So you've finally decided to take a cruise! Welcome aboard!
It's an amazing experience to be on a cruise ship, but it can also be a bit confusing at times. And one of the most commonly confused areas is that of tipping onboard.
First of all, tipping is often included in the total price of the cruise. Note if your cruise information says that it is all-inclusive, which means that the tips are included already. Some prefer when the tips are included. Others prefer to go to the customer service desk immediately upon boarding and remove the automatic tips so they can tip accordingly each person. (Or maybe just because some are too cheap to even give a nickel, but that's another story!)
If the tips are not included automatically, you may opt to tip everyone on the last night. However, think about this. If you tip as you go along, instead of at the end, you are a lot more likely to get better service.
Each cruise line has their own tipping guidelines and suggestions. If you do not get any information in your cruise literature, ask for a copy at the purser's desk on the first day of your cruise. What many people do then is give 1/3 of the suggested total amount on the first day, 1/3 half-way through your cruise, and the final 1/3 at the end of your cruise.
Finally, although you may have seriously enjoyed your cruise, and the captain and officers were absolutely marvelous to you, it is actually very IMPROPER to tip the cruise ship captain and officers. However, it is very proper, extremely enjoyable to the captain and officers, but unfortunately quite rare, to send the captain a letter expressing your thanks. Tell him everything you enjoyed, and always mention names of people who went out of their way to help you. You can always send the letter to the corporate headquarters, which will likely receive your letter before the ship even could. And be certain that they will be very happy to receive your positive feedback.
If you haven't yet booked your cruise, do it right now! And soon you'll be enjoying all of the amazing luxuries onboard too! All you have to do is start your booking at www.kingarthur.myttn.com today!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Getting a Free Cruise
Cruise lines are very exciting businesses. Unlike many other business forms, cruise lines actually give away a number of their rooms.
For free!
What kind of people can get free cruise rooms?
Well, first of all, let's just get the most obvious out of the way. You can always enter a contest and win one! But the chances of that happening are rather slim.
Second, a free cruise might be an incentive for you to buy something. Such as a time share, or a business opportunity.
But both of those are not how the largest number of people get their cruise free.
Cruise lines are always entertaining people, and trying whatever means they can of making people happy. So, in order to do that, they often have special talent onboard the ship to entertain the other guests. And those talents get their cruise fee comped. In fact, some of them even get a fee for their special performance or lecture!
Lecturers are some of the most popular people that cruise lines like to use. If you can tell the guests about something related to the itinerary, or at least one of the specific ports of call, you can easily get free cruise ship passage. They are looking for experts in foreign languages, history, golf, investing, bridge, archaeology, gambling, tennis, botany, finances, and gardening.
Also, for special events, they are also looking for storytellers, dancers, skaters, entertainers, singers and singing groups, musicians. Of course, someone who has a celebrity status is also welcome!
Family and kid-friendly cruises are also looking for special guest counselors and people who have special experience caring for and entertaining children. Not just the little 3 and 4-year-olds either. Cruise lines would love to have more people who are able to handle and entertain children upwards of 10 to 12 years of age. Even teenagers!
Another category of free cruisers is that of escorts, single men over age 45, who are willing and able to dance, mingle with the female guests, play cards, and even dine in the restaurants with your "dates." You might even get to go on a shore excursion with them! For serving as a host, you are also often able to receive a small payment for your services.
So, for the most part, there is probably some area in which you are able to secure yourself a free cruise! If you happen to fit in one of these areas, call the cruise line and speak with their personnel department.
If you can't seem to find a niche for yourself, don't worry. Cruises aren't really expensive vacations anyways. Go on over to www.kingarthur.myttn.com and see just how very reasonable they really are!
For free!
What kind of people can get free cruise rooms?
Well, first of all, let's just get the most obvious out of the way. You can always enter a contest and win one! But the chances of that happening are rather slim.
Second, a free cruise might be an incentive for you to buy something. Such as a time share, or a business opportunity.
But both of those are not how the largest number of people get their cruise free.
Cruise lines are always entertaining people, and trying whatever means they can of making people happy. So, in order to do that, they often have special talent onboard the ship to entertain the other guests. And those talents get their cruise fee comped. In fact, some of them even get a fee for their special performance or lecture!
Lecturers are some of the most popular people that cruise lines like to use. If you can tell the guests about something related to the itinerary, or at least one of the specific ports of call, you can easily get free cruise ship passage. They are looking for experts in foreign languages, history, golf, investing, bridge, archaeology, gambling, tennis, botany, finances, and gardening.
Also, for special events, they are also looking for storytellers, dancers, skaters, entertainers, singers and singing groups, musicians. Of course, someone who has a celebrity status is also welcome!
Family and kid-friendly cruises are also looking for special guest counselors and people who have special experience caring for and entertaining children. Not just the little 3 and 4-year-olds either. Cruise lines would love to have more people who are able to handle and entertain children upwards of 10 to 12 years of age. Even teenagers!
Another category of free cruisers is that of escorts, single men over age 45, who are willing and able to dance, mingle with the female guests, play cards, and even dine in the restaurants with your "dates." You might even get to go on a shore excursion with them! For serving as a host, you are also often able to receive a small payment for your services.
So, for the most part, there is probably some area in which you are able to secure yourself a free cruise! If you happen to fit in one of these areas, call the cruise line and speak with their personnel department.
If you can't seem to find a niche for yourself, don't worry. Cruises aren't really expensive vacations anyways. Go on over to www.kingarthur.myttn.com and see just how very reasonable they really are!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Car Rental Tips
With the myriad of recent changes in the world of car rentals, here are some very important points to help you get the car that you want at the best possible rate.
Your driving record has more to do with how the rental company considers you as a risk. If you've had too many moving violations in the past 4 years, you might have to opt for a smaller rental company that hasn't really started checking state DMVs just yet.
Price shop different rental companies. You just might be able to save an entire day's worth or rental by going to another company.
Surcharges abound. Taxes, airport rental fees, special gear, multiple drivers, or under age 25. Some companies won't even rent to under 25-year-olds. Others charge up to an extra $20 a day!
Insurance waiver, specifically collision damage, if often added onto your bill, whether you want it or not. You may certainly refuse it if you wish. In fact, you really should refuse it if your auto insurance at home already covers it, or if it's already covered through your credit card company.
If the car breaks down or needs repair work done, contact the rental office and they should authorize everything first.
Failing to return the car with a full tank of gas often results in a charge to your credit card at very high per gallon rates. Not all companies practice this must-return-full policy, however, so check first.
Ask the rental company for the vehicle with the lowest mileage. The won't volunteer the information, but their computers always have that information.
Don't rent at the airport. Airport and parking fees can become quite costly. Look either just outside the airport, or start looking once you get to your hotel.
Some auto rental companies automatically out a hold on your credit card while you are renting the vehicle. Read the fine print in the agreement first!
Always check out the car before taking it! Be sure to write about any major dents and scratches that are on the car before you even drive it.
Return the vehicle on time, or even early. Hourly rates are usually horrendous!
Now that you're ready to rent your next vacation vehicle, go on over to www.kingarthur.myttn.com and let's get it booked so you can start saving money today!
Your driving record has more to do with how the rental company considers you as a risk. If you've had too many moving violations in the past 4 years, you might have to opt for a smaller rental company that hasn't really started checking state DMVs just yet.
Price shop different rental companies. You just might be able to save an entire day's worth or rental by going to another company.
Surcharges abound. Taxes, airport rental fees, special gear, multiple drivers, or under age 25. Some companies won't even rent to under 25-year-olds. Others charge up to an extra $20 a day!
Insurance waiver, specifically collision damage, if often added onto your bill, whether you want it or not. You may certainly refuse it if you wish. In fact, you really should refuse it if your auto insurance at home already covers it, or if it's already covered through your credit card company.
If the car breaks down or needs repair work done, contact the rental office and they should authorize everything first.
Failing to return the car with a full tank of gas often results in a charge to your credit card at very high per gallon rates. Not all companies practice this must-return-full policy, however, so check first.
Ask the rental company for the vehicle with the lowest mileage. The won't volunteer the information, but their computers always have that information.
Don't rent at the airport. Airport and parking fees can become quite costly. Look either just outside the airport, or start looking once you get to your hotel.
Some auto rental companies automatically out a hold on your credit card while you are renting the vehicle. Read the fine print in the agreement first!
Always check out the car before taking it! Be sure to write about any major dents and scratches that are on the car before you even drive it.
Return the vehicle on time, or even early. Hourly rates are usually horrendous!
Now that you're ready to rent your next vacation vehicle, go on over to www.kingarthur.myttn.com and let's get it booked so you can start saving money today!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Train Travel Tips
Agatha Christie must have been quite a fan of traveling by train. She once said, "To travel by train is to see nature and human beings, towns and churches and rivers, in fact to see life."
Before I give you some important tips on have the best possible experience when traveling on a train, let me tell you some reasons why you should at least consider rail travel as a perfectly acceptable, exciting alternative to the usual automobile or plane.
1. Lots of time to get things done, like sleep, work, rest, and dream!
2. The windows are considerably larger than even the largest automobile, allowing you to see vast sections of the rolling countryside.
3. Train stations are located in very convenient places, including many city centers, instead of miles and miles away by highway.
4. Not usually affected by the weather.
5. Legroom! That alone is worth a lot!
6. No turbulence, so a much smoother ride than an airplane.
7. Connections are much simpler and faster because the lines are much shorter and the stations much smaller.
8. No traffic!
Now that you're convinced to travel by train, here are some great ideas to make your trip even more enjoyable.
1-When you are booking, look for discounts. Perhaps you can make a package deal of, say, one way by train , return trip by air. There are also lots of discounts available for children 15 and under, seniors over 62, military members, and so forth.
2-When you are on the train, you will have a lot of free time. Make sure to bring along something to read, some cards to play, a map to follow your progress if your trip is long distance, and even a pen with envelopes, paper, and stamp, to send a note home! Also, if you are taking a portable music device, be sure to bring your headphones.
3-Stay at hotels near the train station and travel the longest sections overnight to save extra money.
4-If you are traveling overnight in coach, which is just a seat and not your own room, bring your own blanket and pillow. Although the train company will have some, they do tend to go quickly.
5-Between the big East Coast cities, like Washington, New York, and Atlanta, opt for the club car or Metroliner service, especially if you are in that area during mealtime. It's much more private, with even more legroom, and the food is included in your fare.
6-If you are taking your laptop, take an extension cord. Also, since plugs and outlets aren't always the same form, take with you a 3 to 2 prong plug.
7-Ask for route guides, if you do not get one with your ticket. They have lots of information, and pieces of interest, including facts about specific parts of the route.
8-When you book, ask about special fares, such as weekend, extended-stay, tour fares, seasonal fares, and round-trip deals.
9-Overnight is much more enjoyable in first class sleeper rooms and roomettes. But, if you don't mind sitting all night instead of lying down, you will save a great deal of money in coach. Meals are included in first class, but not in coach.
10-Admit it if you are over 62. You do get discounted travel if indeed you are.
11-With specific travel plans, you can actually stop on each leg of your trip as many as 3 times per pass. Restrictions do apply.
12-The wines are notoriously good onboard most trains. However, the food sometimes leaves something to be desired. Each train and route have a wide range of quality and dining experiences. It's not always good, or easy, to have a relaxing drink before or after your meal in the dining car. Save that for the club car, or your own seat or room.
13-Bathrooms are always an experience on trains. In the larger bedrooms, there is a separate room for your bathroom. However, in just about all of the rooms, the toilets are usually underneath the bed, which will be folded down for you at night. There are some general bathrooms onboard, however, if you need to use those.
Now that you know what to expect onboard a wonderfully exciting train, let's get you booked on one today! Contact me at alangton@cox.net today and I will personally do what I can to ensure your train travel trip will thrill you almost as much as your vacation itself!
Before I give you some important tips on have the best possible experience when traveling on a train, let me tell you some reasons why you should at least consider rail travel as a perfectly acceptable, exciting alternative to the usual automobile or plane.
1. Lots of time to get things done, like sleep, work, rest, and dream!
2. The windows are considerably larger than even the largest automobile, allowing you to see vast sections of the rolling countryside.
3. Train stations are located in very convenient places, including many city centers, instead of miles and miles away by highway.
4. Not usually affected by the weather.
5. Legroom! That alone is worth a lot!
6. No turbulence, so a much smoother ride than an airplane.
7. Connections are much simpler and faster because the lines are much shorter and the stations much smaller.
8. No traffic!
Now that you're convinced to travel by train, here are some great ideas to make your trip even more enjoyable.
1-When you are booking, look for discounts. Perhaps you can make a package deal of, say, one way by train , return trip by air. There are also lots of discounts available for children 15 and under, seniors over 62, military members, and so forth.
2-When you are on the train, you will have a lot of free time. Make sure to bring along something to read, some cards to play, a map to follow your progress if your trip is long distance, and even a pen with envelopes, paper, and stamp, to send a note home! Also, if you are taking a portable music device, be sure to bring your headphones.
3-Stay at hotels near the train station and travel the longest sections overnight to save extra money.
4-If you are traveling overnight in coach, which is just a seat and not your own room, bring your own blanket and pillow. Although the train company will have some, they do tend to go quickly.
5-Between the big East Coast cities, like Washington, New York, and Atlanta, opt for the club car or Metroliner service, especially if you are in that area during mealtime. It's much more private, with even more legroom, and the food is included in your fare.
6-If you are taking your laptop, take an extension cord. Also, since plugs and outlets aren't always the same form, take with you a 3 to 2 prong plug.
7-Ask for route guides, if you do not get one with your ticket. They have lots of information, and pieces of interest, including facts about specific parts of the route.
8-When you book, ask about special fares, such as weekend, extended-stay, tour fares, seasonal fares, and round-trip deals.
9-Overnight is much more enjoyable in first class sleeper rooms and roomettes. But, if you don't mind sitting all night instead of lying down, you will save a great deal of money in coach. Meals are included in first class, but not in coach.
10-Admit it if you are over 62. You do get discounted travel if indeed you are.
11-With specific travel plans, you can actually stop on each leg of your trip as many as 3 times per pass. Restrictions do apply.
12-The wines are notoriously good onboard most trains. However, the food sometimes leaves something to be desired. Each train and route have a wide range of quality and dining experiences. It's not always good, or easy, to have a relaxing drink before or after your meal in the dining car. Save that for the club car, or your own seat or room.
13-Bathrooms are always an experience on trains. In the larger bedrooms, there is a separate room for your bathroom. However, in just about all of the rooms, the toilets are usually underneath the bed, which will be folded down for you at night. There are some general bathrooms onboard, however, if you need to use those.
Now that you know what to expect onboard a wonderfully exciting train, let's get you booked on one today! Contact me at alangton@cox.net today and I will personally do what I can to ensure your train travel trip will thrill you almost as much as your vacation itself!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Handling Jet Lag
You finally made it to your long-distance destination after an excruciatingly long 12-, 13-, even 14-hour flight! You just want to bend over and kiss the ground! Well, you want to bend over all right, but not to kiss the ground!
It's jet lag!
First, what are the symptoms of jet lag? Who knows. You might not have it after all!
A-Not just tired, but EXTREMELY tired, weak, and weary
B-Then when you actually get to bed, as tired as you might be, you just can't sleep at all! Insomnia!
C-You're wide awake. At 3am! And exhausted at 3pm!
D-And other strange feelings, sometimes even ones to make you bend over.
Sometimes jet lag effects can last only a few hours. Other times, however, it can last a few days. In fact, some people experience symptoms for as long as TWELVE days! Yikes! (Business travelers, especially, beware!)
There are so many ways to help you get over or prevent jet lag, but here are some of what seem to be the most effective:
1-Wear loose-fitting clothes. Tight clothes restrict blood flow. And blood is what takes oxygen throughout your body. You always need that oxygen!
2-Use "The Argonne Anti-Jet Lag Diet". Write to the Office of Public Affairs, Argonne National Laboratories, 9700 S. Cass Ave., Argonne, IL 60439, or phone them at 708-252-5575.
3-Don't pig out on the plane. Just have light foods, and small quantities. Of course, most airlines aren't offering much for foods anymore, or charge you exorbitant amounts of money for nearly anything!
4-Don't drink liquor or caffeinated beverages on the flight. You certainly do not want to stay awake longer than you should, nor do you want to sleep when you shouldn't. Especially before you even get to your new time zone destination!
5-If you are traveling east, prepare yourself a week ahead of time by (if your schedule allows) getting up an hour earlier and eating supper an hour earlier every day. It will be awkward compared to where you live, but you really REALLY appreciate it where you are going!
6-Drink! No, you know not alcohol. But drink lots of water. (It's good for you anyways!) And drink some every couple of hours. It will keep your body properly hydrated and prevent you from getting too sleepy too quickly. It will also help you from cramping after sitting for a couple of hours.
7-Get a copy of Defeating Jet Lag by sending an SASE (business-sized) to Forsyth Travel Library, Box 480800, Kansas City, MO 64148.
8-Since you'll be drinking so much water anyways, why not just make a point of walking around the plane cabin and stretch your arms and legs every couple of hours. It will help you from cramping up, too!
So, now that you know what to do, let's book you that long-distance flight to the vacation of your dreams! Get on over to www.kingarthur.myttn.com today!
It's jet lag!
First, what are the symptoms of jet lag? Who knows. You might not have it after all!
A-Not just tired, but EXTREMELY tired, weak, and weary
B-Then when you actually get to bed, as tired as you might be, you just can't sleep at all! Insomnia!
C-You're wide awake. At 3am! And exhausted at 3pm!
D-And other strange feelings, sometimes even ones to make you bend over.
Sometimes jet lag effects can last only a few hours. Other times, however, it can last a few days. In fact, some people experience symptoms for as long as TWELVE days! Yikes! (Business travelers, especially, beware!)
There are so many ways to help you get over or prevent jet lag, but here are some of what seem to be the most effective:
1-Wear loose-fitting clothes. Tight clothes restrict blood flow. And blood is what takes oxygen throughout your body. You always need that oxygen!
2-Use "The Argonne Anti-Jet Lag Diet". Write to the Office of Public Affairs, Argonne National Laboratories, 9700 S. Cass Ave., Argonne, IL 60439, or phone them at 708-252-5575.
3-Don't pig out on the plane. Just have light foods, and small quantities. Of course, most airlines aren't offering much for foods anymore, or charge you exorbitant amounts of money for nearly anything!
4-Don't drink liquor or caffeinated beverages on the flight. You certainly do not want to stay awake longer than you should, nor do you want to sleep when you shouldn't. Especially before you even get to your new time zone destination!
5-If you are traveling east, prepare yourself a week ahead of time by (if your schedule allows) getting up an hour earlier and eating supper an hour earlier every day. It will be awkward compared to where you live, but you really REALLY appreciate it where you are going!
6-Drink! No, you know not alcohol. But drink lots of water. (It's good for you anyways!) And drink some every couple of hours. It will keep your body properly hydrated and prevent you from getting too sleepy too quickly. It will also help you from cramping after sitting for a couple of hours.
7-Get a copy of Defeating Jet Lag by sending an SASE (business-sized) to Forsyth Travel Library, Box 480800, Kansas City, MO 64148.
8-Since you'll be drinking so much water anyways, why not just make a point of walking around the plane cabin and stretch your arms and legs every couple of hours. It will help you from cramping up, too!
So, now that you know what to do, let's book you that long-distance flight to the vacation of your dreams! Get on over to www.kingarthur.myttn.com today!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Taking Along and Protecting Your Money and Valuables
Many travel information sites claim that you should take with you a mixture of credit cards, traveler's checks, and cash when you travel. Use your credit cards to pay for the hotel, restaurants, car rental, and so on. But have enough foreign money with you to pay for your first day's expenses. Don't change your currencies or travelers' checks to local currency at airports, especially, and preferably not at hotels or private booths. Ideally, banks give you the best exchange rates.
Cash
You will need to pay for your transfer to the hotel in cash, unless it's already covered. Don't use a fanny pack, especially outside of your shirt. That advertises that you are a tourist, and where your money is! Although, thieves would grab that off you, you could always outsmart them by putting only tissues, maps, pencils, and other such things there instead.
Traveler's Checks
American Express is the most common supplier of traveler's checks, but other companies such as Thomas Cook, First National City Bank, and other such companies also provide them. Write down the numbers on the back of the checks, and give one copy to the person watching your home (your emergency contact), and keep the other with you, separate from the checks. Again, cash them in a bank, or the local branch of the check service office. In fact, you can even save yourself some time and expense by purchasing some checks in local currencies.
ATM Cards
Most international machines do not take PINs longer than 4 digits and their keypads do not include letters (check your telephone for help converting letters to numbers). Not all of them are open 24 hours, either! The way the machines work internationally is quite advantageous to Americans, in fact. If you are getting, say, $250 of foreign money, you will get $12.50 or so more if you use the ATM machine outside the foreign bank or American Express office than you would by cashing traveler's checks inside!
Credit Cards
Since credit card charges are not processed immediately at the time of purchase, but rather at the time of processing, the exchange rate you pay may be higher or lower than at the time of purchase.When making a large purchase, always use a credit card with buyer protection. When you check into hotels, you probably would need to show them your credit card anyways. However, and note this closely, Some hotels block (limit) upwards of $2,000 on your credit card to make sure they get paid! You can always ask that they not block it, or not block as much.
Protecting Your Money
Don't carry all of your cash, credit cards, checks, keys, license in the same place.
Carry just one or two checks at a time.
Keep separately from your cards, lists of your credit card numbers and the company phone numbers. Call them immediately the moment you discover them missing.
Report and theft to the police and keep a copy of the report.
If your ATM card is lost or stolen, however, ask the issuing bank directly to issue you a new one.
Chances are, you will never really need to do much other than keep your valuables with you, but before anything, you need to book your vacation! Do it at www.kingarthur.myttn.com today!
Cash
You will need to pay for your transfer to the hotel in cash, unless it's already covered. Don't use a fanny pack, especially outside of your shirt. That advertises that you are a tourist, and where your money is! Although, thieves would grab that off you, you could always outsmart them by putting only tissues, maps, pencils, and other such things there instead.
Traveler's Checks
American Express is the most common supplier of traveler's checks, but other companies such as Thomas Cook, First National City Bank, and other such companies also provide them. Write down the numbers on the back of the checks, and give one copy to the person watching your home (your emergency contact), and keep the other with you, separate from the checks. Again, cash them in a bank, or the local branch of the check service office. In fact, you can even save yourself some time and expense by purchasing some checks in local currencies.
ATM Cards
Most international machines do not take PINs longer than 4 digits and their keypads do not include letters (check your telephone for help converting letters to numbers). Not all of them are open 24 hours, either! The way the machines work internationally is quite advantageous to Americans, in fact. If you are getting, say, $250 of foreign money, you will get $12.50 or so more if you use the ATM machine outside the foreign bank or American Express office than you would by cashing traveler's checks inside!
Credit Cards
Since credit card charges are not processed immediately at the time of purchase, but rather at the time of processing, the exchange rate you pay may be higher or lower than at the time of purchase.When making a large purchase, always use a credit card with buyer protection. When you check into hotels, you probably would need to show them your credit card anyways. However, and note this closely, Some hotels block (limit) upwards of $2,000 on your credit card to make sure they get paid! You can always ask that they not block it, or not block as much.
Protecting Your Money
Don't carry all of your cash, credit cards, checks, keys, license in the same place.
Carry just one or two checks at a time.
Keep separately from your cards, lists of your credit card numbers and the company phone numbers. Call them immediately the moment you discover them missing.
Report and theft to the police and keep a copy of the report.
If your ATM card is lost or stolen, however, ask the issuing bank directly to issue you a new one.
Chances are, you will never really need to do much other than keep your valuables with you, but before anything, you need to book your vacation! Do it at www.kingarthur.myttn.com today!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Insuring Your Trip
As if your trip doesn't cost enough on its own already. There are a few ways to ruin your trip and still cost you money:
getting sick while on vacation
inability to go because of your own illness or injury
losing your luggage
having the trip operators cancel it
However, all is not lost. Do not fear! There are 3 kinds of protective insurances that could help prevent the sudden change in plans from costing you dearly:
1-Medical Coverage-Chances are your current health insurance won't cover you out of the country. There is available, however, a one-time only insurance that would cover hospital and doctor fees and transport back to the States. Even your credit card company might be able to help you find and pay for English-speaking doctors and emergency services in your area.
2-Personal Property Coverage-Homeowners' and Renters' insurances often help to protect you from delayed or lost luggage. Also, if you have special additional coverage for your valuables that you are taking with you, such as your jewelry or camera, you shouldn't have to have more coverage on those.
3-Trip-Cancellation Coverage-Insurance agents and cruise lines, and some individual properties and travel companies, offer coverage to prevent you from losing all of your money if your trip needs to be canceled for one reason or another. It is not recommended that you buy the insurance through the travel operator or deal packager, however. Just in case the company folds.
Airlines are responsible for lost or delayed luggage up to a maximum of $1,250 per person, not per bag, regardless of what is in it. Or, upwards of $9.07 per pound if the bag is checked. Up to $400 if the bag is a carry-on on most international flights. But don't expect to get full replacement value returned to you. The airlines have to pay only the depreciated value back to you, which is often pennies and nickels on the dollar!
Chances are you will never really need to use the insurance, but it is always a good idea to have coverage. Just in case.
So, when you are ready to book your next vacation, and not have to worry about your luggage, go here first! www.kingarthur.myttn.com and let's get you to Camelot!
getting sick while on vacation
inability to go because of your own illness or injury
losing your luggage
having the trip operators cancel it
However, all is not lost. Do not fear! There are 3 kinds of protective insurances that could help prevent the sudden change in plans from costing you dearly:
1-Medical Coverage-Chances are your current health insurance won't cover you out of the country. There is available, however, a one-time only insurance that would cover hospital and doctor fees and transport back to the States. Even your credit card company might be able to help you find and pay for English-speaking doctors and emergency services in your area.
2-Personal Property Coverage-Homeowners' and Renters' insurances often help to protect you from delayed or lost luggage. Also, if you have special additional coverage for your valuables that you are taking with you, such as your jewelry or camera, you shouldn't have to have more coverage on those.
3-Trip-Cancellation Coverage-Insurance agents and cruise lines, and some individual properties and travel companies, offer coverage to prevent you from losing all of your money if your trip needs to be canceled for one reason or another. It is not recommended that you buy the insurance through the travel operator or deal packager, however. Just in case the company folds.
Airlines are responsible for lost or delayed luggage up to a maximum of $1,250 per person, not per bag, regardless of what is in it. Or, upwards of $9.07 per pound if the bag is checked. Up to $400 if the bag is a carry-on on most international flights. But don't expect to get full replacement value returned to you. The airlines have to pay only the depreciated value back to you, which is often pennies and nickels on the dollar!
Chances are you will never really need to use the insurance, but it is always a good idea to have coverage. Just in case.
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