Advice for Being Prepared in Case of a Terrorist Attack While the allure of international travel is greater than ever, it is not as safe as it was once. The world has changed. Terrorism needs to be a consideration when planning your next trip abroad. The U.S. Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution to […]
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Hurricane and Typhoon Season Travel Advice
Travel Advice During Hurricane or Typhoon Seasons The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico.Hurricane and Typhoon Season will last through November 2017, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and […]
Travel Alert, Mexico: Recent Elevated Travel Warnings
Updated Travel Warnings for Mexico The U.S. State Department has updated its travel warnings to Mexico due to threats by organized criminal groups in the country and in light of mass kidnappings in the state of Guerrero involving 43 missing students. The exceptions in this state are tourist focused cities, such as Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, […]
Twitter Advice on International Travel
Using Twitter for Travel Advice & Tips If you travel overseas a lot then having a Twitter account may be of interest to you. Twitter is not only a great travel resource but also a great place to engage with industry experts, including international insurance agents. If you’re not on Twitter you could be missing […]
Stay on Top of World Health and Safety Updates
How to Keep Up To Date on Global Safety and World Health Updates Before traveling internationally, it is important to understand whether there are any health and safety risks to be concerned about. Many countries have certain ongoing problems, such as a prevalence of a particular illness, that travelers should strive to prepare for in […]