insurance

It is best to be prepared for the unexpected.

Peace of Mind – Travel Insurance

Traveling inevitably means encountering the unexpected. For a worry free holiday, here’s why we always recommend purchasing travel insurance.

  1. You fly to London, but your bags fly to Lisbon
  2. Your daughter gets sick before you leave and you need to cancel your trip
  3. You miss your connection because of a flight delay
  4. Your passport and wallet are stolen and you need cash and a replacement passport
  5. You are on your way home when the airline goes on strike
  6. Your medication is lost and you need to have an emergency prescription filled
  7. Your spouse twists an ankle and you need to find an English speaking doctor
  8. You get into an accident and need medical attention
  9. A partner dies, and you need help with evacuation
  10. A hurricane forces you to cut your cruise short
  11. And last but not least, you want the peace of mind provided by knowing that assistance is one call away. Most plans include a 24 hour help line to assist you when you need it most

Two horror stories. A client booked a 6 week holiday in Australia, declined to buy travel insurance saying – I am in my fifties and healthy. Third day there, he had a heart attack and died. While snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. His family put him in cold storage, and carried on with their trip.

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A man booked his family on a cruise, $75,000 and again, no insurance. The night before they were to leave, the grandmother died, so they didn’t go on the cruise. They lost the entire amount.

We always have the client sign a waiver if they decline travel insurance.

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We help our clients choose the right plan for their specific travel needs. You never book insurance from the cruise line or tour operator you are going with. If they go bankrupt, you have no protection. Important tip, You must always book insurance with a third party.

Maureen Jones

All Horizons Travel/Frosch

825 Santa Cruz Ave

Menlo Park, CA 94025

650-961-2340 direct

www.AHTinfo@frosch.com

www.froschvacations.com

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